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Trump to announce $12bn aid plan for US farmers
The Trump administration is planning on rolling out $12bn of aid to US farmers that have been hurt as a result of the escalating trade war between the US and its major trading partners.
London close: Stocks rally as miners gain on China stimulus
London stocks ended firmly in the green on Tuesday as miners were boosted by news of China's latest stimulus plans, while the CBI delivered a better-than-expected survey on the UK's manufacturing sector.
Results round-up
Ebiquity shares tumbled on Tuesday as the media and marketing consultancy group warned that full-year profits will come in below market expectations.
HSBC ups Royal Mail to 'buy' as valuation attractive again
HSBC upgraded Royal Mail to 'buy' from 'hold' on Tuesday, lifting the price target by 5% to 550p as it said the stock's valuation was attractive again.
Superdry, Ascential, Royal Mail
Superdry was under the cosh as Liberum downgraded the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' following the recent share price move and after ex chief executive officer and co-founder Julian Dunkerton sold a 6. 7% stake in the company.
Government gives green light for fracking at Lancashire shale gas site
Despite protests by environmentalists and residents, Cuadrilla on Tuesday became the first operator in Britain to receive final government consent to frack an onshore horizontal exploration well.
UK manufacturing output accelerates but investment weakens - CBI
UK manufacturing output picked up the pace in recent months but investment intentions have deteriorated, the CBI found in its latest industrial trends survey released on Tuesday.
Europe close: Stocks rise as resources gain on China stimulus; UBS and Peugeot rally
European stocks rose on Tuesday as solid earnings from the likes of UBS and Peugeot lent a hand, while basic resources were underpinned by Chinese stimulus plans.
Brave Bison to launch environmental and entrepreneurial channels
Social video company Brave Bison gave it shares a boost on Tuesday by announcing plans to launch two new multi-platform channels in August.
FTSE 100 movers: Banks and utilities on the yield seesaw
Miners led London's blue chips marching higher on Tuesday as news of new stimulus measures to boost growth from Beijing raised hopes of increased demand for industrial metals and minerals.
Walker Greenbank slides into the close as it warns on profit
Shares in AIM-listed interior furnishings group Walker Greenback tumbled on Tuesday as the company sneaked in a profit warning just before the close.
Augean profits rise after it dumps loss-making businesses
Specialist waste management business Augean saw its shares jump over 10% on Tuesday after reporting that first half profit was ahead of the previous year by over a third on a like-for-like basis.
Centaur Media remains on track despite comparative revenue dip
Business to business information, intelligence and events group Centaur Media on Tuesday said it remains confident of meeting full-year expectations despite slightly faltering revenues.
US open: Stocks rise as Nasdaq hits fresh record on Alphabet earnings
US stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors waded through a deluge of earnings, with solid numbers from Google parent Alphabet helping to push the tech-heavy Nasdaq to a new record high.
Wednesday preview: Hopes high for ITV, less so for Vodafone
Trading updates and results come thick and fast on Wednesday, including from Antofagasta, GlaxoSmithKline, ITV and Vodafone.
US manufacturing PMI ticks higher in July - IHS Markit
Activity in the US manufacturing sector picked up a little in July, according to data released on Tuesday.
Immotion installing VR experience at Merlin's Legoland centre in Manchester
Immersive virtual reality entertainment business Immotion Group has partnered with Merlin Entertainments at the Legoland Discovery Centre in Manchester, it announced on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: Britvic fizzes higher; Superdry slumps as co-founder sells stake
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 5% to 20. 873. 71 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
MySQUAR launches 'Age of Glory' mobile game
Myanmar-language social media, entertainment and payments platform MySQUAR launched a new “hardcore” game called ‘Age of Glory’ on Tuesday, in which an evil clan has invaded a peaceful kingdom with players “uniting” to reclaim their land.
Trump company to invest £150m in expansion of Scottish golf resort
Donald Trump’s real estate company plans to further invest £150m in his golf resort in northeast Scotland.