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US Senate on the brink of rejecting border wall emergency
The US Congress is on the brink of cancelling President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration after opponents of the measure in the Senate managed to round-up enough support in order to vote it down.
Eight lenders sued in US for alleged European government bond price rigging
A group of investors filed a lawsuit in the US against eight lenders, accusing them of conspiring to rig the European government bond market between 2007 and 2012.
Wednesday preview: ADP jobs report, Legal&General in focus
Barring surprises in US-China trade negotiations or fresh developments in the ongoing talks between Westminster and Brussels, the focus of the Wednesday session is expected to be on the US jobs market and its central bank.
Forbes ranks Credit Bank of Moscow 1st among Russian lenders in World's Best Banks list
Forbes has included Credit Bank of Moscow as the top Russian lender in its first ever list of the World's Best banks.
Europe close: Stocks little changed as single currency drifts lower
Stocks finished slightly higher, helped by the announcement overnight of a raft of new stimulus measures in China, some unexpected good news from the Continent itself and a late dip in the value of the euro.
Pound stumbles as hopes dim of quick Brexit breakthrough
Theresa May's government does not expect to reach a deal with the European Union negotiators before the weekend, according to reports from Brussels on Tuesday afternoon.
BMW could halt Mini production at Cowley in case of 'no-deal' Brexit
BMW joined Toyota on Tuesday issuing a warning on the impact that a 'no-deal' Brexit might have on its UK operations, saying it might have to halt production of Minis at its plant in Cowley.
London close: FTSE outperforms European peers after China cuts forecasts
London stocks finished on the front foot on Tuesday, helped by a weaker pound as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector and a downgrade of China's economic growth target for this year.
Pompeo warns Trump may abandon an imperfect China deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that President Trump could still walk out of negotiations for a trade deal between China and the United States, even as the two superpowers appear close to a resolution.
FTSE 250 movers: Synthomer bubbles up, BBA Aviation flies lower
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 09% at 19,427. 96 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, as shares of Synthomer pressed higher a day after its full-year results.
Counter Terrorism police investigating devices at three London transport hubs
The Met Police's Counter Terrorism Unit has launched an investigation after suspicious packages containing traces of explosive devices were found at three of London's major transport hubs.
Sector movers: Few clear winners on mixed session
Technology and telecoms sectors led the charge on Tuesday, while the transportation and auto sectors were in reverse.
Integumen drops after entering into agreement with Cellulac
Integumen's shares dropped on Tuesday after it entered into an agreement with Cellulac to acquire hi-tech laboratory test equipment for installation into its enlarged Labskin UK laboratories in York.
Broker tips: Genus, United Utilities
Animal genetics specialist Genus got a boost on Tuesday as Liberum upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 2,500p from 2,500p.
Director dealings: GoCompare chairman ups stake
Comparison website GoCompare rallied on Tuesday after chairman Peter Wood - the founder of Direct Line, Esure and Sheila's Wheels - snapped up nearly 17. 8m shares in the company, lifting his total holding from 25. 6% to 29. 9%.
CMA moves to have Viagogo found in contempt of court
UK competition watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority has decided to step up action against controversial ticket reseller website Viagogo after it failed to fully comply with the terms of a court order.
French customs agents' strike disrupts Calais port
French customs officials' second day of 'work-to-rule' strikes has caused lengthy delays for lorries heading for the Channel Tunnel at the port of Calais on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: GVC gains on results; RBS under pressure
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% to 7,177. 71 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with sterling under pressure amid worries about Brexit ahead of the upcoming meaningful vote.
US services ISM grows more quickly than expected in February
Service sector activity in the US bounced back more strongly than expected last month amid a surge in new orders, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Direct Line profit rises, special dividend declared
Direct Line declared a special dividend on Tuesday as the insurer reported a drop in full-year operating profit but a rise in pre-tax profit.