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Europe close: Stocks rise on buoyant global sentiment
European stock markets closed with gains on Tuesday, having been spurred by a strong rally earlier in Asia.
Director dealings: Telecom Plus, Inchcape directors linked to purchases
Telecom Plus was on the list of director buys on Tuesday, after its co-chief executive officer was linked to the purchase of more than 6,000 shares.
London close: Stocks edge up after borrowing figures, manufacturing data
London stocks ended off highs but in the black on on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
US open: Stocks mostly higher as investors eye Powell speech
US stocks were mostly higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed a key speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell later this week.
FTSE 250 movers: Wood Grp up on guidance lift; Crest Nicholson falls again
Engineering and consultancy company Wood Group on lifted annual earnings guidance after winning major contracts as it posted better-than-expected adjusted interim earnings, driven by a strong order book.
XLMedia inks partnership with North Carolina's WRAL
Global digital media giant XLMedia announced a significant strategic partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company on Tuesday, which owns North Carolina-based news brand WRAL.
FTSE 100 movers: RS Group boosted by upgrade; JD Sports retreats
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,293. 33 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Wood Group lifts FY guidance on contract wins, strong H1
Engineering and consultancy company Wood Group on lifted annual earnings guidance after winning major contracts as it posted better-than-expected adjusted interim earnings, driven by a strong order book.
Broker tips: Man Group, Wise
The recent slump in Man Group's share price appears to be overdone, according to Citi, which reiterated its 'buy' rating and lifted its target price for the stock on Tuesday.
Microsoft offers new deal on Activision bid to appease UK's CMA
Microsoft has offered a new deal on its long-running attempt to buy computer games maker Activision in an effort to gain approval from UK competition authorities.
UK July govt borrowing lower-than-forecast at £4.3bn
UK government borrowing came in at £4. 3bn in July and lower-than-expected for the first four months of the year, according to official data released on Tuesday.
Great Western flags possible delay to Mineral County mill
Great Western Mining updated the market on progress with the construction of a mill designed for producing precious metals in Mineral County, Nevada on Tuesday.
Plexus shares jump on expansion of major contract
Oil and gas engineering services company Plexus Holdings announced a significant rise in the value of a major contract on Tuesday.
Haydale enters collaboration with Petronas subsidiary
Haydale announced a new partnership on Tuesday with Petronas Technology Ventures (PTVSB), the technology commercialisation subsidiary of Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas, aimed at harnessing the potential of graphene for a number of product applications.
Wednesday preview: PMIs, Nvidia Q2 results in focus
With little in the way of corporate news due on Wednesday amid the summer lull, investors will be turning their attention to UK, eurozone and US PMIs.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as investors mull borrowing, manufacturing data
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
Frenkel Topping reports another half-year of growth
Financial and professional services firm Frenkel Topping updated the market on its first half of trading on Tuesday, with revenue surging 44% to £16m.
Mirriad losses narrow as it works to bring down cash burn
In-content advertising specialist Mirriad reported first-half revenue of £0. 59m on Tuesday, making for a modest increase from the prior year's £0. 58m.
BHP describes resilient operations as profits slip
Australian mining giant BHP Group reported a decrease in a number of key financial metrics in its full-year results on Tuesday, while noting resilient operational performance in the face of challenging market conditions.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains; Ubisoft surges, Bakkafrost sinks
European shares surged on Tuesday after a rally in Asia, while Ubisoft shares jumped after Microsoft submitted a new plan for its planned Activision takeover to appease British competition authorities.