Market Pulse
Anglo American updates its performance and growth outlook
Anglo American hosted a briefing for investors on Tuesday where it provided an update on the group’s current and projected operational and financial performance in which it expects to target $3-4bn of incremental annual EBITDA by 2022.
Wednesday preview: No-Confidence vote, US November CPI
The first thing that market participants should do on Wednesday morning is to scan the headlines for confirmation, or otherwise, that the 1922 Committee has received the pre-requisite 48 letters needed to trigger a no-confidence vote against the Prime Minister.
US close: Markets mixed as Huawei spat rolls on
US stocks finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, after a positive start to the session and as a former Canadian diplomat was detained in China amid a political spat over Asian telecom giant Huawei.
Europe close: Shares bounce despite uncertainty in UK, France, Spain
Shares on the Continent finished higher on Tuesday thanks to positive news around the US-China trade talks and somewhat more positive economic headlines locally.
London close: FTSE rebounds as pound slides on PM's struggles
London stocks clawed back some ground on Tuesday, boosted by strong showings from the likes of WPP and Ashtead and a shred of optimism about US-China relations, as the pound seesawed on the vicissitudes of Brexit.
Google CEO denies bias against right-wing in Congress testimony
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai testified before the House judiciary committee on Tuesday, where he committed to removing search results that violated hate-speech policies.
US open: Stocks higher following promising statements from China
US stocks recorded some gains early on Tuesday following a late recovery in the previous session, despite a former Canadian diplomat being detained in China amid a diplomatic spat over Asian telecom giant Huawei.
Telit makes progress in disposal of automotive unit
Internet of things enabler Telit Communications said trading has been going to plan during the year as it works hard to complete the sale of its automotive division.
Director dealings: Wife of BT director ups stake
A person closely associated with BT non-executive director Matthew Key purchased 31,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100 constituent on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead surges on results; Standard Life hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 8% to 6,840. 71 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's losses as Ashtead and WPP rallied.
Young's CFO Steve Robinson resigns
Young's said on Tuesday that Steve Robinson has resigned as chief financial officer and left the business to pursue other interests.
Superdry tumbles as Berenberg downgrades after 'annus horribilis'
Ahead of its interim results on Wednesday, Superdry suffered heavy losses as Berenberg downgraded its stance on the fashion retailer to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 950p from 1,200p following an "annus horribilis" for the group.
RA International secures contract in unnamed country with unnamed client
Remote location services specialist RA International Group has secured a contract in an unnamed central African country, with an unidentified publicly-listed US company, it announced on Tuesday.
Chinese credit growth slowest since 2005 in November
The broadest measure of credit growth for China's economy rose at its slowest pace in over a decade.
Volex acquires GTK in £14.3m deal
Cable assembly supplier Volex announced the acquisition of GTK, a UK-based manufacturer of customised electronic solutions including cable assemblies, displays and connectors, for a total consideration of £14. 3m on Tuesday.
Justin King to return to M&S as non-executive director
Marks & Spencer has appointed the former chief executive of Sainsbury's, Justin King, as a non-executive director.
Venn Life Sciences shuffles board, partners with Open Orphan DAC
Integrated drug development company Venn Life Sciences announced a strategic collaboration with Open Orphan DAC, as well as the issue of £1m in privately-held loan notes on Tuesday, to fund an increased focus of the business into the high growth area of orphan diseases.
Experian secures new five-year revolving credit facility
Credit checking firm Experian has secured a new five-year revolving credit facility totalling $1. 95bn.
Tristel expecting full-year profit growth as chairman departs
Infection prevention, contamination control and hygiene product manufacturer Tristel told shareholders that it was expecting unaudited pre-tax profit before share-based payments of at least £2. 2m in its first half on Tuesday, up from £2m year-on-year.
Pressure Technologies' loss widens as alternative energy revenue stumbles
Pressure Technologies reported on Tuesday that its full-year loss widened due to the impact of a weak performance in its Renewable Energy division.