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FTSE 100 movers: Utilities in demand; StanChart in the red
London's FTSE 100 was down 1. 6% at 7,266. 51 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, extending losses as Wall Street opened in the red amid escalating Sino-US trade tensions.
US open: Stocks drop again as Sino-US worries weigh
US stocks were in the red again on Tuesday amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Koovs gross orders improve in H2, announces funding
Online retailer Koovs, which caters to the Indian market, said on Tuesday that it has agreed further funding from Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited (FLFL), as it said gross order value for the year to 31 March 2019 slipped.
G4S mulling options after Garda World walks away
Security services firm G4S confirmed on Tuesday that it had not received an offer from Canadian rival Garda World, which had announced back in April that it was interested in buying the company.
Macfarlane buys packaging distribution business Ecopac for up to £3.9m
Packaging and label company Macfarlane has bought Buckinghamshire-based protective packaging distribution business Ecopac for up to £3. 9m in cash.
Lufthansa said to prepare bid for Thomas Cook's Condor
Thomas Cook shares surged on Tuesday as Deutsche Lufthansa was said to be preparing a bid for the travel company's Germany-based airline Condor.
Kier finance director Bev Dew to step down
Shares in construction group Kier slumped on Tuesday as it announced the departure of finance director Bev Dew later this year.
London midday: Stocks extend losses as US futures drop amid Sino-US tensions
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as Sino-US trade tensions escalated, with weakness in US stock futures exacerbating the downbeat tone.
German manufacturing orders rise less than expected in March
German factory orders rose less than expected in March, according to figures released by Destatis on Tuesday.
US pre-open: Stocks to drop again as Sino-US relations sour
US stock futures pointed to more losses on Wall Street on Tuesday as escalating trade tensions between the US and China hit sentiment.
Costain trading in line as new CEO takes up his position
Infrastructure solutions group Costain confirmed on Tuesday that current trading is in line with expectations as it sounded an upbeat note on the outlook.
Severn Trent chairman Andrew Duff to step down
Severn Trent said on Tuesday that Andrew Duff plans to step down as chairman following nearly nine years in the role.
Treatt H1 profit and revenue rise, confident over full year
Treatt posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday as it expressed confidence over its full-year performance.
London open: Stocks edge lower amid Sino-US trade tensions
London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday amid renewed Sino-US trade tensions, although losses were fairly contained as news that talks between the two nations will still go ahead this week helped to assuage investors' fears.
Hiscox premiums rise, Domino's international sales disappoint
London open The FTSE 100 was expected to open down 22 points at 7,358.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid Sino-US trade tensions
London stocks were set for a lower open on Tuesday amid renewed concerns about Sino-US trade relations.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Kraft Heinz, construction firms, Trainline
A Labour-backed report has called for the launch of universal basic income trials across the UK. Universal basic income (UBI), which takes the form of regular cash payments from the government to all adult citizens, has emerged as a popular concept in recent years because it could top up low pay and reduce inequality. A feasibility study commissioned by the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, said a pilot scheme would work in the UK. – Guardian.