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Asia report: French frenzy still pushes markets higher
Markets in Asia finished higher on Tuesday, as the French election frenzy continued, though tensions on the Korean peninsula managed to put a lid on some of the gains.
Trump administration considers laptop ban for European flights
European passengers travelling to the US may face a ban on bringing their laptops on board as Donald Trump weighs up plans to restrict the use of computers on flights from Europe.
London midday: Stocks edge higher but Whitbread slumps on outlook
London stocks had edged higher by midday as investors sifted through corporate news, with trading a little subdued compared with the strong gains of the previous session.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed as French election rally loses steam
European stocks were mixed by midday as the rally in the wake of the first round of the French presidential election result lost steam, although France’s CAC made modest gains.
AFC Energy expands strategic collaboration with De Nora S.p.A.
Industrial fuel cell power company AFC Energy has confirmed an expansion of its strategic collaboration with De Nora S. p. A. after the completion of the first-phase work programme.
Whitbread serves up solid profits but warns of tough consumer outlook
Whitbread served up a fairly solid set of full year results and while it reported a good start to 2017, warned of a tougher consumer environment than last year for its Premier Inn hotels and Costs coffee shops.
Blancco Technology Group reveals pressure on cash, funding needs
Shares in Blancco Technology Group are down almost more than a fifth after a third-quarter trading update revealed pressure on cash and a need for additional funding.
UK election: Labour says it would retain option of staying in customs union
Britain's opposition Labour Party said it would retain the option of staying in the European customs union and confirm the rights of EU nationals in the UK to stay in the country.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher as investors eye earnings
US futures pointed to a marginally firmer open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors continued to mull Donald Trump's tax reform pledges ahead of more earnings reports.
Weak sterling pushes Omega Diagnostics revenue higher
Medical diagnostics company Omega Diagnostics announced on Tuesday that results for the year to 31 March would be in line with market expectations.
Botswana Diamonds venture awarded six new prospecting licenses
Diamond explorer Botswana Diamonds announced the award of six new prospecting licenses in Botswana to Sunland Minerals on Tuesday -the company’s joint venture with Alrosa.
Havelock Europa swings to profit after challenging year
Shares in Havelock Europa are down more than 13% after swinging to a full-year profit in what it said was a challenging year due to a significant reduction in revenue.
Collagen Solutions reports solid revenue rise
Medical grade collagen component developer and manufacturer Collagen Solutions announced preliminary revenue, including other income, of £4. 1m for the year ending 31 March on Tuesday, up from £3. 2m in 2016.
Horizonte Minerals awarded three new mineral exploration concession areas
Horizonte Minerals has confirmed the award of three new mineral exploration concession areas adjacent to the Araguaia North deposits that form part of the company's 100%-owned Araguaia nickel project.
JPMorgan upgrades Carillion, Kier is top pick, Interserve 'attractive'
Taking a look at the UK construction services sector, JP Morgan Cazenove upgraded Carillon to 'overweight' and said Kier Group remained its top pick for quality.
RBC cautious about Vectura's success with asthma drug
Analysts at RBC downgraded Vectura Group to ‘underperform’ from ‘sector perform’ and cut its price target to 133p from 190p, as it remains cautious about the pharmaceutical’s success with its asthma drug, Advair.
Goldman Sachs takes axe to mining stocks
Goldman Sachs adjusted its ratings on metals and mining stocks on Tuesday as it adopted a tactically bearish stance.
BNN Technology expands commercial partnership with Manchester City
AIM-listed content company BNN Technology has expanded its partnership with Manchester City Football Club.
London open: Stocks flat as investors pause for breath
London stocks were little changed in early trade as investors paused for breath following strong gains in the previous session, when sentiment was underpinned by hopes that centrist Emmanuel Macron will win France's presidential elections.
Hornby defends chairman Canham, says not in best interests to replace him
Model train maker Hornby said that it was not in the best interests of the company or its shareholders to remove chairman Roger Canham from the board and replace him with Alexander Anton.