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FTSE 100 movers: Auto Trader skids lower; Ferguson rallies on spin-off plans
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% at 7,248. 13 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as worries about Brexit and Sino-US trade relations took their toll.
US manufacturing sector contracts in August
The US manufacturing sector unexpectedly slipped into contraction territory in August amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
HS2 to be delayed by up to 5 years as costs mount
The first phase of the HS2 high-speed railway connecting London and Birmingham could be delayed by up to five years as costs grow.
Just Eat shareholder Eminence Capital to oppose Takeaway.com deal
Just Eat was under pressure as it emerged that shareholder Eminence Capital, a US asset management firm, intends to vote against its planned £9bn merger with Dutch peer Takeaway. com.
GKN Aerospace to cut 1,000 jobs amid restructuring
GKN Aerospace said on Tuesday that it will cut about 1,000 jobs in the next two years as it looks to simplify the business.
Belvoir Lettings profit and revenue rise in first half
Belvoir Lettings posted a rise interim profit and revenue on Tuesday as its lettings, sales and financial services businesses continue to outperform the market.
London midday: Stocks drop into the red amid Brexit woes; Ferguson bucks trend
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday even as the pound languished at post-referendum lows.
UK construction PMI drops as orders suffer worst fall in more than a decade
The pace of UK construction unexpectedly eased back in August, with new orders dropping at their fastest rate in more than 10 years amid worries about Brexit, according to data released on Tuesday.
Kepler downgrades EasyJet, slashes price target
Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded its rating on EasyJet shares to 'reduce' from 'hold' on Tuesday, slashing the price target to 820p from 1,200p as it cut its FY2020 estimates and suggested the airline could be an acquisition target.
Koovs to develop new range for Future Group's Brand Factory
Indian online fashion retailer Koovs has secured a contract with Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited (FLFL) to develop a new and exclusive fashion range for its discount chain Brand Factory.
Restaurant Group swings to first-half loss but on track for full year
Restaurant Group said on Tuesday that it swung to a first-half loss following its takeover of Wagamama but posted a surge in revenue and said trading remains in line with its expectations for the year.
Real Good Food CEO Hugh Cawley steps down
Real Good Food said on Tuesday that chief executive officer Hugh Cawley will step down with immediate effect and leave the company at the end of the month.
London open: Stocks nudge higher as sterling dips below $1.20
London stocks nudged up in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session, as sterling fell below $1. 20 for the first time since 2017.
Ryanair traffic jumps 8% in August
Budget airline Ryanair reported an 8% jump in August passenger numbers on Tuesday.
Tesco sells mortgage portfolio to Lloyds for £3.8bn
Tesco has sold its mortgage portfolio to Lloyds Banking Group for around £3. 8bn in cash.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as all eyes remain firmly on Brexit
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday, with sterling still under pressure as all eyes remain firmly on Brexit.
Ferguson to demerge Wolseley, DS Smith backs FY expectations
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open 17 points higher at 7,298.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: No-deal Brexit, JCB, BRC retail sales
The EU is considering whether to categorise a no-deal Brexit as a major natural disaster akin to flooding, fires or earthquakes, a move that would release emergency funds to the member states most affected. The plan would allow EU officials to distribute cash from the bloc’s solidarity fund, set up in 2002 in response to that year’s severe weather. About €500m (£450m) can be accessed every year but unspent cash from the previous year is also available if required.