Market Pulse
US close: Markets finish red amid deluge of corporate data
US equities finished in the red on Tuesday as a deluge of earnings were posted and traders awaited Apple’s fourth quarter results after the markets close.
Caterpillar lowers yearly guidance despite Q3 earnings beat
Sluggish growth and low commodity prices have been cited as some of the factors for Caterpillar lowering its full-year guidance on Tuesday, even though the company beat on its third quarter earnings.
Ascential to launch Money 20/20 fintech event in Singapore
AIM-listed Ascential, a business-to-business media company, launched a fintech event in Asia following events in the US and Copenhagen.
Netflix CEO not opposed to AT&T's Time Warner deal, but warns against "unfair advantage"
CEO of television streaming service Netflix Reed Hastings has said that he does not disagree with the proposed acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T, despite claims from lawmakers and competitors that it would damage competition.
Europe close: Stocks end flat to lower as oil prices reverse course
European stocks ended flat to slightly lower on Tuesday, unable to hold on to earlier gains as oil prices reversed course.
Director dealings: Dubens delivers immediate returns at OCL
Oakley Capital Investments Limited (OCL) founder and chief executive Peter Dubens has splashed the cash and sent shares in the AIM-listed investment company surging higher.
Clydesdale launches offer for RBS's William & Glyn branches, report says
Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank parent CYBG has made an offer to buy the 300 Williams & Glyn branches from Royal Bank of Scotland, according to reports.
Results round-up
AIM-listed Sabien Technology Group, a manufacturer of endotherm boiler energy efficiency technologies, reported that full-year revenue fell by nearly 50% but its sales pipeline has increased due to a change in its policy.
Google grabs eye-tracking technology to boost VR, AR or Glass
Google has acquired a startup company that is developing eye-tracking technology for use in virtual reality, augmented reality and its Google Glass eyewear.
Share acquires book of 8,000 accounts
Independent stockbroker Share, which operates The Share Centre, posted an update on trading - including its third quarter performance - and announced an agreement to acquire a book of 8,000 customer accounts on Tuesday.
Under Armour tumbles over lowest sales growth in six years
US sportswear brand Under Armour tumbled 16. 2% to $31. 77 in pre-market trading on Tuesday after a disappointing third quarter earnings report in which the company saw its weakest sales growth in the last six years.
US open: Stocks mixed in run up to Apple's Q4 earnings
US equities were mixed on Tuesday as a deluge of earnings were posted and traders awaited Apple’s fourth quarter results after the markets close.
Alba Mineral Resources completes survey work in Limerick
Alba Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday that it has completed a detailed gravity survey and soil sampling programme on its 100% owned prospecting licence PL3824 in County Limerick in the Republic of Ireland.
Swallowfield brand wins top male grooming award
Personal care and beauty products developer and supplier Swallowfield announced on Tuesday that one of the products in its ‘The Real Shaving Co’ brand was the recipient of an award at the GQ Grooming Awards.
KEFI Minerals positive about talks with Ethiopian Government
Gold exploration and development company KEFI Minerals provided an update on its discussions with the Government of Ethiopia on Tuesday, over various aspects involved in formalising the agreements for the development of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project.
MP Evans soars on hostile Malaysian takeover offer
Shareholders in Indonesian palm oil plantation owner MP Evans have received a 640p takeover from Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK), though the AIM-listed company's board has rejected the terms of the deal.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but Whitbread drops on Costa concerns
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 7,043. 33 in afternoon trade.
FTSE 250 movers: National Express gains but Countrywide slumps
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 1% to 17,848. 99 in afternoon trade.
Commodities: Moderate gains in bulk metals after volatility during Chinese session
Commodities were little changed overall in early afternoon trading despite sharp gains overnight in the prices for several key steel-making ingredients during Chinese trading hours.
Secure Property extends Romania redeemable shares
Secure Property Development & Investment updated the market on the acquisition of the BLUEBIGBOX 3 property in Romania on Tuesday.