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US pre-open: Futures slightly lower ahead of Presidential debate
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday following big wins for major indices in the previous session.
Gamma Communications upbeat after strong first half
Gamma Communications reported a strong set of first-half results on Tuesday, with revenue growing 10% to £282. 5m and gross profit increasing 11% to £145. 8m.
AstraZeneca shares drop on lung cancer trial update
The share price of AstraZeneca took a big hit on Tuesday after investors reacted to disappointing news from the company's latest lung cancer trials.
Chesnara reports strong cash generation, though earnings dip
Chesnara reported strong cash generation and continued dividend growth in its interim results on Tuesday, although its earnings dipped compared to last year.
Renold trades in line YTD, acquires MAC Chain Company
Industrial chains supplier Renold said on Tuesday trading was in line with internal expectations year-to-date, with revenues falling slightly as a result of adverse foreign exchange movements.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors digest jobs data
London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Wizz Air set to launch Gatwick-Jeddah route
Wizz Air is set to launch the first budget flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia next year, it emerged on Tuesday.
EU court upholds EUR 2.4bn Google antitrust fine
Google found itself on the losing end of a significant European legal battle on Tuesday, as the EU's Court of Justice upheld a €2. 4bn fine imposed on the company for antitrust violations.
Lords Group confident despite revenue dip
Lords Group reported a slight dip in revenue amidst challenging market conditions in its unaudited interim results on Tuesday.
Revenue falls, underlying profit improves for James Fisher
James Fisher reported a period of both financial challenges and progress in its turnaround strategy in its half-year results on Tuesday.
IQE sees FY results at lower end of market views, shares slump
IQE slumped on Tuesday as it said its full-year performance was set to be at the lower end of analyst forecasts, as some markets remain in recovery in the second half of the year.
CMA to open first phase of probe into Carlsberg's acquisition of Britvic
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Tuesday that it was opening the first phase of an investigation into Danish brewer Carlsberg’s £3. 3n acquisition of Britvic.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as investors sift through China trade data
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors reacted to fresh data from China and the positive momentum from Wall Street's rebound.
UK grocery inflation dips to 1.7% - Kantar
UK grocery inflation fell in the four weeks to 1 September, according to data released by Kantar on Tuesday.
Apple loses decade-long Irish tax battle
Tech giant Apple has lost a decade-long battle with the European Union regarding a €13. 0bn tax bill in Ireland.
Oxford Nanopore files US subpoena application
Nanopore sequencing products company Oxford Nanopore Technologies has filed an application in the US District Court for the Northern District of California for leave to serve subpoenas in support of a lawsuit it intends to file in the courts of England and Wales.
Essentra taps Rowan Baker for CFO
Essential components manufacturer Essentra has appointed Rowan Baker to the role of chief financial officer, with effect from 5 November.
Centamin to be taken over by AngloGold Ashanti in £1.9bn deal
Gold miner Centamin - which operates the Sukari gold mine in Egypt - said on Tuesday that it had agreed to be taken over by AngloGold Ashanti in a £1. 9bn deal.
Europe open: Stocks rise for second day ahead of ECB meeting
European stocks rose on Tuesday morning, with weakness in London offset by decent gains elsewhere, as the Stoxx 600 continues to rebound after last week's sell-off.
AJ Bell chief operating officer to step down
Investment platform operator AJ Bell revealed on Tuesday that chief operating officer Roger Stott will step down from the board at the end of 2024.