Market Pulse
Assura expanding after equity raise
Healthcare real estate investment trust Assura was pressing ahead with its expansion plans on Tuesday, updating the market on its activities since a significant equity raise late last year.
Grainger joint venture buys Kew Bridge estate
Grainger’s joint venture with APG has acquired Kew Bridge Court for approximately £57. 3m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on negative US and Asian cues
London stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, taking their cue from downbeat sessions in the US and Asia as worries about global growth and oil prices weigh on investors’ minds.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: HSBC, Osborne, Google, stamp duty
HSBC is leaning towards keeping its headquarters in London after 10 months of agonising debate reflecting a reversal of the previous stance of chief executive Stuart Gulliver. In private meetings over the past few weeks, Mr Gulliver has played down the case for leaving the UK, according to people present, arguing that the environment in the UK is far more stable than he had feared a year ago. – Financial Times.