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British-Chinese relations at 'crucial historical juncture' over Hinkley Point
The relationship between the UK and China was at a “crucial historical juncture” over the development of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, Beijing´s top diplomat in the UK said.
BoE's Cafferty says more easing possible if weak surveys prove correct
The Bank of England might need to loosen policy further, should the signals from various economic surveys prove to be well-founded, a top-ranking official said, sending the pound duly lower.
Great Western and Crown Point to cooperate at Huntoon
Great Western Mining announced on Tuesday the signing of a cooperation agreement for the initial development of its M1 copper-gold prospect in Mineral County, Nevada.
SolGold says Ecuador is a strong exploration and mining destination
Australian gold and copper miner SolGold said Ecuador was becoming a strong exploration and mining destination due to recent developments at other mining companies in the region.
US close: Stocks end in the green after mixed data
US stocks finished higher on Tuesday following a mixed batch of economic data.
Bonds: BoE struggles to find enough long-dated Gilts to purchase
These were the movements in the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Amec Foster Wheeler leads gains among oil equipment and service stocks
Oil equipment and services stocks saw another day of gains, with shares in Amec Foster Wheeler spearheading the advance in the wake of its latest interim figures.
William Hill snubs take-over approach from 888 and Rank Group
William Hill dashed hopes of a three-way tie-up with rivals 888 Holdings and The Rank Group, saying the proposed premium was too low and the risks for its own shareholders surrounding the suggested financial stucture for the transaction too high.
Europe close: Dax enters 'bull' market led by Munich Re, car-makers
European stocks added to their recent gains as investors sifted through the latest batch of earnings reports, although traders noted the reduced trading volumes in their comments sent to clients.
London close: Stocks rally as traders assess earnings and data
London stocks gained on Tuesday as traders waded through corporate earnings and mixed economic data.
GLI Finance issues 23m new shares
GLI Finance announced that it had placed 23m new ordinary shares at 31p to raise £7. 1m.
Restructuring continues apace at Hargreaves Services
Full-year profits at Hargreaves Services sank as the company continued to restructure its operations in the face of low coal prices and UK coal generation-based power plant closures.
Horizonte Minerals makes progress at Araguaia
Brazil-focused nickel development company Horizonte Minerals announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2016 on Tuesday.
Quarto remains in red despite higher revenue
Illustrated book publisher and distribution company The Quarto Group announced its unaudited half year results for the six months ended 30 June on Tuesday, with revenue of $73. 3m up 8% in the period, compared with $67. 7m a year ago.
GW Pharmaceuticals widens loss as testing ramps up
Cannabinoid-focused pharmaceutical company GW Pharmaceuticals posted financial results for the third quarter ended 30 June on Tuesday.
Diamondcorp's South African Lace diamond mine re-opens
Miner Diamondcorp’s Lace diamond mine in the Free State Province in South Africa successfully restarted in July and is producing 30,000 tonnes per month.
OptiBiotix Health snacks now available at UK Whole Foods
AIM-listed OptiBiotix Health said its GoFigure meal replacement shakes and natural snack bars are now available at Whole Foods Market stores in the UK.
UK trade deficit widens in June, with weak pound boosting import prices
The UK´s shortfall on international trade worsened in June, with economists saying that exports had yet to react to the weakening seen in the pound, which in the very short-term in fact had the effect of making imports more expensive, thus adding to the deficit.
Director dealings: Chi-Med director's wife bags a bargain?
The wife of Hutchison China MediTech (Chi-Med) director Christopher Nash has swooped into the market to pick up a few of the company's shares a after hearing good reports on the China-based biopharma outfit's recent interim results and bulging drug pipeline.
US open: Stocks gain as traders digest data
US stocks advanced on Tuesday as oil prices rose and investors digested mixed economic data.