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London close: FTSE edges up, sterling gains on Truss energy plan
London stocks ended a little higher on Tuesday, while sterling was boosted by news that new prime minister Liz Truss is planning to freeze energy bills.
InterContinental Hotels hit by cyber attack
InterContinental Hotels said on Tuesday that it has been hit by a cyber attack.
Broker tips: BT Group, Aviva, Arrow Exploration
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded telecommunications giant BT Group from 'buy' to 'hold' on Tuesday, citing a "corridor of concerns".
FTSE 250 movers: Food and hospitality chains rally; Capricorn falls
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 6% at 18,733. 18 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks head south amid heightened bond yields
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as traders returned from the Labor Day long weekend to rising bond yields and fears that the Federal Reserve's attempts to aggressively tighten monetary policy could result in woes for the economy.
US services sector activity remains solid in August
Services sector activity in the US continued growing at a solid pace last month, the results of a very closely followed survey revealed.
European energy trading strained by $1.5trn in margin calls
Europe's energy firms are under pressure as so-called margin calls for at least $1. 5trn strain their liquidity, Norwegian oil major Equinor said.
FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead drops after results; Berkeley rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 7,274. 88 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Volkswagen announces decision to go ahead with Porsche IPO
Volkswagen is set to brave the waters and go ahead with an initial public offering of its iconic Porsche brand of sportscars.
Canaccord Genuity initiates coverage on Arrow Exploration at 'buy'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on exploration and production firm Arrow Exploration at 'buy' on Tuesday, stating the group was "targeting the bullseye".
ADT secures more than $1.5bn in new investments, shares surge
ADT confirmed on Tuesday that it had secured investments totalling $1. 5bn from State Farm Insurance, and a further $150m from Alphabet's Google, sending shares in the company surging.
Boots to launch new online marketplace
Pharmacy chain Boots has announced plans to launch a new online marketplace that will welcome third-party brands into its digital offering.
NatWest-backed Avonside said to have collapsed into insolvency proceedings
Hundreds of jobs have reportedly been put at risk as Avonside Group - a roofing services company backed by NatWest - has collapsed into insolvency proceedings.
US pre-open: Futures point to early gains following Labor Day break
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday after trading took a break for the Labor Day long weekend.
Director dealings: Future Belvoir chairman buys 10,000 shares
Belvoir Group shares were in the green on Tuesday, after the company disclosed a purchase worth more than £22k made by its future chairman.
Profits rise at Headlam despite revenue slip
Headlam Group reported a dip in half-year revenues on Tuesday, after demand weakened in the UK.
Europe midday: Stocks maintain gains after Monday's losses
European stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, having slumped a day earlier amid worries about the deepening energy crisis.
Luceco on track despite profit slide
Lighting specialist Luceco reported a fall in half-year profits and revenues on Tuesday, but said it remained on track to meet full-year targets.
London midday: FTSE, sterling maintain gains amid energy bills freeze hopes
London stocks were still in the black by midday as sterling was boosted by news that Liz Truss is planning to freeze energy bills.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as RBA makes fifth rate hike
Stock markets in Asia were mixed at the close on Tuesday, with China’s bourses in the green, while Australia’s weakened after the central bank there added half a point to interest rates.