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Panmure Gordon & Co starts 2017 positively after return to profit in 2016
Insitutional stockbroker and investment bank Panmure Gordon & Co said 2017 has started positively after making a return to profit last year.
White House in talks to revive Trump's healthcare bill
The White House is making moves to revive Donald Trump’s healthcare bill after the Republicans were forced to cancel a vote on it last month.
FTSE 100 movers: Gold miners shine; SA stocks under pressure
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% to 7,317. 51 in afternoon trade as the pound slipped and investors digested UK construction figures.
Small cap news round-up
Upstream oil and gas company President Energy's shares are up almost 5% after it said current production from the Puesto Guardian Concession is now running at a steady rate in excess of 800 bopd.
Results round-up: Utilitywise, Asos, Belvoir Lettings
Utility cost management consultancy Utilitywise reported a small jump in interim profit on Tuesday as revenue grew and the company lifted its dividend.
Tlou Energy's operations reported undamaged by Botswana quake
Energy company Tlou Energy said the Botswana earthquake yesterday had resulted in no reported damage at this stage to the field camp, production testing and monitoring operations at its Lesedi project.
Fitbug changes trading name to Kin Wellness
AIM-listed Fitbug has changed its trading name to Kin Wellness, following its transition from a consumer retail company focused on sales of activity trackers, to a software-as-a-service corporate digital wellness provider.
Deutsche Bank sees bond yields falling more, upgrades Food&Beverage, Utilities
Strategists at Deutsche Bank reshuffled their recommendations for various sectors on expectations that economic growth and bond yields were set to fall, while the drop in the pound had already pushed some sector valuations too far in their opinion.
Hague and London Oil confirms late stage acquisition talks
AIM-listed Hague and London Oil noted the jump in its share price on Tuesday and confirmed late stage discussions about a potential acquisition.
Sprue Aegis makes a solid start to 2017 after challenges of 2016
Sprue Aegis says it has made a solid start to 2017 after emerging from an at times challenging 2016 as a fitter, leaner and better placed company to capitalise on a number of pivotal strategic initiatives.
Trakm8 wins £1.7m contract extension from Young Marmalade
Telematics and data firm Trakm8 has won a £1. 7m contract extension from car insurer Young Marmalade to provide insurance telematics solutions.
US trade deficit shrinks in February as Americans buy fewer cars and cell phones
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world narrowed sharply in February amid a large decline in imports of primarily consumer goods such as cell phones and passenger cars.
Bonds: Gilts, Treasuries rally hard amid talk of War, North Korea
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
President Energy's shares rise after Puesto Guardian Concession update
Upstream oil and gas company President Energy's shares are up almost 5% after it said current production from the Puesto Guardian Concession is now running at a steady rate in excess of 800 bopd.
Asia report: Markets lower with Aussie interest rates on hold
Markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, with traders looking down under to somewhat dovish talk from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Tracsis leads investment round into Vivacity Labs
Traffic data and transportation industry software provider Tracsis announced on Tuesday that it made a strategic investment of up to £1. 3m into Vivacity Labs, a provider of smart, hyperlocal data for smart cities and intelligent transport systems, in return for up to a 28. 1% equity stake.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors digest construction PMI
Stocks in London were maintaining moderate gains by midday on Tuesday, underpinned by a weaker pound as investors digested a slowdown in UK construction sector growth.
Fusionex signs 'significant' deal with Asian insurance client
Analytics and ‘big data’ software provider Fusionex announced on Tuesday that, ahead of the official launch of its significantly upgraded big data platform, ‘GIANT 2017’, the company won a five year, multi-million dollar contract with an unnamed Asia-based insurance company for its “next generation solution”.
Amazon offers new business-to-business service in UK
Ecommerce giant Amazon has launched its latest attempt to diversify its revenue streams by expanding its business-to-business operations in the UK.
Belvoir Lettings flags uncertainty in property sector as its FY profit rises
Belvoir Lettings' shares fell about 2. 5% as it flagged uncertainty in the property sector alongside a rise in full-year pre-tax profit and a steady total dividend.