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Senior Hamas official says UN ceasefire proposal has been accepted
A senior official from Palestinian terrorist group Hamas reportedly said the organisation had accepted the ceasefire resolution that had been approved the night before by the UN Security Council.
US small business optimism rises, but so does uncertainty
Small business optimism in the United States rose to a five-month peak in May, but uncertainty was at its highest levels in three and a half years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Covestro close to granting Adnoc in-depth due diligence - report
Covestro is reportedly close to granting Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. access to in-depth due diligence in expectation of an improved takeover bid, signalling fresh impetus for the talks between both parties after a year of negotiations.
US pre-open: Futures lower ahead of FOMC decision
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants prepared for the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting to kick off.
Europe midday: Shares slide into red; Covestro jumps on bid talk
European shares slid into the red on Tuesday as early optimism turned to caution over the rise of far-right parties in European parliament elections and how a US interest rate decision and inflation data later in the week will play out.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as investors mull jobs data
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
Cake Box profits jump amid new store openings
Cake Box posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday as the maker of fresh cream celebration cakes pointed to increased franchise store sales and new store openings.
French snap elections are 'credit negative', warns Moody's
Credit ratings agency Moody's has said that president Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for a snap election is credit negative for the French economy and increases upside risks to the country's growing debt pile.
Renew Holdings acquires electricity transmission and distribution business
Engineering services company Renew has entered into the electricity transmission and distribution market with its £26. 0m acquisition of Excalon.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors look to Fed decision
Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed performance on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday.
Raspberry Pi prices IPO at 280p per share
Raspberry Pi Holdings announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, at 280p per share, following the confirmation of its intention to float on 22 May.
Atos shares slide as it agrees to dilutive restructure
Shares in French IT giant Atos were sliding on Tuesday morning, after it announced that its board had decided to proceed with a restructuring plan that would seriously dilute the equity of existing shareholders.
Coral Products to reinstate interim dividend, FY earnings seen in line
Plastic products manufacturer Coral Products said on Tuesday that it intends to reinstate interim dividends after its recent full-year performance came in line with market expectations.
Rio Tinto to buy Mitsubishi’s 11.7% stake in Boyne aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Mitsubishi Corporation’s 11. 65% interest in Boyne Smelters (BSL) for an undisclosed sum.
Citi hikes Hikma price target, cites ‘healthy trends’ for injectables and US Generics
Citi lifted its price target on Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday to 2,845p from 2,770p as it said IQVIA April data highlighted "healthy trends" for injectables and US Generics.
Novacyt settles High Court dispute with DHSC
Biotechnology group Novacyt and the UK's Department of Health and Social Care have reached a commercial settlement of all claims and counterclaims in High Court proceedings.
Heathrow sees record passenger numbers in year to May
Heathrow served a record number of passengers over the past year after the the busiest-ever May, the UK airport announced on Tuesday.
Capricorn Energy reports first production at Sangomar development
Exploration and development company Capricorn Energy said on Tuesday that first production from its Sangomar Field development offshore Senegal has commenced after it received confirmation from Woodside Energy that the first oil condition under the sale and purchase agreement has been satisfied.
Europe open: Shares up despite political woes; Atos dives as Kretinsky offer Czechmated
European shares rallied at the open on Tuesday as investors put aside concerns over the rise of far-right parties in European parliament elections to focus on a US interest rate decision and inflation data later in the week.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull jobs data
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.