Market Report
Support for Macron slips ahead of legislative elections, but still strong
France's new centrist party may win the upcoming legislative elections by the widest margin since Charles de Gaulle's landslide victory in 1968.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed after Wall Street losses
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, taking their cue from a lower close on Wall Street, as traders reacted to the news that diplomatic relations were breaking down in the Middle East between Qatar and some of its neighbours.
HSBC downgrades Burberry, laments lack of topline growth
Analysts at HSBC downgraded their recommendation on shares of Burberry Group from 'hold' to 'reduce', telling clients the company would continue to underperform its peers for longer than the market was expecting.
Europe midday: Gold in demand as investors play it safe
Investors remained in a cautious mood amid a dearth of fresh economic data and ahead of the week's main risk events, on Thursday.
Polls show further tightening ahead of Thursday's UK election
Theresa May's Conservatives are likely to fall short of a parliamentary majority in Thursday's general election, according to the latest opinion polls.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Comey testimony
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street on Tuesday amid growing geopolitical concerns and ahead of a testimony to the Senate panel by former FBI boss James Comey later in the week.
Canaccord downgrades Genel Energy, cautious after founder announces exit
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded their recommendation on shares of Genel Energy following the recent string of top level management exiting the firm, especially those announced the day before.
Europe open: Stocks held back as investors play it cautious
European equity markets have begun the morning drifting slightly lower as investors keep their cards close to their chests ahead of several key risks events later in the week.
Ascent Resources making solid progress in Slovenia
Europe-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company Ascent Resources updated the market on progress with its Petišovci project in Slovenia on Tuesday, reporting that the downhole portion of the operations to prepare well Pg-11A to produce and sell gas was expected to finish in the next seven days.
Marshall Motor buys Leeds Volvo, sells vacant site
Automotive retail and leasing group Marshall Motor Holdings updated the market on its ongoing portfolio management on Tuesday, which it said was in line with its strategy of driving “class leading returns” and strategic growth with existing brand partners in new geographic territories.
Civitas acquires six Southampton supported living properties
Civitas Social Housing announced on Tuesday that, as part of its ongoing investment programme, it had completed the purchase of a portfolio of regulated social housing for a total consideration of £2m, comprising the freehold interest in six supported living properties with 12 tenancies in Southampton.
John Laing Environmental buys four more solar parks
Listed environmental infrastructure fund John Laing Environmental Assets Group announced the acquisition of the CSGH Solar Portfolio for a total consideration, including working capital, of £12. 2m on Tuesday.
Essentra divests Bristol consumer packaging site to Broomco
Packaging and filter products producer Essentra has divested its consumer packaging site in Bristol to Broomco, an affiliate of Euro Packaging, for an undisclosed sum.
Cpl Resources buys most of NHS contractor RIG
Irish employment services group Cpl Resources announced on Tuesday that it agreed to acquire 91% of RIG Healthcare Group, a specialist healthcare recruiter in the UK.
Joules profits to be 'comfortably ahead' of target
Clothing retailer Joules said profits in its first full year as a listed company would be "comfortably ahead" of its previous expectations" after sales growth of almost 20% and with stronger margins.
Eurozone retail sales rise a little less than expected in April
Retail sales in the eurozone rose a little less than expected in April, according to data released by Eurostat.
UK retail sales fall as non-food sales hit six year low
UK retail sales decreased slightly in May, as a six-year low in non-food sales offset a strong month for supermarkets.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as investors digest latest poll; easyJet bucks trend
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors digested the latest opinion poll ahead of Thursday's general election.
Countryside Properties divisional chiefs place 11m shares
Divisional chief executives Richard Cherry and Graham Cherry have sold just over 11m shares in Countryside Properties, or a stake of around 2. 4%, at 325p per share.