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London close: Stocks rise on raft of corporate updates
London stocks finished higher on Tuesday, buoyed by investor optimism over potential easing of US tariffs on automobiles and a raft of corporate updates.
US close: Stocks rise for sixth day as trade fears ease
Wall Street stocks finished higher for the sixth straight day on the back of reported progress in recent US trade talks, as investors digested a long list of economic data releases and corporate earnings.
Wednesday preview: US Q1 GDP, inflation data, China PMIs in focus
All eyes in the middle of the week will be on first quarter gross domestic product figures due out in the US.
US open: Stocks mixed as White House eases auto tariffs, takes aim at Amazon
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday after Donald Trump made yet another tariff concession, this time concerning certain foreign parts used to make cars domestically.
Broker tips: Ashtead, Hochschild
RBC Capital Markets downgraded equipment rental firm Ashtead on Tuesday to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' and slashed its price target to 4,125.0p from 6,750.0p as it factored in a slowdown.
FTSE 100 movers: HSBC rallies after results; AB Foods slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,450.98 in afternoon on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: THG slumps, while Howden Joinery and Travis Perkins rise
The FTSE 250 was trading marginally higher on Tuesday, though a mixed reaction to a barrage of corporate updates and results were keeping gains in check.
London midday: FTSE ticks up but gains muted amid earnings flurry
London stocks had turned positive by midday on Tuesday but gains were muted as investors waded through a deluge of corporate releases from the likes of BP, HSBC and AB Foods.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of US tech earnings
European stocks finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, as markets continued to claw their way back to levels seen before Donald Trump's trade tariffs were first announced.
Lufthansa posts solid Q1 but shares fall on cautious outlook
Deutsche Lufthansa's share price fell on Tuesday after the German airline reiterated its financial outlook but said its projections were "subject to a certain degree of uncertainty".
SysGroup ends year in line with expectations
SysGroup confirmed on Tuesday that trading for the year ended 31 March was in line with market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA of £0.9m and revenue of £20.5m, down from £22.7m in the prior year.
General Motors tops Q1 expectations, suspends guidance amid tariff storm
General Motors reported strong first-quarter results on Tuesday, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations for both earnings and revenue.
Director dealings: Literacy Capital director snaps up shares
Literacy Capital revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Christopher Sellers had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed closed-ended investment firm.
Watkin Jones expecting stronger second half
Watkin Jones has reported a small positive operating profit for the half year ended 31 March on Tuesday, supported by disciplined cost management and a focus on construction delivery, despite ongoing challenges in the residential development market.
HSBC bad loan provisions up; Unveils $3bn buyback for Q1
Asia-focused bank HSBC on Tuesday lifted its bad loan provisions in the first quarter, blaming a bleak macroeconomic outlook from higher tariffs and geopolitical tensions as it also announced a $3bn share buyback.
Prospex confirms temporary suspension at Viura-1B
Prospex Energy announced a temporary suspension of production from the Viura-1B well at the Viura gas field in Spain on Tuesday, following notification from the field’s operator, Heyco Energia Iberia.
Manolete reports record full-year operational performance
Manolete Partners reported record operational performance for the year ended 31 March on Tuesday, with revenue and earnings ahead of expectations and strong cash generation supporting new investments.
AstraZeneca reports strong first quarter
AstraZeneca delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, it announced on Tuesday, with total revenue rising 10% at constant exchange rates to $13.59bn, supported by double-digit growth in oncology and biopharmaceuticals across all major regions.
Insig AI ends year well ahead of recent guidance
Insig AI said in an update on Tuesday that trading for the fourth quarter and the full year to 31 March was ahead of prior expectations, with fourth-quarter revenue reaching £249,000 - up 90% on the third quarter and 210% on the second.
W7 owner Warpaint hails record FY sales and profits
Cosmetics firm Warpaint reported record full-year sales, margins and profits on Tuesday, with growth across all regions.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid flurry of corporate news
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday amid a flurry of corporate releases from the likes of HSBC, BP, AB Foods and AstraZeneca.
Nexteq reaffirms guidance amid global uncertainty
Nexteq reaffirmed its confidence in meeting full-year 2025 market expectations on Tuesday, as chair Carol Thompson outlined the group’s strategic priorities at its annual general meeting.
Slimmed-down THG confident despite revenue fall
THG reported lower revenue and widened losses for 2024, it reported on Tuesday, but maintained a positive outlook after a year of major restructuring.
Quarterly profits miss forecasts at BP
BP reported lower-than-expected quarterly income on Tuesday, as the energy major continued to overhaul its long-term strategy amid tumbling oil prices.
Xtract reports encouraging assays from Silverking
Xtract Resources reported encouraging assay results from the first three diamond drill holes completed at its Silverking Project in Zambia’s Mumbwa District on Tuesday, highlighting the potential for high-grade copper and silver mineralisation.