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More patents and shelf space for Venture Life breath care brand
International consumer self-care group Venture Life announced on Tuesday that it had been granted patents in Japan, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico for its UltraDEX Sensitive range.
FX round-up: Sterling lower on the crosses as UK data weighs
Sterling ended Tuesday lower on most key pairs in a UK market sombre all day after the deadly Manchester suicide bomb attack last night.
Europe close: Stocks end higher as euro slips
European stocks ended the day on a high note on the heels of a slate of positive economic data out of the single currency bloc.
North Korea hackers' link to WannaCry ransomware attack 'highly likely'
Cyber security company Symantec have said that it was "highly likely" that the recent global ransomware attack on banks, hospitals and businesses was caused by a group linked with North Korea.
London close: FTSE 100 limps to mildly lower close after Manchester terror attack
London stocks limped to a mildly lower close as a sombre UK came to terms with the deadly suicide bomb attack in Manchester last night.
Wednesday preview: Retail display as Marks, Dixons, Kingfisher all report
Wednesday will see three big UK retail groups reports results: Marks & Spencer, Dixons Carphone and B&Q owner Kingfisher; while the focus Stateside will be on GDP and meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Strong US services growth balances softer industrials, PMI surveys show
US services activity grew faster than expected in May, though manufacturing output slowed on the previous month, according to a purchasing managers' index survey published on Tuesday.
Goldman Sachs removes Hunting from 'conviction list' on muted US outlook
Hunting shares gushed lower on Tuesday as Goldman Sachs removed the stock from its Conviction List and cut the price target to 686. 4p from 774p, but kept it at 'buy'.
Commodities: Crude around even ahead of this week's stores data, Opec
Crude-oil futures are trading around even Tuesday afternoon, having recovered from nadirs earlier in the session and ahead of Opec's key meeting on Thursday.
Nokia settles patent dispute with Apple
Tech firms Apple and Nokia have come to a settlement agreement regarding a patent dispute, and have signed a deal to work together on a pair of new projects.
Georgian Mining raises $7m in oversubscribed placing
Georgian Mining Corporation announced on Tuesday that it had raised $7m (£5. 46m) by way of a “significantly oversubscribed” placing and subscription of 34,149,638 new ordinary shares of no par value in the capital of the company, with new and existing shareholders, at a price of 16p per placing share.
Broker tips: Restaurant Group, easyJet
Restaurant Group was under pressure on Tuesday as UBS downgraded the stock to 'sell' from 'neutral' and cut the price target to 275p from 310p following a strong run in the shares recently and pointing to the turnaround plans for Frankie & Benny's.
US open: Stocks mixed as economic data comes in below forecasts
Wall Street is trading on a mixed note on Tuesday following weaker than expected readings on the US economy and as investors wait on speeches from central bank officials later in the day.
FTSE 250 movers: Homeserve jumps on results; Restaurant Group hit by UBS note
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% to 19,961. 16 in afternoon trade.
ARM's Helen Adams making move to Intercede
Digital identity, credential management and secure mobility company Intercede announced on Tuesday that Helen Adams had joined the executive management team as the group's chief sales officer.
BOS Global completes purchase of stake in Call Design
Analytical software development company BOS Global Holdings announced on Tuesday that settlement had occurred to complete the acquisition of a 40% equity interest investment in Call Design.
Europe midday: Stocks come off their best levels of the session
European stocks are holding higher come midday, with a slate of positive economic data out of the single currency bloc.
ThinkSmart nabs Gerald Grimes from Hitachi Capital
Retail point-of-sale lease finance provider ThinkSmart announced the appointment of Gerald Grimes as chief executive officer on Monday.