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Wednesday preview: UK CPI, geopolitics in focus
Investors' focus in the middle of the week will be on the cost of living in the UK.
Europe close: Stocks extend gains
European markets extended gains on Tuesday as an upbeat business survey from Germany boosted sentiment, even as investors digested the prior session's rally on Wall Street.
US midday: Stocks mixed with analysts divided on outlook
Stocks in the US were trading on a mixed footing, following sharp gains during the preceding session and despite reports that Ukraine and Russia had reached a partial ceasefire agreement covering each others' energy infrastructure and the Black Sea.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of Spring Statement
London stocks ended Tuesday in positive territory, ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on Wednesday, supported by gains in housebuilding shares and strength from Segro and Shell.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group lifts stake in AO World
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group upped its stake in online electricals retailer AO World on Tuesday.
Director dealings: Jadestone Energy, Insig AI execs invest
Among the director dealings disclosed to the market in London on Tuesday were large purchases made by insiders at Jadestone Energy and Insig AI.
FTSE 100 movers: Segro rallies; Kingfisher tumbles after results
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 8,668. 18 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Kingfisher shares slump on weak outlook after FY profit falls
Shares in Kingfisher slumped on Tuesday after the DIY retail group forecast small earnings growth this year at best and warned of the impact of budgetary measures in the UK and France on consumer sentiment and costs in the short term.
Shell targets LNG sales growth, investor returns & spending cuts
Energy giant Shell unveiled plans to increase investor returns, cut spending and lift liquified natural gas sales targets but came in for heavy criticism of chief executive Wael Sawan's pay package.
Europe open: Stoxx up despite Trump tariff turmoil
European markets opened higher on Tuesday as traders eyed the latest developments in US President Donald Trump’s volatile approach to trade tariffs amid another dump of corporate earnings and trading statements.
JPMorgan cuts European banks ‘overweight’ against US banks to ‘neutral’
JPMorgan Cazenove said on Tuesday that it was remaining positive on European banks, moving from ‘overweight’ Europe versus US banks to ‘neutral’, considering the discount of just 16% for Europe to US banks today.
IP Group adds £10m to buyback after focusing on profitable exits
Intellectual property company IP Group reported a wider annual loss and lower net asset value as it focused on generating cash from profitable investment exits and said it would use the money to extend its share buyback by £10m.
Anglo American’s Sakatti copper project given ‘strategic’ status by EU
Anglo American said on Tuesday that its Sakatti copper and polymetallic project in Finland has been designated as a 'strategic project' by the European Commission.
Europe midday: Stoxx surges as German Ifo survey boosts sentiment
European markets extended gains on Tuesday as an upbeat business survey from Germany boosted sentiment while traders also eyed the latest developments in US President Donald Trump’s volatile approach to trade tariffs amid another dump of corporate earnings and trading statements.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Segro, Shell advance
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a strong showing from housebuilders, with Segro and Shell also providing a boost.
Retail sales slump in March amid weak consumer confidence - CBI
UK retail sales slumped in March amid weak consumer confidence, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s latest ‘distributive trades’ survey.
THG raises £90m, founder Matthew Moulding contributes £60m
THG said on Tuesday that it has raised £90m in a share placing and refinancing, which includes a £60m contribution from founder and chief executive Matthew Moulding, as it looks to support its "strategic growth targets".
US pre-open: Stocks pointing to flat start on Wall Street, trade and geopolitics in focus
Futures markets are pointing to a roughly flat start to the trading day on Wall Street.
Pantheon Resources closes $35m bond offering
Pantheon Resources announced on Tuesday that it has successfully closed a $35m senior convertible bond offering, securing funding to support its oil and gas exploration activities on Alaska’s North Slope.