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FTSE 250 movers: Reopening stocks gain; Homeserve drops
London’s FTSE 250 was up 1. 3% at 22,005. 06 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally; Next loses ground
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 2% at 6,820. 68 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Retail footfall rises amid warmer weather
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose last week but the Easter weekend was hit by bad weather, according to the latest data from retail analysts Springboard.
Mike Evans steps down as M&G chair
M&G said on Tuesday that Mike Evans has stepped down as chair with effect from 1 April after two and a half years to focus on his health.
Softbank to buy 40% stake in robotics company AutoStore for $2.8bn
Japan’s Softbank has agreed to buy a 40% stake in Norwegian robotics and software company AutoStore for $2. 8bn.
London midday: FTSE gains as reopening stocks rally
London equity markets were firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday following a record session on Wall Street, with reopening stocks on the front foot.
Eurozone unemployment rate steady in February
The eurozone unemployment rate remained stable in February, according to figures released on Tuesday by Eurostat.
China services recovery accelerates in March
The recovery in China’s services sector accelerated in March, according to figures released on Tuesday.
Ryanair traffic slides 91% in March as travel restrictions bite
Ryanair traffic slumped 91% in March as it continues to take a hit from Covid-related restrictions, the budget airline said on Tuesday.
London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a record session on Wall Street.
Tullow Oil starts multi-well drilling campaign offshore Ghana
Tullow Oil has started a multi-year, multi-well drilling campaign offshore Ghana, drilling the first well at the Jubilee Field on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
London stocks were set for a higher open on Tuesday after the bank holiday weekend, following a record session on Wall Street.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Goldman, GameStop, Oxford Nanopore
Goldman Sachs is preparing for hundreds more staff to go back to its London office this week as it eyes a return to pre-pandemic working conditions. As many as 200 of the US investment bank’s workers could return to the main London office from Tuesday, joining several hundred staff who have been at their desks throughout several lockdowns. Goldman Sachs employs about 6,000 workers in London overall. - Guardian.