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Polymetal's ore reserves fall but mineral resources grow
Polymetal International’s ore reserves fell last year but mineral resources grew as the precious metals miner looks to focus on converting resource additions into reserves growth in 2017.
Ocado keeps sales growth in cruise control as food inflation returns
Sales growth at Ocado remained in cruise control in the first quarter of 2017 and while order size continued to shrink it did so at a slower rate.
London open: Stocks nudge higher as pound falls to eight-week low
Stocks in London nudged a touch higher in early trade, while the pound hit an eight-week low against the dollar after parliament gave Prime Minister Theresa May the green light to trigger Article 50 and start the process of leaving the European Union.
TP ICAP says second half saw recovery as FY reported profits fall
TP ICAP said it almost halved full year reported pre-tax profits, reflecting the costs of the merger between Tullet Prebon and ICAP's voice broking unit last year.
UK Brexit Bill approved by parliament after Lords back down
UK Prime Minister Theresa May cleared her first major hurdle towards Brexit after parliament on Monday night approved the Bill that allows her to trigger the process of leaving the European Union.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Brexit bill, May delay, Trump, M&S
Theresa May’s Brexit bill on Monday night cleared all its hurdles in the Houses of Parliament, opening the way for the prime minister to trigger article 50 by the end of March. Peers accepted the supremacy of the House of Commons late on Monday night after MPs overturned amendments aimed at guaranteeing the rights of EU citizens in the UK and giving parliament a “meaningful vote” on the final Brexit deal. - Guardian.
China economy starts 2017 on strong footing, economists say
China's economy began 2017 on solid footing, as private sector investment accelerated alongside stronger industrial output.
SIG 'disappointed' with results, hires new CEO
Specialist building products distributor SIG posted its results for the 2016 calendar year on Tuesday - at the same time confirming Meinie Oldersma as its new group chief executive.
Close Brothers H1 profit rises as all divisions perform well
FTSE 250 merchant bank Close Brothers reported a jump in first-half operating profit thanks to a solid performance across the business, as it lifted its interim dividend.
Wood Group wins two BP contracts worth $85m
Oilfield services company Wood Group has won two contracts totalling $84. 89m to provide engineering services to develop deepwater production for BP’s Mad Dog project in the Gulf of Mexico.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher as investors eye Brexit, Fed
Stocks in London were set to open a touch firmer on Tuesday as investors kept a close eye on Brexit-related developments and looked ahead to a rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
Antofagasta full year EBITDA shine on higher prices
Higher metals prices and lower cash costs helped push full year earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation at Antofagasta up 78. 7% to $1. 6bn.
US close: No real gains as markets price in rate rise
US equity markets closed little changed on Monday as investors priced-in expectations of Federal Reserve interest hike this week, while oil prices continued their descent.