Market Pulse
Altona Energy joint venture finally applies for Arckaringa licence
Altona Energy posted an update to its Arckaringa Coal Chemical Joint Venture Company on Tuesday, following the July announcement that a petroleum exploration licence was required from the South Australian government before drilling could begin.
Chinese lending beats forecasts in September
Chinese lenders extended more loans in September than analysts had anticipated, but the figures masked a slight slowdown, according to economists.
BoE should raise interest rates or risk losing independence, says Hague
The Bank of England should raise interest rates or risk losing its independence, William Hague said on Tuesday.
K3 Business Technology appoints Robert Price CFO
AIM-listed K3 Business Technology appointed Robert Price as its new chief financial officer on Tuesday, the latest in a number of senior management changes.
House prices edging higher, Land Registry shows
UK house prices strengthened, according to official measures that suggested the Brexit vote has not had much effect on the housing market.
DiamondCorp seeking suitor amid viability concerns
Beleaguered mining company DiamondCorp updated the market on Tuesday, confirming it was actively seeking a suitor with which to combine.
Johnson & Johnson Q3 numbers top expectations
Johnson & Johnson posted better-than-expected third-quarter numbers on Tuesday and lifted its earnings outlook for the year.
Europe midday: Stocks rise as investors sift through earnings
European stocks gained ground on Tuesday as investors sifted through corporate releases and amid rising oil prices.
London midday: Stocks rise as UK inflation reaches 22-month high
London stocks advanced on Tuesday as official data showed UK inflation rose to its highest level in almost two years.
Visa CEO Scharf to resign and be replaced by former American Express president
Charles Scharf, chief executive of Visa Inc, is to step down from his position later this year, and he will be replaced by former American Express president Alfred Kelly.
US pre-open: Firmer start seen as investors eye inflation data, Goldman earnings
US futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street as investors eyed key inflation data and earnings from the likes of Goldman Sachs.
Utilitywise hikes dividend after strong year, strengthens board
AIM-listed energy consultancy Utilitywise hiked its dividend 30% and hired two new directors after an encouraging year in which revenue grew strongly and new partnerships raised expectations.
Asia report: Most markets higher as gambling stocks recover
Most Asian markets finished higher on Tuesday, with oil prices rising and gambling stocks recovering some of their losses after the detention of a number of Australian casino employees by the Chinese authorities at the weekend.
Melania Trump defends Trump remarks as "boy talk"
Donald Trump's wife has defended her husband's comments in which he boasted about sexual misconduct, as the Republican presidential candidate struggles to deal with the fallout from leaked tapes of his interview with Billy Bush.
Burberry benefits from double pound boost, wholesale guidance cut
Burberry's like-for-like sales improved in the second quarter thanks to a spike in fashion-conscious tourists to the UK, but while it confirmed a larger potential profits boost from currency fluctuations, wholesale revenues cast a stain on the results.
Accesso's queueing technology slides into Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Accesso Technology Group, the AIM-listed premier technology solutions provider to leisure entertainment and cultural markets, announced a three-year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme parks to install its LoQueue virtual queuing solution at Wet’n’Wild Sydney.
Hurricane Energy reports well success at Lancaster field
AIM-listed oil and gas company Hurricane Energy said its second well at the Lancaster field, the 205 21a-7Z well, has achieved a sustainable flow rate of 14,500 stock tank barrels of oil per day.
IBM revenue falls in Q3 results but still beats expectations
International Business Machines Corporation beat on third quarter earnings posted on Monday evening, before initially rising in the stock market before an eventual fall in after-hours.
Clinigen expands operations into Japan
Clinigen Group, an AIM listed global pharmaceuticals and services company, has extended its geographical reach to Japan with the opening of a new office in Tokyo.
UK inflation hits highest rate in nearly two years
UK inflation in September rose unexpectedly strongly to hit its highest level in 22 months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).