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FTSE 250 movers: Kaz and Ocado lead gains
The FTSE 250 index was in positive territory on Tuesday afternoon, led by a copper miner and a couple of stocks benefiting from takeover rumours.
Director dealings: Randgold boss sells GBP3.6m of shares
Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow sold £3. 6m worth of shares in the mining group after recent quarterly results helped them bounce off a three-month low.
Wednesday preview: Employment data, British Land, Sophos, Countrywide
Alongside some corporate results from the likes of British Land, Sophos and SSE, Wednesday's unemployment and earnings data will provide a fuller picture of the ongoing squeeze on UK consumers, following data that showed inflation rising at its fastest rate in three and a half years.
CPI inflation spikes to highest rate since 2013
UK inflation is spiking higher than expected, with official data on Tuesday showing consumer prices rising well above the Bank of England's 2% target and at their fastest in three and a half years.
Land Registry confirms UK house prices falling
UK house prices are falling, official data confirmed on Tuesday, and are likely to continue doing as the housing market is hit by a softening consumer environment and sterling volatility that erodes the appeal for overseas investors.
EasyJet interim losses surge as currency, Easter, Brexit costs weigh
EasyJet flew a record number of passengers in the first six months of its financial year and moved to secured its post-Brexit future, though reported a much bigger loss as revenue per seat fell and costs per seat rose.
Anglo American says rough diamond sentiment remains steady
Anglo American saw a fall in rough diamond sales value from De Beers' fourth sales cycle of 2017, though the company was encouraged that demand remained at a steady level.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Sterling, renewables, Microsoft, fund charges
Sterling is close to crossing back above $1. 30 for the first time since September as investors cut their short positions amid hopes that a hard Brexit is less likely and ahead of an expected surge in inflation. There are now fewer short positions against the pound than at any time since July last year, a month after the Brexit vote, with sterling’s rebound also making it more viable for companies to take out hedges to manage their currency risk. - The Times.
Inmarsat launches fourth GX satellite with SpaceX rocket
Using a SpaceX rocket, Inmarsat has successfully launched the fourth satellite of its Global Xpress high-speed broadband programme, allowing the company to offer guaranteed global connectivity worldwide.