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Bonds: Italian risk premium at highest since 2014
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 32% (-5bp)UK: 1. 05% (-2bp)Germany: 0. 20% (-0bp)France: 0. 96% (+3bp)Spain: 1. 64% (+3bp)Italy: 2. 28% (+4bp)Portugal: 3. 85% (+3bp)Greece: 6. 72% (-6bp)Japan: 0. 04% (-2bp) .
Europe close: Stocks end slightly lower on geopolitical concerns
European stocks ended lower on Tuesday as concerns about the situation in Syria and the French election weighed on investors' minds, although German economic sentiment data did come in better than expected.
FX round-up: Sterling 'content' with UK inflation, spikes on Trump tweet at N.Korea
Sterling was stronger on Tuesday after a "content enough" reaction to UK inflation data was followed by a distinct spike higher after tweet action by US President Donald Trump saw US-North Korea tensions heighten.
Altice US files for IPO
Altice US, which acquired Cablevision Systems last year and Suddenlink in 2015, has filed for an initial public offering.
Commodities: Defensive gold ahead on US tensions with N.Korea and over Syria
Gold is trading more than 1% higher as investors embrace its safe-haven status on rising tensions between the US and North Korea, and in relation to its recent air strike in Syria.
FTSE 100 movers: Randgold and IAG lead rise
UK blue chip stocks were on the front foot on Tuesday, led by gold miners and airlines.
Wednesday preview: Tesco targets profit rebound, UK earnings eyed
Tesco will unveil its final results on Wednesday, before a UK labour market update that will be closely watched for evidence of a further squeeze on the UK consumer.
London close: FTSE manages positive close as US-N.Korea tensions rise
Stocks in London surrendered a good portion of their early gains this afternoon as US-North Korea tensions ratcheted to new highs.
Sector movers: Defensives bid higher amid low trading volumes
Defensive plays rose to the top towards the end of the session, with markets erasing early gains as geopolitical tensions took their toll amid holiday-depleted trading volumes.
US open: Stocks retreat on geopolitical concerns, gold rallies
US equity markets retreated on Tuesday as geopolitical concerns in Syria and North Korea weighed on investors while gold rallied.
Siemens shares spike on reports of Bombardier merger
German industrial giant Siemens chugged higher on Tuesday after reports that it has entered negotiations with Bombardier to merge the two companies’ train operations.
FTSE 250 movers: JD Sports, Balfour Beatty pace gains
Shares in JD Sports were at the top of the of the leaderboard for the second tier index in afternoon trading after the company posted annual profits before tax that were up 56%.
Dialog Semiconductor tanks over fears Apple could make own chips
Shares in Apple supplier Dialog Semiconductor tanked on Tuesday after German private bank Bankhaus Lampe cut its rating on the stock due to the risk that the US company could start making its own microchips, although other analysts said these risks were being overdone.
Two-thirds of price comparison sites misleading consumers, EU report says
The European Commission has found that 67% of price comparison and travel booking websites are misleading users with unreliable price figures.
Small cap news round-up
Shares in Synectics surged on Tuesday after the security firm announced it had won three contracts, comprising a multi-million dollar international casino project, an expansion to the system deployed at Jakarta Airport and a renewed three-year contract with a bus operator Stagecoach.
Results round-up: JD Sports Fashion, Rockhopper Exploration, Immedia
JD Sports Fashion reported annual profits before tax up 56% and was reasonably confident of further growth this year in the face of likely inflationary headwinds on margins.
Synectics wins gaming and transport contracts
Shares in Synectics surged on Tuesday after the security firm announced it had won three contracts, comprising a multi-million dollar international casino project, an expansion to the system deployed at Jakarta Airport and a renewed three-year contract with a bus operator Stagecoach.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed on Syria, French election concerns
European stocks were mixed on Tuesday as concerns about the situation in Syria and the French election weighed on investors, although German economic sentiment data was better than expected.
Defenx in long-term strategic partnership with BV-Tech SpA
Shares in mobile security software company Defenx rose more than 8% after it announced a long-term strategic partnership with BV-Tech SpA, an independent Italian corporate IT and cyber security solutions provider.
Loews to buy Atlanta-based Consolidated Container Company for $1.2bn
Loews Corporation has agreed to buy Atlanta-based rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Consolidated Container Company from Bain Capital Private Equity for around $1. 2bn.