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Wednesday preview: Fed's Powell, Marks & Spencer in focus
Wednesday's session will see investors focus on central banks.
Uber hails strong third quarter, boosts outlook
Uber Technologies swung to a profit in the third quarter, the ride hailing and delivery app confirmed on Tuesday, on the back of strong demand.
US close: S&P 500 logs seventh straight gain, its longest streak in two years
US stocks rose for a seventh straight day on Tuesday as both oil prices and bond yields dropped.
London close: Stocks mixed after flurry of corporate news
London markets had a mixed performance on Tuesday, influenced by factors including uninspiring Chinese trade figures, the latest UK house price and retail sales data, and a barrage of corporate news.
Intelligent Ultrasound enters research deal with University of Dundee
Artificial intelligence software and simulation specialist Intelligent Ultrasound announced a research agreement with the University of Dundee on Tuesday to advance the development of AI-based tools for screening patients with liver disease.
Galileo reports progress at Shinganda drilling
Galileo Resources updated the market on its second-phase diamond drilling programme at the Shinganda copper-gold project in Zambia on Tuesday.
Harland & Wolff wins first contract for new Miami location
Harland & Wolff Group announced the successful award of a contract valued at $1. 5m for its newly established Miami office on Tuesday.
Futura Medical expands licensing agreement with M8 Pharmaceuticals
Sexual health-focused pharmaceutical company Futura Medical announced a significant expansion of its licensing agreement with M8 Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday.
Intercede wins several new contracts and renewals
Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced a series of significant contract and renewal orders on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks mixed as traders look ahead to Powell comments
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as traders look ahead to tomorrow's speech from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Cerillion adds generative AI in product suite upgrade
Billing, charging and customer relationship management software specialist Cerillion announced a significant advancement in its flagship product suite, Cerillion 23. 2, on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: AB Foods surges; Hikma hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,420. 37in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
PricewaterhouseCoopers to cut up to 600 jobs
Accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers will cut approximately 600 UK-based roles, a move that comes hot on the heels of similar moves by fellow "Big Four" firms KPMG and Deloitte.
DotDigital posts solid growth in full-year revenue
Customer experience software specialist DotDigital Group reported a 10% uplift in group revenue in its final results on Tuesday, reaching £69. 2m.
BofA Merrill Lynch reinstates Haleon at ‘buy’
Bank of America Merrill Lynch reinstated coverage of GSK spinoff Haleon on Tuesday, with a ‘buy’ rating and 390p price target.
Jefferies downgrades Hikma to ‘hold’
Jefferies downgraded Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and cut the price target to 1,940p from 2,125p.
RS Group interim revenues decline
Industrial and electrical products distributor RS Group revealed on Tuesday that revenues had declined in the six months ended 30 September.
US pre-open: Futures point to pause in November rally
US futures were pointing to modest losses ahead of the bell on Tuesday as major indices look set to halt their recent rally.
Direct Line gross written premiums grow in Q3
Insurance company Direct Line said on Tuesday that gross written premiums had grown in the three months ended 30 September, driven by premium rate increases and the commencement of its Motability partnership.
Vistry inks £819m mixed-tenure new homes deal
Housebuilder Vistry has signed a £819. 0m deal with Leaf Living and Sage Homes for the delivery of more than 2,900 mixed-tenure new homes.