Latest News
Boston Scientific to buy Silk Road Medical in $1.26bn deal
Medical device company Silk Road Medical surged in pre-market trade on Tuesday after saying it had agreed to be bought by Boston Scientific in a $1. 26bn deal.
Premier African Minerals bullish about Zulu project
Premier African Minerals shares rose strongly on Tuesday after the mining company expressed confidence in its Zulu lithium and tantalum project in Zimbabwe.
Advanced Energy abandons pursuit of XP Power
Denver-based Advanced Energy Industries said on Tuesday that it does not plan to make a takeover offer for XP Power as it has not been able to access the due diligence necessary.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Whitbread rallies
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Whitbread surging ahead after well-received first-quarter results.
Bellway takeover might be best option for Crest Nicholson, says RBC
RBC Capital Markets has hiked its target price for Crest Nicholson from 175p to 250p, but kept an 'underperform' rating after the housebuilder rejected a second takeover offer from peer Bellway.
Whitbread confident on FY despite flat first quarter
Premier Inn owner Whitbread said it was confident on its full year outlook despite flat first quarter sales.
Clean Power Hydrogen gets CE-marking for electrolyser stacks
Green hydrogen technology and manufacturing company Clean Power Hydrogen announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded CE-marking for its membrane-free electrolyser (MFE) stacks.
German business sentiment improves less than expected - ZEW
German business sentiment improved less than expected in June, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
US pre-open: Stock futures flat ahead of retail sales data
US stock futures were pointing to a subdued start on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors pause for breath ahead of the release of retail sales data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq already at record highs.
RWS emission goals given the SBTi seal of approval
Technology-based language, content and intellectual property specialist RWS Holdings announced the approval of its near-term science-based emissions reduction target by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on Tuesday.
Carrefour shares plunge on reports of fine over franchise management
Shares of French supermarket giant Carrefour fell sharply on Tuesday, following reports from French media indicating that the economic and finance ministry had recommended a substantial fine against the company for its franchise network management.
Venice appeals court finds in favour of Quantum Blockchain subsidiary
Quantum Blockchain Technologies announced on Tuesday that the Court of Appeal of Venice issued a judgement on 10 June regarding the appeals in the lawsuit filed by its subsidiary, Clear Leisure 2017 (CL17), against the former directors and statutory auditors of Sipiem in Liquidazione (Sipiem).
Services prices push euro area CPI higher in May
The cost of living in the single currency bloc rose a tad last month as the cost of services picked up.
Intercede delivers record results as profits surge
Full-year results from cybersecurity firm Intercede showed record revenues and profits, with numbers bolstered by contract wins with US government agencies.
Residential Secure Income reports robust first half
Residential Secure Income (ReSI) reported a robust first-half performance on Tuesday, achieving like-for-like rental growth of 6. 5% and maintaining a rent collection rate of 99%.
Asia report: Most markets rise as RBA holds rates
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant rebound on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's positive momentum from the previous night.
Fisker runs out of road, files for bankruptcy
US electric vehicle startup Fisker on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection after talks with an unnamed major car maker on a cash injection ended without a deal and would now look to sell assets.
Wet weather sees slowdown in grocery sales
Fresh data released on Tuesday revealed a slowdown in take-home grocery sales, which increased by just 1. 0% over the four weeks to 9 June.
Science Group trading in line with expectations
Science Group announced a positive trading update on Tuesday, ahead of its annual general meeting.
AFC Energy delivers first high-power generator
Shares in AFC Energy advanced on Tuesday after the hydrogen power-generation group announced the delivery of its highest rated zero emission power generator.