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Sector movers: Tech takes off, defensives decline again
Tech stocks were among the main risers on Tuesday, while utilities and telecoms again were the main presence on the downside.
London close: Stocks and sterling struggle for direction amid mixed data
London stocks and the pound were range-bound on Tuesday as investors where overwhelmed by a confusing political backdrop and a slew of UK economic data.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado zigzags higher, investors rotate out of defensives
London's FTSE 100 was struggling for direction on Tuesday, with Ocado leading the risers and defensive stocks weighing on the downside.
Ocado swings to loss as new robotic warehouse opens
Ocado reported a lower operating profit than expected for the first half of the year as the online grocery specialist's costs mounted from the opening of its vast new robotic warehouse in south London.
UK retail sales boosted by World Cup and good weather - BRC
UK retailers are enjoying better trading amid sunny weather and England’s World Cup run, with not just waistcoats but also and beer, barbeques and big-screen TV driving increased sales.
UK manufacturing and construction sectors rally
UK industrial production made a negative contribution to national growth in May but manufacturing activity made a subdued recovery, official figures showed on Tuesday.
Takeda gets clearance for Shire deal from US FTC
Takeda Pharmaceutical has been given permission by the US consumer protection agency for its takeover of UK drug-maker Shire.
Fox mulling higher bid for Sky - report
21st Century Fox is preparing to make a higher bid of around £25bn for Sky in order to both satisfy investor pressure and to outbid rival Comcast, according to reports.