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Chinese industrial production and investment data for March point to slower growth
China's economic growth was little changed at the start of 2018, according to the latest set of official data, but some economists believed that underlying trends continued to point towards further slowing as the year progressed.
Advent to buy Sanofi's European generics business for €1.9bn
Global investor Advent International has entered into exclusive negotiations with French pharmaceutical group Sanofi about the acquisition of its European generics business, Zentiva, for €1. 9bn.
Results round-up
Specialist services and engineering company TP Group issued its audited results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting a 39% improvement in revenue to £29. 5m.
Wednesday preview: March CPI, Jupiter Fund Management in the spotlight
All eyes on Wednesday will be on the March UK consumer price report, despite the 'backward-looking' nature of inflation data.
Europe close: Technology and Autos pace gains
Stocks pushed higher after a stronger-than-expected update from Netflix light a fire under technology issues and amid a flurry of news on the M&A front.
Sector movers: Industrials rise, tobacco burns lower
Industrial metals again led the way as Russian steelmaker Evraz continued to be buffeted by the White House policies, while auto parts were lifted by GKN.
JD a 'must have' amid revolutionary times in sportswear - Peel Hunt
JD Sports shares are a "must-have for the short and long term", said broker Peel Hunt after the sportswear retailer's full year numbers beat forecasts thanks to a very strong like-for-like store and online performance.
Market buzz: Global growth speeding or slowing?
1635: After a year of strong growth and relatively tame inflation, investors have been caught off guard recently as growth momentum appears to have slowed while inflation is picking up in parts of the world, but today the IMF forecasts an acceleration of global GDP growth into 2018.
Resolution Foundation warns one-third of millennials will never own a home
One-in-three millennials will never own a home, according to a report from the Resolution Foundation, that has found that Britain's youth could continue to live in rented accommodations for the rest of their lives.
London close: Wage figures lift retailers but knock pound
London stocks were lifted on Tuesday as wage growth overtook inflation for the first time in a year but fell short of market expectations, lifting the mood in the consumer-focused sectors and simultaneously putting pressure on the pound.
Highland Gold reaps rewards of exceptional production levels
Gold miner Highland Gold Mining saw a rise in both profits and revenues in its most recent trading year after the firm's total production exceeded guidance range.
Positive lung cancer trials boost Merck's lead position in oncology market
Merck & Co’s immunotherapy Keytruda lung cancer tests yielded positive results, improving the firm's lead position in the oncology market.
Christie profits soar on improved showing from business services division
Business services provider Christie Group saw operating profits soar in its most recent trading year as revenues were boosted by strong activity at its professional business services division.
Dialight warns results set to be 'heavily weighted' towards second half
Industrial LED lighting technology group Dialight has continued to focus on addressing its operational issues since the start of 2018 but warned that as its actions were yet to yield significant results, its performance would be heavily weighted towards the second half of the trading year.
Broker tips: Ashmore, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Reckitt Benckiser
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated their ‘buy’ rating of emerging markets investment manager Ashmore Group on Tuesday, citing strong net inflows from company's third quarter and increased momentum going forward.
Credit Suisse downgrades Reckitt Benckiser
Analysts at Credit Suisse took a fresh look at consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser on Tuesday, downgrading the firm's shares from 'neutral' to 'underperform' based on a new and "in-depth analysis of its top-line growth" over the last two years.
Tesla pauses Model 3 production after missing several targets
Tesla has halted the production of its Model 3 electric car for what is expected to be five days in order to solve some of the problems that have contributed to the numerous delays and missed targets.
Falcon Oil & Gas eyes up Beetaloo as fracking given go ahead
Falcon Oil & Gas announced on Tuesday that it intends to resume exploration at the Beetaloo sub-basin as soon as is practical after the Northern Territory government lifted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the area.
Director dealings: AA chief executive ups stake
Simon Breakwell, chief executive of roadside assistance service AA, acquired a total of 142,249 ordinary shares in the firm on Tuesday, spending a total of £168,936 in the process.
JP Morgan sees "opportunity to add" in StanChart and HSBC
Analysts at JP Morgan told clients the recent pull-back in shares of Standard Chartered and HSBC, respectively, was an "opportunity to add", reiterating their 'overweight' and 'neutral' recommendations for each one, respectively, with the former also named a 'top pick'.