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US close: Dow falls for fourth day, but Nvidia lifts Nasdaq
US stocks finished mixed again on Tuesday with the Dow falling for the fourth straight day but the Nasdaq rising more than 1%, helped by gains from chip giant Nvidia.
Europe close: Stoxx drops to three-month low as geopolitical tensions rise
European stocks finished at a fresh three-month low on Tuesday as market sentiment was shaken by concerns of a significant escalation in conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Broker tips: DCC, Judges Scientific, Sainsburys, Tesco
Jefferies hiked its price target on buy-rated DCC to 7,950. 0p from 7,600. 0p on Tuesday after the sales, marketing and support services group announced last week that it was planning to simplify its operations and focus on the energy sector.
Ground Rents Income Fund sells off largest asset
Closed-ended real estate investment trust Ground Rents Income Fund announced on Tuesday that it had sold its largest asset for £7. 9m.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation, Nvidia results
London’s equity markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest UK inflation data and closely watched US corporate earnings from Nvidia.
Wednesday preview: UK CPI, Sage in focus
Investors' focus in the middle of the week would be on the latest UK consumer price data.
GMB union calls retailer jobs threat on tax measures 'pathetic'
The GMB Union on Tuesday called large UK retailers "utterly pathetic" over their threat to cut jobs in response to tax measures in the new Labour government's first Budget.
Director dealings: Asos director raises stake
Asos revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director William Barker had acquired 381,673 ordinary shares in the London-listed fast fashion retailer.
FTSE 100 movers: Imperial Brands gains on results; IAG flies lower
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 8,080. 19 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks trade lower, Walmart hikes FY guidance
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as market participants digested Q3 earnings from one of the nation's largest retailers.
UK competition regulator drops probe into Google's Anthropic investment
UK regulators have announced that Google owner Alphabet's investment in AI safety and research company Anthropic doesn't require a full, in-depth probe.
Walmart hikes FY guidance, Q3 earnings beat expectations
Retailer Walmart hiked its full-year guidance on Tuesday after Q3 earnings and revenue came in ahead of expectations.
US housing starts fall by 3.1pc in October
US housing starts fell by 3. 1% in October, according to the Census Bureau, missing expectations for a reading of 1. 33m.
Amcor snaps up packaging rival Berry Global for $8.4bn
Australian packaging group Amcor announced on Tuesday that it is to buying smaller American rival Berry Global in a deal worth $8. 4bn.
LungLife AI upbeat on progress with LungLB test
Lung cancer diagnostics developer LungLife AI reported significant progress in the commercialisation of its ‘LungLB’ test on Tuesday, which was designed to facilitate early detection and improve patient outcomes.
Lowe's punts on hurricane repair demand after upbeat Q3 results
US home improvement retailer Lowe’s lifted full-year guidance on Tuesday, betting on more spending from people hit by recent hurricanes.
Jefferies hikes price target on DCC, says ‘simplicity can unlock value’
Jefferies hiked its price target on buy-rated DCC on Tuesday after the sales, marketing and support services group announced last week that it was planning to simplify its operations and focus on the energy sector.
Katoro Gold completes initial fieldwork at White Pine
Katoro Gold, a company focused on energy and precious mineral exploration, announced on Tuesday that it has completed initial reconnaissance fieldwork at its wholly-owned White Pine Uranium Project in northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Acuity RM buys Rizikon software from collapsed Crossword Cybersecurity
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software provider Acuity RM announced the acquisition of the Rizikon software product on Tuesday, including its intellectual property and customer lists, from the collapsed Crossword Cybersecurity, for £15,000 cash.