Market Report
More patents and shelf space for Venture Life breath care brand
International consumer self-care group Venture Life announced on Tuesday that it had been granted patents in Japan, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico for its UltraDEX Sensitive range.
FX round-up: Sterling lower on the crosses as UK data weighs
Sterling ended Tuesday lower on most key pairs in a UK market sombre all day after the deadly Manchester suicide bomb attack last night.
Europe close: Stocks end higher as euro slips
European stocks ended the day on a high note on the heels of a slate of positive economic data out of the single currency bloc.
London close: FTSE 100 limps to mildly lower close after Manchester terror attack
London stocks limped to a mildly lower close as a sombre UK came to terms with the deadly suicide bomb attack in Manchester last night.
Wednesday preview: Retail display as Marks, Dixons, Kingfisher all report
Wednesday will see three big UK retail groups reports results: Marks & Spencer, Dixons Carphone and B&Q owner Kingfisher; while the focus Stateside will be on GDP and meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Strong US services growth balances softer industrials, PMI surveys show
US services activity grew faster than expected in May, though manufacturing output slowed on the previous month, according to a purchasing managers' index survey published on Tuesday.
Goldman Sachs removes Hunting from 'conviction list' on muted US outlook
Hunting shares gushed lower on Tuesday as Goldman Sachs removed the stock from its Conviction List and cut the price target to 686. 4p from 774p, but kept it at 'buy'.
Commodities: Crude around even ahead of this week's stores data, Opec
Crude-oil futures are trading around even Tuesday afternoon, having recovered from nadirs earlier in the session and ahead of Opec's key meeting on Thursday.
Georgian Mining raises $7m in oversubscribed placing
Georgian Mining Corporation announced on Tuesday that it had raised $7m (£5. 46m) by way of a “significantly oversubscribed” placing and subscription of 34,149,638 new ordinary shares of no par value in the capital of the company, with new and existing shareholders, at a price of 16p per placing share.
US open: Stocks mixed as economic data comes in below forecasts
Wall Street is trading on a mixed note on Tuesday following weaker than expected readings on the US economy and as investors wait on speeches from central bank officials later in the day.
FTSE 250 movers: Homeserve jumps on results; Restaurant Group hit by UBS note
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% to 19,961. 16 in afternoon trade.
ARM's Helen Adams making move to Intercede
Digital identity, credential management and secure mobility company Intercede announced on Tuesday that Helen Adams had joined the executive management team as the group's chief sales officer.
BOS Global completes purchase of stake in Call Design
Analytical software development company BOS Global Holdings announced on Tuesday that settlement had occurred to complete the acquisition of a 40% equity interest investment in Call Design.
Europe midday: Stocks come off their best levels of the session
European stocks are holding higher come midday, with a slate of positive economic data out of the single currency bloc.
ThinkSmart nabs Gerald Grimes from Hitachi Capital
Retail point-of-sale lease finance provider ThinkSmart announced the appointment of Gerald Grimes as chief executive officer on Monday.
Shanta makes good progress at New Luika and Bauhinia Creek
East Africa-focussed gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold announced on Tuesday that first stope ore had been produced from the New Luika Gold Mine underground operation.
FTSE 100 movers: EasyJet flies higher on RBC upgrade; M&S drops before results
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% to 7,508. 08 in afternoon trade.
Suicide bomb attack in Manchester pop concert leaves 22 dead
A suicide bomber killed 22 people, including many children, and injured more than 50 others at the Manchester Arena on Monday night after an Ariana Grande concert.
Trump budget proposal eyes trillions of cuts, boost for defence
US President Donald Trump has delivered his budget proposal to Congress, showing trillions of dollars of cuts to federal spending, including to healthcare and food assistance programs.