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Commodities: Russian oil output hits post-Soviet high
Natural gas, gold and cocoa futures all pushed higher on Tuesday, alongside a rally in base metals futures that left some traders at a loss for a convincing explanation.
Wednesday preview: Fedspeak, Tesco in focus
Barring surprises, the focus on Wednesday will shift back towards the flow of economic data out of the US.
Sector movers: Transport sinks, tobacco lit up by Juul probe
The industrial transportation and support services sectors were rumbling lower on Tuesday, with oil and tobacco providing the heat at the top.
London close: Stocks slip amid Italian debt tensions
London stocks rubbed out the worst of their earlier losses on Tuesday as the strong oil price helped offset renewed tensions around Italy's debt pile and doubts about new Brexit proposals.
Europe close: Stocks off lows despite acrimonious debate between EU and Rome
Stocks on the Continent finished off their worst levels of the session even after the selling pressure on Italian government debt picked-up again towards the end of the trading day.
Pennant bolsters 'excellent reputation' with fresh $10.2m Qatari contract
Training and support specialists Pennant International saw its shares beef up on Tuesday after the company won a $10. 2m contract for the supply and installation of a selection of training aids to Qatar.
Broker tips: Royal Mail, Standard Chartered, Unilever, Ryanair
Royal Mail shares continued to fall on Tuesday, a day after releasing a late-afternoon profit warning, as analysts downgraded their forecasts and ratings on the letters and parcels group.
FTSE 100 movers: Ferguson and Royal Mail lead declines
London's FTSE 100 index had dropped 0. 3% by mid afternoon on Tuesday, led lower by Ferguson on the back of results and Royal Mail's profit warning a day earlier.
Director dealings: TransGlobe CEO lowers stake
Transglobe Energy chief executive Ross Clarkson disposed of 500,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed oil and gas firm.
Pelatro optimistic over future partnerships after enhanced Telenor deal
Multichannel marketing hub software specialist Pelatro has been selected by Norway’s Telenor Group to supply its loyalty management solution to the company on a global level.
America's image deteriorated under Trump, China on the rise (sort of)
America’s global image under the Trump administration remains poor two years into his presidency and well below the ratings seen during Obama's time in office, a new study from Pew Research Center has found.
Jefferies downgrades Unilever over emerging markets risks
The risk of a slowdown in emerging markets and a potential change in leadership has prompted analysts at Jefferies to downgrade Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group.
ShoreCap fine with Standard Chartered's Iran sanctions fine
Shore Capital has retained its ‘buy’ recommendation for Standard Chartered, despite reports claiming that the bank is facing a $1. 5bn fine related to Iran sanctions.
Royal Mail dividend at risk, analysts warn
Royal Mail shares continued to fall on Tuesday, a day after releasing a late-afternoon profit warning, as analysts downgraded their forecasts and ratings on the letters and parcels group.
FTSE 250 movers: Thomas Cook and CYBG hit by downgrades, oilers dominate
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 64% at 20,270. 76 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Pepsi profits boosted by improving North American beverage sales
PepsiCo turned in a stronger-than-expected set of quarterly results on Tuesday, with profits boosted by beverage sales at home following twelve months of declines and an increased investment into marketing in emerging markets.
Treatt on track for strong year end
Ingredients specialist Treatt said full-year profits remained on course after a solid second-half.
Palace inks twenty-year lease extension with Aldi
Palace Capital has inked a 20-year lease with German discount grocer Aldi at its property in Gosport, securing a 17. 4% uplift in rental income.
Ubisoft partnership with Google sends shares higher
Ubisoft shares rose 2. 4% mid-session on Tuesday, after Google said it had partnered with the French video game maker.
US open: Mixed trading at the bell following heightened geopolitical tensions with China
Wall Street started off with some mixed trading on Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions between the US and China and increased volatility in Italy.