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Armadale seeks confirmation on 'passed' resources legislation in Tanzania
Armadale Capital said it was awaiting confirmation that Tanzania's government had passed legislation governing the use of the country's mineral wealth.
FX round-up: Listless sterling suffers amid Independence Day malaise
Sterling spent Tuesday essentially listless thanks to the US Independence Day holiday casting a pall of malaise over global financial markets.
Public pay policy has not changed, says Hammond
Philip Hammond insisted Westminster's policy on public pay has not changed and that the "right balance" needed to continue to be struck between what is fair for workers and taxpayers.
Europe close: Late burst of selling sends shares lower
A late burst of selling just before the end of the session sufficed to send Europe's main equity indices lower given the thin trading volumes in stockmarkets on account of the 4 July holiday in the States.
London close: FTSE drifts amid Independence Day holiday malaise
The FTSE drifted to a less-than compelling finish on Tuesday with US markets closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Marshall Motor continues profitability drive
Automotive retail and leasing group Marshall Motor Holdings issued its pre-close statement ahead of the release of its half-year results to 30 June, scheduled for 15 August.
XLMedia ahead of expectations in first half
Performance marketing provider XLMedia updated the market on its first-half trading to 30 June on Tuesday, with the group reportedly trading ahead of management expectations for the period.
Sector movers: Hunting and Worldpay lead their sectors higher
Hunting and Worldpay led their respective sectors higher on a light day in terms of market events.
Trump and Putin to hold first bilateral meeting on Friday
US President Donald Trump and Russian opposite number Vladimir Putin will hold an official meeting for the first time on Friday during the G20 summit in Hamburg.
Blue Star ups stake in Bitcoin platform SatoshiPay
Blue Star Capital announced a conditional agreement to raise its stake in nano payment software and block chain company, SatoshiPay.
Asa Resource offloads South Africa slaughterhouses
Asa Resource announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Asa Meat SA, had agreed to dispose of its slaughterhouse business and assets located in South Africa for ZAR 15m (£0. 88m) payable in cash on completion.
Commodities: Crude enjoys moderate rally but still faces downside glut risk
Crude-oil futures made moderate gains but still face downside risk as it struggles to bust through firm resistance.
ECB chief economists argues for patience, persistence
Economic prospects have brightened but it is too soon to draw back on forward guidance and quantitative easing, the European Central Bank's chief economist said.
Avanti upbeat despite slow spectrum sales
Satellite data communications services provider Avanti Communications Group updated the market on its trading for the financial year to 30 June, ahead of its final results.
Virgin Money welcomes PRA announcement on consumer credit
Virgin Money welcomed the Prudential Regulation Authority's statement on consumer credit on Tuesday, insisting that it will continue to prioritise asset quality over balance growth in its credit card business.
FTSE 250 movers: Virgin Money rallies but Wizz flies lower
London's FTSE 250 was flat at 19,323. 76 in afternoon trade.
Zegona sale of Telecable de Asturia clears regulatory hurdle
Zegona Communications confirmed on Tuesday that the Comisión Nacional de la Competencia - Spain’s competition regulator - had approved its sale of Telecable de Asturias.
Wednesday preview: UK services PMI, FOMC minutes, Persimmon, Ocado
Wednesday will see a monthly healthcheck for the UK's crucial services sector, the release of monetary policy minutes from the US Fed, while London's company diary picks up steam with updates from the likes of Persimmon, Ocado, McCarthy & Stone and SIG.
FTSE 100 movers: Worldpay surges on takeover approaches; Provident Financial drops
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,382. 44 in afternoon trade, with M&A news helping the index to keep its head above water.
Results round-up
International energy services group Hunting issued a pre-close trading statement for the first six months of the year on Tuesday,, ahead of its half year results set to be issued on 24 August.