Market Pulse
London close: Stocks mixed on manufacturing data, Middle East tensions
London markets ended Tuesday with mixed results, as investors reacted to manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Middle East developments.
Powerhouse Energy reports progress on Bridgend technical centre
Waste-to-energy technology developer Powerhouse Energy reported progress on the development of its technical centre in Bridgend, Wales on Tuesday, which it described as a key part of its strategy to demonstrate its waste-to-energy technology and explore commercial applications.
Director dealings: Relx director snaps up shares
Relx revealed on Tuesday that director June Felix had acquired 1,400 ordinary shares in the London-listed information and analytics company.
FTSE 100 movers: WPP shines; 3i in the red again
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 8,251. 12 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
US construction spending falls 0.1pc in August
US construction spending fell 0. 1% month-on-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2. 13trn in August, according to the Census Bureau, following a revised 0. 5% decrease in August and missing forecasts of a 0. 1% rise.
ISM US manufacturing PMI holds steady in September
The Institute of Supply Management's manufacturing index, as market participants tried to gain fresh insight into the state of the US economy amid ongoing fears surrounding a potential US recession.
US open: Stocks start off Q4 with early losses, manufacturing data in focus
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as major indices kicked off Q4 trading with losses.
PepsiCo to buy tortilla chip maker Siete for $1.2bn
PepsiCo said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy tortilla chip maker Siete for $1. 2bn.
Mothercare suspends shares from AIM due to delayed results
Mothercare suspended its shares from trading on AIM on Tuesday due to a delay in the publication of its results for the year to 30 March 2024.
Petro Matad announces successful Heron-2 drilling results
Mongolian oil company Petro Matad announced successful drilling results from its Heron-2 well, located in Block XX in the Tamsag Basin, eastern Mongolia on Tuesday.
Mpac launches £1m retail offer alongside £29m placing
High-speed packaging and automation company Mpac launched a retail offer to raise up to £1m on Tuesday, as part of a larger placing to raise almost £30m.
Intelligent Ultrasound completes £40.5m sale of Clinical AI business
Intelligent Ultrasound announced on Tuesday that it has completed the sale of its Clinical AI Business to GE HealthCare, for an enterprise value of £40. 5m.
Adnoc to buy Covestro in €11.7bn deal
Covestro shares sparked on Tuesday after the German chemicals firm agreed to be bought by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil firm Adnoc for about €11. 7bn.
US pre-open: Stocks mixed ahead of manufacturing data
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as major indices looked set to kick off Q4 trading on a somewhat muted note.
London midday: Stocks push up as investors mull UK manufacturing, EZ inflation
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and eurozone inflation figures, and considered the consequences of Israel’s invasion of Southern Lebanon.
Boeing considers raising at least $10bn selling new stock - report
Boeing is reportedly considering raising at least $10bn by selling new stock as it looks to replenish cash reserves depleted further by an ongoing strike.
Eco Animal Health warns on FY revenues
Veterinary products group Eco Animal Health warned on Tuesday that recent challenges in China and Southeast Asia meant that full-year revenues would be "materially below" current market expectations.
SpaceandPeople finalises five-year deal with Network Rail
Retail and brand experience specialist SpaceandPeople confirmed the completion of its contract with Network Rail on Tuesday, securing exclusive rights for exhibitions, events, promotions, and sampling across the railway asset operator’s managed station estate.
Greggs backs full-year outlook but Q3 sales growth slows
Greggs slumped on Tuesday as it backed its full-year outlook but reported a slowdown in third-quarter sales growth.
WPP secures 'favourable outcome' from Unilever media review, shares jump
WPP jumped on Tuesday after consumer goods giant Unilever concluded its global media review and reappointed the ad agency’s media services business, Mindshare, in key markets.