Market Report
US open: Stocks close sharply higher as potential aversion of another shutdown buoys sentiment
US stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday as investors welcomed news of a tentative deal to avert another government shutdown.
London close: Stocks just hold their nerve after May's Brexit speech
London stocks recovered from a mid-session lurch on Tuesday as Theresa May's statement to parliament and a speech by Bank of England governor Mark Carney combined to undermine market sentiment that had been buoyed by positive signals from across the Atlantic.
BoE's Carney issues stark warning on risks from trade, China slowdown
Bank of England chief Mark Carney sounded a dire warning on Tuesday on what the costs of a full-blown trade war might be.
Europe close: Stocks higher as investors wait on trade news
Stocks across the Continent held onto their early gains, buoyed by news of a possible breakthrough on the Hill that might allow the US to avoid another partial government shutdown.
Broker tips: Rio Tinto, BHP, Spire Healthcare, Ashtead, Greggs
Goldman Sachs upped its stance on Rio Tinto but downgraded its recommendation on BHP on Tuesday as it took a look at the metals and mining sector.
US lawmakers reach deal to avoid new government shutdown
Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached a tentative deal late on Monday to avoid a new government shutdown next Friday.
Environmental breakdown could trigger socioeconomic crisis - IPPR
Human-induced environmental damage has reached a critical stage and could threaten socioeconomic stability, said the latest report from the Institute for Public Policy Research.
FTSE 250 movers: Plus500 tumbles, oilers bubble up
London’s FTSE 250 gave up its early gains and finished just below flat 18,824. 78 on Tuesday, with Plus500 dragging the index lower as its shares plummeted on profit uncertainty.
Andalas dives as acquisition progress falters
Andalas Energy and Power tumbled on Tuesday after its efforts to acquire the Bunga Mas PSC (PSC) prospect in Indonesia hit a snag due to a dispute with contractors at the site.
Director dealings: GSK executive lowers stake
GlaxoSmithKline company Victoria Whyte disposed of 5,199 ordinary shares in the UK's biggest drugs company on Tuesday.
Credit Bank of Moscow launches new overnight deposits for corporate clients
Credit Bank of Moscow is launching a new service to allow corporate clients to capitalise on cash balances at the end of each day via its online platform.
Ashtead cash story 'under-appreciated', says JPM Cazenove
Analysts at JPMorgan Cazenove reiterated their 'overweight' rating on equipment rental company Ashtead on Tuesday due to its "undervalued and under-appreciated cash story".
Greggs performance 'now priced in', says UBS
Analysts at UBS lowered their rating on Greggs to 'neutral' on Tuesday, stating the bakery chain's business quality was now reflected in its share price.
FTSE 100 movers: Burberry bounces on Kering results; Tui slumps
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,132. 70 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Frontier IP incorporates new firm in Portugal
University intellectual property commercialisation specialist Frontier IP announced “strong progress” in Portugal on Tuesday, with the incorporation of a new company which would be called ‘Insignals Neurotech’.
Connemara Mining to change name to Arkle Resources
Irish gold and zinc exploration and development company Connemara Mining Company proposed to change its to ‘Arkle Resources plc’, it announced on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks trade higher as lawmakers reach tentative deal to avert shutdown
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start at the open on Tuesday as investors welcomed news of a tentative deal to avert another government shutdown.
Bezant Resources pleased with optimisation study results
Copper-gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources updated the market on the results of an independent study assessing the optimisation of potential future mine development for its Mankayan copper-gold project, located on the Island of Luzon in the Philippines, on Tuesday.
Draper Esprit completes acquisition of shares in two funds
Technology venture capital company Draper Esprit confirmed the completion of two acquisitions on Tuesday, of shares in both the EB IV and DEF funds.
The Panoply buys GreenShoot Labs for up to £7.35m
Technology services company, The Panoply, has announced the acquisition of GreenShoot Labs - a provider of enterprise digital solutions using applied Artificial Intelligence and conversational interfaces - for up to £7. 35m.