Market Pulse
InternetQ nine month revenue and profit rise as both divisions perform well
InternetQ posted a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit for the first nine months to the end of September on the back of strong momentum in its two businesses.
FTSE 250 movers: Kaz Minerals and Ophir Energy help market surge
The FTSE 250 surged ahead on Tuesday as traders bet that the Paris attacks would not have a lasting effect on global markets.
FTSE 100 movers: Smiths Group surges on pension deal
London’s FTSE 100 index was up 1. 2% to 17,052. 80 at 1500 GMT, with Smiths Group pacing the advance as investors welcomed a deal to cut its pensions contributions.
US open: Wall Street opens on a flat note after CPI data
US equities were flat early on Tuesday, as investors digested inflation data and a report on industrial production.
Greece strikes deal with creditors to unlock bailout funds
Athens has struck a deal with its international creditors on Tuesday over measures it will need to implement in order to unlock around €12bn (£8. 4bn) in loans.
US industrial production declines in October
US industrial production declined unexpectedly in October, figures released on Tuesday showed.
Paddy Power says momentum continuing despite adverse sports results
Dublin-based bookmaker Paddy Power, which is set to merge with Betfair to create one of the world’s largest betting and gaming companies, said trading in the period from 1 July to 15 November has been in line with its expectations following a very strong first half performance.
US CPI rises for first time in three months in October
The US consumer price index (CPI) rose for the first time in three months in October, figures released on Tuesday showed.
Bwin extends supply deal with Danish partner
Bwin. Party Digital Entertainment announced a multi-year extension to its existing B2B supply agreement with Danske Licens Spil, which is the online gaming subsidiary of Danske Spil.
Bank of Indonesia unexpectedly lowers reserve requirement ratios
The Bank of Indonesia moved unexpectedly on Tuesday to prop up economic activity without undermining its currency, amid increased speculation the US Federal Reserve will decide to hike interest rate in December.
Smiths Group starts solidly despite oil and gas softness
Sales at Smiths Group declined only 4% in the first quarter, as solid trading performances by the detection and medical businesses made up for most of the weak markets endured by its oil and gas customers.
Lavendon confident of meeting full year expectations
Lavendon Group said it remained confident of meeting its profit expectations for the year as margins and return on capital employed continue to improve.
Aquatic Foods serves up revenue increase in first three quarters of 2015
Marine foods and seafood producer Aquatic Foods posted an increase in revenue in the first three quarters of the year.
London midday: Stocks keep pushing higher ahead of US data
Come midday London's top-flight index was headed for its largest gain in six weeks, egged on by ‘dovish’ comments from the European Central Bank's chief economist and strong gains on Wall Street in the previous session which some market commentary described as “extremely resilient”, although they came on very thin trading volumes.
London open: Stocks jump on 'dovish' ECB remarks
London's top-flight index jumped early on Tuesday on the back of dovish comments from the European Central Bank's chief economist and following strong gains in Wall Street the previous session which saw the S&P 500 bounce back from the prior week's losses.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Construction in the spotlight
The focus is on construction in Tuesday’s newspaper share tips, with Taylor Wimpey and Keller in the spotlight.
Rdio winds up as Pandora picks up the pieces
Pandora has forced Rdio to file for bankruptcy as part of a deal to purchase a number of its key assets.
CDialogues tumbles on profit warning
Shares in CDialogues tumbled after it cautioned that full year revenue will be below current market expectations as a weaker performance of certain projects in September dented third quarter revenue.
Havelock's 2016 revenue to take a hit as major client cuts spending
Shares in Havelock Europa slid on Tuesday after the interior solutions provider said one of its largest financial services clients will be substantially reducing its spend on refurbishment and development next year.
Atkins acquires nuclear waste experts PP&T for $318m
WS Atkins has agreed to acquire the nuclear waste and decommissioning specialist PP&T for $318m (£206m) cash.