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Huntsworth unveils healthy results; beats expectations
Profits at communications specialist Huntsworth jumped last year, after organic growth in its healthcare arm and a string of acquisitions helped boost group revenues.
US new home sales tick higher in December
Sales of new US single-family homes edged up in December, according to data from the Commerce Department.
US open: Stocks open lower as Chinese economic data spooks investors
US stocks slid at the open on Tuesday as investors continued to monitor any developments in Sino-US trade relations and after China downgraded its economic growth targets for this year.
Draper Esprit upbeat on Trustpilot Series E funding round
Technology venture capital company Draper Esprit announced on Tuesday that its portfolio company Trustpilot - an independent platform which allows consumers to review companies - has raised $55m in its series E funding round.
LSL Property Services 'resilient' amid tough market conditions
LSL Property Services reported a 4% improvement in group revenue in its preliminary announcement for the year on Tuesday, to £324. 6m.
Genus shares trot higher on Liberum upgrade
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.
Good Energy makes strategic investment in developer of Zap-Map
Good Energy Group announced a strategic investment the parent company of Zap-Map - Next Green Car - on Tuesday, explaining that it had the opportunity to acquire a majority equity position aligned with the achievement of financial and developmental milestones over the next two years.
Euro area retail sales bounce back in January
Retail sales in the single currency bloc grew more quickly-than-anticipated at the start of 2019, but failed to offset the prior month's drop.
McKay Securities pleased with letting progress ahead of Brexit
McKay Securities updated the market on its trading for the period from 1 October to 4 March on Tuesday, confirming that contracts had been exchanged in the period for the disposal, on a subject-to-planning basis, for approximately 350 build to rent apartments at The Planets in Woking to Watkin Jones.
Europe midday: Stocks dip, banks hit by reports of money laundering
Stocks have slipped into the red despite the announcement overnight of a raft of new stimulus measures in China, alongside some unexpected good news from the Continent itself.
IronRidge Resources upbeat on latest lithium drilling intersections
Africa-focussed minerals exploration company IronRidge Resources announced multiple new high-grade lithium pegmatite reverse circulation (RC) drilling intersections at its flagship Ewoyaa project and the new Abonko discovery in Ghana on Tuesday.
Simplybiz scores revenue gains but IPO charges damage profits
The Simplybiz Group's shares climbed on Tuesday as the company reported higher annual revenue, though profits were lower after IPO related charges did damage.
XP Power set on expansion as order intake rises
Power control components developer XP Power released its annual results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, claiming to have achieved record order intake, revenues and earnings during the year.
Pelatro inks $1.6m supply contract with Maldives-based telco
Marketing software outfit Pelatro has inked a $1. 6m supply contract with Maldives-based wing of mobile network operator Ooredoo.
Ixico to assist late phase Huntington's disease study
Ixico on Tuesday reported that it has been confirmed as the provider of data analytics and neuroimaging services to support the ongoing treatment of participants in a late phase clinical research programme into Huntington's disease.
Tyman's profits climb after locking down acquisitions
Tyman's shares crept upward on Tuesday after the company saw annual profits and revenues increase and said it was well placed to deal with current market uncertainties.
Citi downgrades 'fairly valued' United Utilities
Analysts at Citi downgraded United Utilities to 'neutral' on Tuesday after the water group reached the bank's target price.
Fox Marble builds production thanks to new equipment
Fox Marble's shares jumped on Tuesday after resuming production and adding new equipment at its Prilep quarry in Northern Macedonia following its usual winter shutdown.
Revenue and profits rise comfortably at 4imprint
Promotional products marketer 4imprint Group issued its final results for the 52 weeks ended 29 December on Tuesday, reporting an 18% improvement in revenue to $738. 42m.
US to cut off India and Turkey from preferential trade status
President Donald Trump's decided on Monday the administration would scrap the preferential trade status granted to India and Turkey claiming they no longer apply for Washington’s Generalized System of Preferences.