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IG Group surges on hopes for regulatory escape, solid final results
Spread betting and CFD broker IG Group grew annual profits more than expected even though as it bumped up spending on marketing to grow its customer base amid a widespread regulatory toughening.
Ideagen beats full-year forecasts, confident on outlook
Ideagen delivered stronger than expected full-year numbers and bumped up its dividend pay-out in response.
Royal Mail posts strong first quarter as election pushes the envelope
Continued strong sales from Royal Mail's European parcels operation in the first quarter offset a decline from its UK business, though for the full year management kept cost and cash targets unchanged.
UK inflation softens to reduce BoE rate hike pressure
UK consumer price inflation unexpectedly eased back last month, according to official figures released on Tuesday, with economists disagreeing over whether this is a false dawn.
Clear Leisure says takeover speculation 'without merit'
AIM-listed Clear Leisure noted recent speculation about a possible takeover offer for the company and said it was not aware of any approach in this respect.
Trump healthcare bill in tatters as Republicans fail to back legislation
Donald Trump’s key campaign promise to repeal and replace the Obamacare health legislation is on its knees after the US President could not conjure up enough support for the replacement bill.
UK house price growth slows to 4.7% in May, ONS says
UK house price growth slowed from a 5. 3% year-on-year pace in April to 4. 7% for May.
Judges Scientific subsidiary buys all of Crystallon
Bordeaux Acquisition, a majority-owned subsidiary of AIM-traded scientific instrument-focussed Judges Scientific, acquired 100% of the issued share capital in Crystallon on Tuesday, which itself is the holding company of Oxford Cryosystems.
German economic sentiment dips more than expected - ZEW
German economic sentiment deteriorated more than expected in July, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Europe open: Currency strength hits stocks
A spike in the single currency on the back of the continued political gridlock in the US weighed on equities in the early part of the session.
Credit Suisse takes a look at Lloyd's of London insurers
Credit Suisse initiated coverage of Beazley and Lancashire on Tuesday, and downgraded Hiscox, as it took a look at the Lloyd's of London insurers.
Alliance Pharma first-half sales up 8%
AIM-listed Alliance Pharma said on Tuesday that it performed well in the first half, with sales up 8% and trading in line with expectations.
NCC slips into losses but remains confident after strategic review
NCC Group, the IT security and escrow specialist, reported a big swing to losses for the full year but held its dividend and presented the results of a strategic review.
Investec upgrades Dairy Crest after weak share price performance
Investec upgraded Dairy Crest to 'buy' from 'hold' but cut the price target to 600p from 625p as the forecast total return moves back to double digits after a weaker share price performance.
Scapa Group trading in line, confident over outlook
AIM-listed Scapa Group said on Tuesday that it is well positioned to make further progress this year as it expressed confidence over its outlook.
Just Group H1 new business sales rise 3%
Just Group said first half new business sales rose 3% driven by a 16% rise in retirement income products to £720m.
London open: Stocks dip as investors eye UK inflation figures
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors awaited some key UK inflation figures.
Carillion venture wins two more soft facilities contracts
Integrated support services company Carillion, as part of a joint venture, was awarded the HESTIA North, and Scotland and Northern Ireland soft facilities management multi activity contracts, it emerged on Tuesday morning.
Rio Tinto cuts iron ore shipment guidance
Rio Tinto cut full-year iron ore shipment guidance after volumes in the second quarter were lower than expected due to rail maintenance and poor weather.
Assura rent roll grows as acquisition frenzy continues
Primary care property investor and developer Assura continued to make “good progress” in its first quarter, it reported on Tuesday, completing the acquisition of 24 medical centres for gross consideration of £48. 9m, with an aggregate passing rent roll of £2. 5m and a weighted average unexpired lease length of 13. 1 years.