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Europe close: Markets give Italian PM the 'cold shoulder' ahead of confidence vote
Stocks on the Continent traded lower for the most part, even as America's Nasdaq Composite hit a fresh record high, weighed down by simmering political concerns around Italy.
Tesco Bank suffers glitch, leaves 5.6m customers unable to access accounts
Tesco Bank’s 5. 6m account holders were unable to access the online service starting from 10:30 BST on Tuesday, due to a technical glitch.
Wednesday preview: Italian government, Workspace in focus
All eyes on Wednesday will continue to be on markets' biggest bugbears of late, populist parties in Rome and the ongoing global trade tensions.
London close: FTSE pipped as rate expectations pep up pound
London-listed equities retreated on Tuesday, under pressure from a pound boosted by stronger services data and with oil heavyweights adding to the drag.
Tory rebels pile pressure on May ahead of new Brexit Bill vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May faces a backbench revolt from 12 Tory backbenchers who are threatening to vote against government proposals on post-Brexit customs union arrangements on Tuesday.
UK hit by biggest petrol price rise in almost two decades
UK petrol and diesel prices went up every day since April 22, adding 8p a litre to prices paid by motorists at the petrol pump, making it the longest sustained price increase since March 2015.
FTSE 100 movers: High copper prices give miners lift, RBS falls as UK government lowers stake
Miners Antofagasta and Glencore were among the top risers in the FTSE 100, up 2. 21% and 1. 82%, respectively, as the price of copper rose above $7,011 per tonne.
FTSE 250 movers: Stobart boardroom battle sees stock surge, train operators fall
The FTSE 250 was just above the waterline on Tuesday afternoon, standing behind a slew of green in wider European markets, as the pound rose on the back of stronger services data and oil prices weighed on the commodities-heavy index.
Loopup Group completes £61.4m acquisition of MeetingZone
Premium remote meetings firm Loopup Group announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed the £61. 4m cash acquisition of MeetingZone Group.
Broker tips: GB Group, Dairy Crest, Big Yellow
Although GB Group showed a strong performance "across the board" in its last trading year, analysts at Canaccord Genuity chose to reiterate their 'hold' rating on the software and services company on Tuesday.
Berenberg says investors should wait for 'more attractive' entry point in Big Yellow
With Big Yellow continuing to deliver "excellent returns", year after year, analysts at Berenberg saw little reason to doubt the continuation of the firm's success story but, with the company's shares trading at all-time highs, the broker believes that investors should await a "more attractive" entry point before increasing their holdings.
Canaccord stays at 'hold' on GB Group
Although GB Group showed a strong performance "across the board" in its last trading year, analysts at Canaccord Genuity chose to reiterate their 'hold' rating on the software and services company on Tuesday.
Credit Suisse drops target for Dairy Crest following share placing
Following the publication of Dairy Crest's full-year results and its 10% share placing to allow further investment in the company's cheese capacity, analysts at Credit Suisse saw fit to lower their 2019 earning per share estimates on the Country Life owner by 4%.
Capita scores £56m TfL contract extension to manage LEZ
Business process management and outsourcing solutions provider Capita announced on Tuesday that it has agreed a £56m contract expansion with Transport for London.
US open: Mixed trading on the Street as Nasdaq hits record high
Wall Street trading started on a mixed note, despite a solid reading with the Nasdaq Composite opening slightly higher, setting a fresh all-time high in the process, as investors digested a better-than-expected reading on the US services sector.
WYG swings to a loss but shares rise amid order book growth
WYG said on Tuesday that, despite swinging to a full-year loss, its strengthening order book provides a sound basis for current year expectations and medium-term confidence.
Sky clear for Fox or Comcast takeover battle as Culture Sec gives nod
Sky's potential takeover by Comcast or 21st Century Fox was cleared by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on Tuesday.
Government makes £3.4bn loss from selling RBS shares
The government lost around £3. 4bn from selling a £2. 5bn of its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland to institutional investors this week, according to one analysis.
Asia report: Markets higher as sentiment improves
Most markets in Asia finished Tuesday's session higher, as investor sentiment improved ahead of the G7 meeting later in the week.
Fulcrum raises dividend after solid performance
Utility infrastructure and services provider Fulcrum issued its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31 March on Tuesday, reporting strong organic growth, enhanced by the successful acquisitions of Dunamis and CDS.