Market Pulse
US close: Stocks little changed ahead of Fed, BoJ
US stocks ended little changed on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
Three outsources Glasgow customer services to Capita
Telecomminications and internet service provider Three has outsourced its customer management services in the UK to Capita, a professional services company, in a deal worth about £70m.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of central banks
European stocks ended on a mixed note, as investors looked ahead to rate announcements from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Dairy Crest, Mitie
Dairy Crest shares are still a buy, despite the most recent concerns surrounding increases in two of the key commodities which the company relied upon, The Times's Tempus said.
Clinton bounces back in poll after return from pneumonia
Hillary Clinton appears to be clawing back some of her lead that was lost in recent weeks to rival Donald Trump, according to the latest poll from NBC/Survey Monkey on Tuesday.
London close: Stocks rise as traders eye Fed and BoJ policy announcements
London stocks finished the session higher on Tuesday as investors braced for policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve.
Sound Energy begins civil works in northern Italy
Europe and Africa-focused upstream company Sound Energy confirmed the commencement of civil works at the Badile exploration well site, onshore Northern Italy, on Tuesday.
Andrew Roberts to join 1Spatial as chairman
Spatial software and solutions company 1Spatial announced on Tuesday that Andrew Roberts was joining the board as independent non-executive chairman.
Fox Marble sales more than double in first half
Fox Marble Holdings announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Tuesday, with sales for the period more than doubling to €0. 26m from €0. 11m in the first half of 2015.
Theresa May courts NY banks and businesses to quell Brexit uncertainty
The Prime Minister met with US banks and leading business chiefs from the technology and retail sectors to reassure them over investing in the country since Britain voted to leave the European Union.
Rare Earth Minerals increases stake in Bacanora Minerals by £4.5m
Rare Earth Minerals, an investment company which focuses on lithium and rare element deposits, increased its stake in Bacanora Minerals to 19. 8% with an ‘on market’ deal worth £4. 5m.
Results round-up
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher nailed an encouraging increase in first half profits and confirmed early progress in chief executive Véronique Laury's ambitious turnaround project.
Tricor accepts decision on VAT claim
Tricor updated the market on its ongoing VAT claim on Tuesday, confirming that the board has resolved that it will not appeal the decision of the Upper Tribunal.
Tesla faces further autopilot accusations from China lawsuit
A Chinese father has accused Tesla's autopilot system of being at fault for his son's death, in a lawsuit against the company in the country.
Tuesday broker round-up
Petra Diamonds: Citigroup reiterates buy with a target price of 120p; JP Morgan reiterates overweight with a 139p target.
Director dealings: Zoopla founder pockets £14m from share sale
Zoopla chief executive Alex Chesterman has sold a third of his shares in the property group to pocket a tasty £13. 8m.
US open: Stocks gain ahead of policy announcements from FOMC and BoJ
US stocks rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to interest rate announcements from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve.
New Myanmar Investments shares admitted to trading
Burma-focused investment company Myanmar Investments International confirmed on Tuesday that, following its announcement on 13 September regarding its $4. 22m gross fundraising, that the 3. 25 million new ordinary shares of nil par value each and 811,368 new warrants were admitted to trading on 16 September.
FTSE 100 movers: Burberry in fashion after London catwalk show
London's blue chip shares were in style on Tuesday, as reports from London Fashion Week proved a welcome diversion for investors who were bracing themselves for central bank announcements later in the week.
Old Mutual may shelve plans to list wealth management unit, report says
Old Mutual may hold off from listing its UK wealth management unit as a result of the mounting costs of upgrading its investment platform.