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US close: Stocks end down amid uncertainty about US-China trade talks
Stocks on Wall Street ended in the red on Tuesday following solid gains the previous day, amid uncertainty over US trade talks with China.
FTSE 250 movers: Rank rises on acquisition; Halfords skids lower on results
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 4% to 21,220. 82 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo boosted by gold price; M&S down ahead of results
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% to 7,889. 14 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
DS Smith to buy US-based corrugated packaging company
Packaging business DS Smith has agreed to buy US-based Corrugated Container Corporation (CCC) for an undisclosed sum, in a deal that is expected to be immediately earnings-enhancing.
JC Penney tumbles as CEO Ellison leaves to join Lowe's
Shares in US department store operator JC Penney tumbled on Tuesday as it announced the resignation of chairman and chief executive officer Marvin Ellison, with immediate effect.
JPMorgan downgrades Royal Mail after recent strength
JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded Royal Mail to 'neutral' from 'overweight' due to the recent re-rating in the share price, the lack of positive catalysts ahead and a more operationally challenged period.
Cranswick annual profit jumps 22%, current trading in line
FTSE 250 food producer Cranswick posted a jump in full-year pre-tax profit on Tuesday as revenue grew, with strong volumes across all of its divisions.
US pre-open: Stocks seen up again after Dow breaks back above 25,000
US futures pointed to another upbeat session on Wall Street on Tuesday after the Dow broke back above 25,000 in the previous session for the first time since March.
London midday: Stocks tick higher but M&S, Halfords, Inmarsat in the red
London stocks maintained their upward momentum as midday passed on Tuesday in spite of the pound popping up as Bank of England policymaker Gertjan Vlieghe predicted up to six interest rates in the next three years, with a raft of corporate news also keeping things interesting.
Pets at Home profit drops on price reductions but revenues rise
Pets at Home posted a 12% drop in underlying pre-tax profit on Tuesday as it lowered prices, but revenues were up and the company hailed a "bright future".
London open: Stocks steady after record highs; Inmarsat tumbles
London stocks were steady at the open on Tuesday after the top-flight index hit a record high the day before, as investors awaited Bank of England testimonies to the Treasury Select Committee and sifted through a raft of corporate releases.
Greencore posts operating loss but revenue and profit up
Irish food company Greencore reported an interim operating loss on Tuesday amid challenges in its US division, but pre-tax profit and revenues rose.
Rank Group buys Spanish digital bingo business YoBingo.es
Rank Group has bought QSB, the owner of Spanish digital bingo business YoBingo. es, for up to €52m in cash.
London pre-open: FTSE set for muted open after record highs
London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday after the FTSE 100 hit a record high the day before, with all eyes on the Treasury Select Committee testimonies.