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Asia close: Modest bounce for stocks amid geopolitical tensions
Stocks in the Asia Pacific region put in a modest bounce on Tuesday.
London midday: FTSE stays up as defensives gain
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with utilities pacing the gains, as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and more key US earnings.
Canaccord Genuity raises target price on XPS Pensions
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity upped their target price on consulting and administration business XPS Pensions Group from 251. 0p to 262. 0p on Tuesday, citing "positive momentum" that had carried over into the first half of the new trading year.
Zinc Media secures win for 'largest ever' US television series
Production group Zinc Media has won its largest-ever USA television series with the working title, Top Gun: The Next Generation.
4Global wins contracts in Middle East and Mexico
Software firm 4Global said on Tuesday that it has been awarded contracts in both the Middle East and Mexico.
Europe midday: Stocks turn lower amid Middle East concerns
European stocks had turned lower come midday as investors kept a wary eye on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
THG returns to revenue growth in September
Online retailer The Hut Group said on Tuesday that revenues had fallen in the third quarter but that it had returned to constant currency revenue growth in September.
i-nexus parts ways with 'major legacy customer'
Software company i-nexus said on Tuesday that a "major legacy customer" will not renew its contract with the group at the end of the calendar year.
Johnson & Johnson ups guidance after Q3 beat
US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson has upgraded its guidance for the full year after a strong third quarter, which topped analysts' estimates for both sales and profits.
US pre-open: Futures slip as investors await earnings barrage
US stock futures were pointing to a weak start on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors awaited a barrage of corporate earnings and retail sales data.
Bellway posts drop in FY profit, to build fewer homes
Housebuilder Bellway reported an 18. 1% fall in full-year underlying pre-tax profit on Tuesday amid a "challenging" market, with demand dented by rising mortgage rates, and warned it will build fewer homes in 2024.
XPS Pensions shares jump on punchy full-year guidance
Shares in XPS Pensions continued their march higher on Tuesday after the UK pensions consulting and administration business delivered an impressive first half and guided to a stronger-than-expected full-year result.
IntegraFin FUM grows in Q4, FY revenues rise
Investment platform operator Integrafin said on Tuesday that funds under management had increased in the fourth quarter, helping boost revenues for the year ended 30 September.
Competition regulators order CAA to review Heathrow price cap
UK competition regulators have ordered the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to amend the pricing cap it placed on what Heathrow Airport can charge airlines.
Brookfield considers move into UK pension market, Just Group in the frame - report
Brookfield, through its affiliate Brookfield Reinsurance, is reportedly weighing entering Britain's pension insurance industry and is open to an acquisition to bolster growth, with Just Group among the possible targets.
Shoe Zone FY profits grow as 'positive' momentum continues
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone revealed on Tuesday that both revenue and pre-tax profits had grown in the twelve months ended 30 September.
Melrose boosts full-year guidance for margins
Aerospace outfit Melrose upgraded its full-year guidance thanks to the continued "strong" aftermarket demand in its Engines business.
Jupiter third-quarter AuM drop; new charging structure announced
Jupiter Fund Management tumbled on Tuesday as it announced a new charging structure and posted a decline in third-quarter assets under management, as macroeconomic uncertainty continued to dent demand for risk assets, particularly with retail clients.
Europe open: Stocks up but gains limited by Middle East conflict
European stocks rose for a second straight day as markets headed into the new corporate earnings season in an optimistic mood, though gains were limited by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 jobs as part of streamlining plans
Engine maker Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday that it will cut up to 2,500 jobs worldwide as part of a plan to streamline the organisation.