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Wednesday preview: UK CPI, Berkeley Group Holdings in focus
Investor focus in the middle of the week will be on the cost of living in the UK.
US close: Nvidia lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new heights
US stock inched higher on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eking out new record highs on the back of yet more gains from Nvidia, which surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valuable listed company.
Sector movers: Electricity companies, precious metals miners pace gains
Stocks caught a bid on Tuesday despite the release of weaker-than-expected retail sales data in the States for the month of May.
Europe close: Banks and travel stocks drive markets higher
Decent gains in the banking and travel-leisure sector drove European markets higher on Tuesday as stocks rebounded following a sell-off last week, as investors await central bank meetings across the continent.
Director dealings: EMH director makes purchase, Raspberry Pi CEO associate sells
European Metals Holdings and Raspberry Pi were among the companies disclosing significant director dealings on Tuesday.
London close: Stocks manage a positive finish
London stocks closed on a high note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances from key sectors and a notable rise in Whitbread shares following positive first-quarter results.
Blackbird upbeat on prospects despite media slowdown
Cloud video editing technology developer Blackbird said in an update on Tuesday that over the last year, it had seen significant investment and transformation, notably with the launch of the Elevate. io multiplayer editor.
FTSE 100 movers: Whitbread rallies; Ashtead slumps after results
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 8,192. 18 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Shares up ahead of rate calls; Carrefour slumps
European shares were higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions, including from the Bank of England, while Carrefour shares slumped on a report it was facing a large government fine over franchise contracts.
Europe open: Shares gain ahead of central bank rate decisions
European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions this week, including from the Bank of England.
FTSE 250 movers: HL surges on CVC offer; Telecom Plus disconnected
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,388. 49 1. 13%.
US open: Markets rangebound early as economic data comes in mixed
US stocks were rangebound on Tuesday morning as risk appetite was capped by markets already trading at record highs, while economic data came in mixed.
US industrial production shoots past forecasts in May, capacity use jumps
Industrial production in the States shot higher last month on the back of increased levels of output in manufacturing and from utilities.
Hargreaves willing to recommend new takeover offer from CVC consortium
Hargreaves Lansdown said on Tuesday that it would be willing to recommend a firm takeover approach at 1,140p a share from a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and has therefore requested an extension to the ‘put up or shup up’ deadline.
US retail sales edge up slightly in May
Americans kept their purse strings nearly closed in May.
HSBC Swiss unit breached money laundering rules, says watchdog
Switzerland's financial watchdog said HSBC's private bank in the country had breached its obligations in the prevention of money laundering in connection with two unnamed "politically exposed" persons.
Hargreaves Lansdown to seek bid extension - report
Hargreaves Lansdown is reportedly set to extend talks with a consortium of private investors who have proposed buying the company in a deal worth about £5bn.
French equities now ‘most unloved’ in Europe - BofA survey
France has turned into investors’ most unloved European equity market after President Macron called a snap election, having been the most preferred last month, according to the latest European Fund Manager Survey from Bank of America.
Cordel inks deal with Middle East customer
Transport technology and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Cordel Group announced a significant new customer contract in the Middle East on Tuesday.
CMC Markets valuation too 'generous', says Canaccord Genuity
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated their 'sell' recommendation for shares of CMC Markets, arguing that their valuation was too "generous".