Market Pulse
Polymetal gold production improves quarterly but drop year-on-year
Polymetal International announced its group production results for the third quarter and nine months to 30 September on Tuesday, with production of 372 Koz of gold equivalent in Q3 2016, an increase of 29% quarter-on-quarter.
US close: Stocks in the black after solid earnings releases
US stocks ended in the black as investors cheered a series of solid earnings reports from the likes of Goldman Sachs and Philip Morris.
Sector movers: Retailers rise to the top
Retailers led gains in the market, with Tesco and Sainsbury leading the pack north on the heels of the latest sector survey results.
Barclays raises 2017 UK CPI forecast, housing prices seen more resilient
Economists at Barclays revised their UK consumer price forecasts for 2017 higher to factor in the sharp weakening seen in the pound recently.
FX round-up: Sterling up after UK inflation data, hint of Brexit ratification
Sterling clawed its way off recent Brexit-inspired softness to make hearty gains on several key crosses due to, at least in part, a faster than expected rise in UK inflation to an almost two-year high.
Europe close: Stocks higher as bond yields fall back ahead of ECB
European stocks gained ground on Tuesday as investors sifted through corporate releases and bond markets recovered some of their poise.
Gear4music rocks in first half trading
Gear4music, the AIM listed UK based online retailer of musical instruments and equipment, announced a successful first half especially in Europe, which represented 40% of its total sales.
Alexander Mining reports positive signs from AmmLeach testing
Alexander Mining posted a progress report on its leaching technologies licence agreement in Australia with Accudo Metals on Tuesday.
Cambria Africa reports significantly improved operating results
Cambria Africa announced a further improvement in its operating results for the year to 31 August on Tuesday, with its Payserv division achieving $5. 4m in revenues, an increase of 7. 8% year-on-year.
US homebuilder confidence edges lower in October, NAHB says
Builder confidence in the States edged lower in October but remained at its second-highest level of 2016, albeit amid concerns about a shortage of construction lots and labour.
Trump: Paul Ryan does not support me because he wants to be president
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again criticised one of the main detractors from within his own Republican party, accusing House Speaker Paul Ryan of withdrawing his support because of his own presidential ambitions.
Saudi Arabia prepares for debut international bond sale
The details of the terms offered by Saudi Arabia on its debut sale of foreign currency sovereign debt got out as the Kingdom prepared to tap global capital markets to help fund a budget deficit which had swelled to 15% of gross domestic product in 2015.
Connect Group revenue and profit ahead for full-year
Specialist distributor Connect Group announced its preliminary results for the year to 31 August on Tuesday, with total revenue of £1. 9bn, up 1. 7%.
Botswana Diamonds begins drilllling on kimberlite licence
Shares in AIM-listed miner Botswana Diamonds fell more than 12% on Tuesday, as the company announced that drilling has started on the kimberlite pipe.
Matomy Media signs up RBC Capital Markets for strategic review
Digital advertising company Matomy Media Group announced on Tuesday that it has engaged RBC Capital Markets as its financial advisor to lead a review of strategic alternatives.
DotDigital revenue grows across regions, 'well placed' for more
Dotdigital Group, the AIM listed provider of intuitive software as a service (SaaS) and managed services to digital marketing professionals, reported a rise in revenues across its global operations.
Chaarat rejects offer to buy gold project
Exploration and development company Chaarat announced on Tuesday that the preparation of the Bankable Feasibility Study for the Tulkubash Heap Leach Project was progressing on schedule.
Hardide trades in line with expectations as oil markets subside
Advanced surface coating technology company Hardide posted a pre-close trading update ahead of ts preliminary results for the year to 30 September on Tuesday.
OPEC chief sees output cut deal in November
Discussions about individual countries' production quotas were unlikely to prove to be a insurmountable stumbling block, the head of the world's cartel of main oil-producing countries said, according to reports.
Harley Davidson profits skid lower as buyers look overseas
US motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson released its third quarter earnings report on Tuesday before the opening bell, showing a significant decrease in profits in comparison with the same quarter last year.