Market Pulse
US close: Stocks eke out small gains as energy sector lends support
US stocks eked out small gains on Tuesday, reversing early losses on the back of geopolitical concerns amid strength in the energy sector.
Sector movers: Travel stocks hit by geopolitical tensions
The London market ended up in negative territory on Tuesday, as travel stocks were hit by geopolitical tensions even though natural resources stocks bounced back on stronger commodity pricing.
Commodities: Oil up on geopolitical tension, metals recover
Oil benchmarks escaped recent oversupply concerns on Tuesday to post upticks following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while metals recovered on short covering after massive overnight declines.
Europe close: Equities plunge as geopolitical tensions rise
European stocks plunged on Tuesday as geopolitical concerns intensified after a Russian warplane was shot down by the Turkish airforce.
London close: Geopolitical tensions weigh on market
UK stocks were under pressure on Tuesday as heightened geopolitical tensions weighed on the market.
FX Roundup: Dollar corrects against global crosses on weak data
The dollar fell against major global currency crosses on Tuesday, excepting the pound, after US consumer confidence declined unexpectedly in November.
Wednesday preview: Osborne to deliver Spending Review and Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne will reveal the government’s budget and plans for the economy in the joint Spending Review and Autumn Statement on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Burberry and airlines lead FTSE fall
London's FTSE 100 index was in the red on Tuesday as declines in airlines and housebuilders offset a mining bounce.
Chamberlin interim results disappoint but auto contracts offer hope
Industrial castings and engineering group Chamberlin delivered disappointing interim results that reflected weak demand from industrial markets and a sharp depreciation in the euro, meaning profits for the full year will be short of last year's.
Kingfisher's lower sales and margin shrinkage disappoint
Kingfisher reported increased like-for-like sales in the third quarter of 2. 6%, though total sales of £2. 7bn were down 2. 5% due to currency effects as a strong UK performance was undermined by continued softer trading in France.
Ocean Wilsons chair gives market confidence in company
After a dip in Ocean Wilsons Holdings’ subsidiary’s third quarter revenue and operating profit, its chairman is stumping up his own cash to back the company.
Broker tips: Babcock, AO World, Burberry
Babcock's mission critical services division failed to deliver at the half-year stage, but analysts at Panmure Gordon had anticipated it and other parts of the business acted as an offset.
Pure Wafer to sell subsidiary and cancel AIM listing
Silicon wafer reclaim services provider Pure Wafer has reached a deal to sell its operating subsidiary and has unveiled plans to cancel its AIM listing.
Apple's iPad Pro expected to bring in $2.4bn
Apple’s iPad Pro could be worth at least $2. 4bn (£1. 59bn) to the company, according to RBC Capital Markets.
FTSE 250 movers: AO World's losses drive market down
The FTSE 250 fell 166. 68 points (0. 97%) on Tuesday to 16,940. 23 by mid-afternoon.
Panmure Gordon stays at buy on Babcock
Babcock´s mission critical services division failed to deliver at the half-year stage, but analysts at Panmure Gordon had anticipated it and other parts of the business acted as an offset.
US consumer confidence declines unexpectedly in November
US consumer confidence declined unexpectedly in November, figures released on Tuesday showed.
Turkey says Russian fighter was warned 10 times
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has called an extraordinary meeting after a Russian SU 24 warplane was shot down over Turkey on Tuesday, AFP reports.
De La Rue profits plunge less than predicted
Banknote printer De La Rue said it was on target to hit full-year forecast after a solid first half.
Alton Towers Smiler crash down to "human error"
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments said the crash on the Smiler ride at Alton Towers that left four people seriously injured was caused by “human error”.