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Easyjet suspends flights to Israel until October
Budget carrier easyJet on Tuesday said it had suspended flights to Tel Aviv until October 27 after Iran's missile and drone attack against Israel on Saturday night.
US housing starts fall by more than expected in March
Builders broke ground on fewer new homes last month than anticipated.
Bank of America upbeat despite profits slide
Bank of America said it had seen a “strong” first quarter on Tuesday, despite posting a sharp fall in profits.
Ericsson sees sales stabilising, shares spark
Shares in Ericsson rallied on Tuesday, after the Swedish telecoms group posted above-forecast quarterly numbers and said it expected sales to stabilise in the second half.
Germany investor morale strengthens in April - ZEW
Investor morale in Germany improved by more than expected this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday.
International Paper to snap up DS Smith in £7.8bn deal
International Paper has agreed to buy British rival DS Smith in a £7. 8bn all-share deal, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Dr Martens shares plunge 30% as CEO goes amid bleak profit outlook
Dr Martens shares slumped by a third on Tuesday as the UK bootmaker said chief executive Kenny Wilson would step down and issued another profit warning for the current financial year amid continuing woes in its key US market.
Ninety One assets under management slip year-on-year
Global investment manager Ninety One said in an update on Tuesday that its assets under management amounted to £126bn as of 31 March.
Superdry to quit stock market in far-reaching restructuring
Superdry is to delist from the London Stock Exchange as part of a far-reaching restructuring plan, the struggling retailer confirmed on Tuesday.
Hollywood Bowl revenue reaches record in first half
Hollywood Bowl reported a record first-half revenue of £119. 2m in a trading update on Tuesday, making for an 8. 1% increase year-on-year.
GSK meningococcal vaccine accepted by US FDA for review
GSK announced on Tuesday that its five-in-one meningococcal ABCWY (MenABCWY) vaccine candidate had been accepted for regulatory review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
B&M flags decent group-wide revenue growth
Discount retailer B&M reported growth in revenue across its fascias in a full-year update on Tuesday, with B&M UK achieving £4. 41bn, marking a 4% increase.
Auction Technology revenue rises as it adjusts margin forecasts
Online marketplace operator Auction Technology Group reported a 6% improvement in first-half revenue in an update on Tuesday, to $86m, as it narrowed its full-year margin guidance.
Oxford Instruments ends year in line with expectations
Scientific technology specialist Oxford Instruments said in an update on Tuesday that trading in the financial year just ended was in line with expectations, with positive momentum in revenue growth.
Hays net fees fall amid tough global recruiting market
Global recruiter Hays reported a fall in net fees in a challenging third quarter on Tuesday, down 17% in total year-on-year, and 14% lower on a like-for-like basis.
Plus500 tracks ahead of expectations in first quarter
Plus500 reported a solid first-quarter performance in an update on Tuesday, with the company tracking ahead of market expectations for the 2024 financial year.
QinetiQ ends year in line with forecasts, finance chief departs
QinetiQ Group reported a good operational performance in the final quarter of its financial year on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.
UK unemployment rate rises to 4.2%; Wages up 6%
The UK's unemployment rate rose by 4. 2%, official data revealed on Tuesday, with the number of people classed as "economically inactive" on the rise while employers started to cut back on hirings.
Moneysupermarket reports mixed first quarter
Moneysupermarket Group reported continued growth in insurance segments in its first quarter on Tuesday, with overall revenue up 8% at £114. 6m.
Vodafone taps SAP executive to lead business division
Vodafone announced the appointment of Marika Auramo as chief executive of Vodafone Business on Tuesday, effective from 1 July.