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London midday: FTSE extends gains after dovish Fed comments
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve officials suggested an end to rate hikes, helping to lift the mood.
Central Asia Metals on track after decent third quarter
Central Asia Metals reported encouraging operational outcomes from its third quarter operations at the Kounrad dump leach, solvent extraction, and electro-winning (SX-EW) copper recovery plant in Kazakhstan and the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia on Tuesday.
Berenberg sees huge upside for YouGov even after Tuesday's surge
Berenberg has slashed its target price for research firm YouGov by 18% but still sees significant upside after recent weakness in the shares.
Crimson Tide scores additions and extensions to existing contracts
Software firm Crimson Tide said on Tuesday that it had extended its reach into educational catering and the Irish Government with additions and extensions to existing contracts.
Gresham House gets FCA approval for acquisition by Searchlight funds
Gresham House announced a critical regulatory approval for its planned acquisition by an entity consisting of funds directed by Searchlight Capital Partners, dubbed ‘Bidco’, on Tuesday.
Image Scan expects 'strong' FY sales and profit growth
X-ray screening systems provider Image Scan said on Tuesday that it expects to report "strong sales and profit growth" for the year ended 30 September.
React wins contract extension with 'major university'
Cleaning outfit React Group has been awarded a contract extension to provide maintenance, cleaning and hygiene services within the education sector for an unnamed "major university".
Intercede revenues grow in first half
Cybersecurity firm Intercede said on Tuesday that interim revenues had grown, in line with market expectations.
Benchmark gets two new salmon broodstock licences in Norway
Aquaculture biotechnology specialist Benchmark Holdings announced on Tuesday that it has obtained two new salmon broodstock licences from the Directory of Fisheries in Norway.
US pre-open: Futures inch higher as bond yields slide
Stocks futures were pointing to a positive start in New York on Tuesday as bond yields kept retreating from their recent highs.
Warehouse REIT achieves hefty premium on non-core asset disposals
UK-focused real estate group Warehouse REIT saw shares rise strongly on Tuesday morning after the company managed to sell two assets at 30% ahead of their latest valuation.
Treatt returns to FY profit growth as revenues rise
Extracts and ingredients manufacturer Treatt said on Tuesday that it returned to full-year profit growth thanks to a "resilient" revenue performance.
Gunsynd upbeat on developments at investee Low6
Gunsynd updated the market on its investee company Low6 on Tuesday, which had reported unaudited revenue just shy of £1m for the quarter ended 30 September.
Acuity RM secures three-year contract with unnamed telco
Risk management group Acuity RM revealed on Tuesday that it had won a new three-year contract with an unnamed telco.
Asia report: Markets mixed, Japan surges on return from holiday
Asia-Pacific markets finished with mixed results on Tuesday, as investors wrestled with the implications of the recent attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Greencore flags operating profit ahead of expectations
Convenience food producer Greencore Group reported a solid end to the financial year in a trading update on Tuesday, flagging an operating profit figure ahead of expectations.
Robert Walters posts drop in Q3 net fee income
Recruitment firm Robert Walters backed its full-year outlook on Tuesday as it posted a drop in third-quarter net fee income - a performance it hailed as "resilient" given "ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties".
Reach digital revenues fall in Q3
Publisher Reach said on Tuesday that digital revenues had taken a dive in the third quarter, principally due to "depressed open market yields" and declining digital referral volumes.
Wincanton on track despite falling sales in first half
Supply chain group Wincanton said it still expects to meet profit forecasts this year despite first-half revenues taking a dip.
Europe open: Stocks jump after dovish Fed comments, oil prices retreat
European stocks rose strongly on Tuesday morning, following a decent performance on Wall Street overnight, after two Federal Reserve policymakers made dovish remarks about interest rates.