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Ferrexpo iron ore production benefits from refurb
Ferrexpo increased production of iron ore pellets in the third quarter as it makes progress with refurbishing of its plant.
Aviva CEO Wilson steps down in surprise departure
Aviva chief executive Mark Wilson stepped down on Tuesday in a surprise departure as the company said it was time for "new leadership.
Barclays downgrades Sage amid increasing uncertainty
Barclays downgraded Sage to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' on Tuesday and cut the price target to 495p from 675p, citing increasing uncertainty, as it took a look at the broader European software and IT services sector.
UK consumers looking to cut festive spending
A cautious approach from Britain's consumers looks set to continue into the Christmas period, Barclaycard warned on Tuesday.
Castleton Tech stays on track after double-digit growth
Castleton Technology enjoyed double-digit organic growth of revenue and EBITDA during the first half of the year.
Stock Spirits trading in line as Poland and Czech Republic show growth
Stock Spirits said on Tuesday that trading since its half-year results in August has been in line with expectations.
Knights marches into Leicester with £6m purchase
AIM-listed legal outfit Knights Group has acquired the equity membership interests of Leicester's largest independent law firm, Spearing Waite, for £6m.
Wood Group wins $250m in US midstream contract work
Oil services firm Wood Group on Tuesday said it had won a string of new midstream sector contracts across the US with a combined revenue of $250m.
Greggs Q3 sales rise as new products prove popular
Greggs posted a rise in third-quarter like-for-like sales on Tuesday as new products proved popular with customers, and the FTSE 250 baker backed its expectations for the full year.
Deutsche Bank ups Direct Line to 'buy' on attractive valuation, receding risks
Deutsche Bank upgraded Direct Line to 'buy' from 'hold' on Tuesday and lifted the price target to 390p from 380p as it pointed to an attractive valuation, an expected inflection in motor pricing, medium-term optionality and receding risks.
Unite Group says rental growth in line with target
Student accommodation provider Unite Group said full year rental growth was in line with its 3. 0%-to-3. 5% target.
STM acquires pensions operator Carey Administration
STM Group has agreed to acquire Carey Administration from its existing owner for up to £400,000.
Water Intelligence buys back Portland franchise territories
Leak detection and remediation service Water Intelligence has reacquired territories in Portland, Oregon and certain parts of Washington State from a franchise holder within its American Leak Detection subsidiary.
Nektan appoints Lucy Buckley as new CEO
International gaming technology outfit Nektan has appointed Lucy Buckley to its board to take on the role of chief executive officer following the departure of Leigh Nissim a year ago.
London open: Stocks edge up as miners rally; Greggs gains on update
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday following heavy losses the previous day and mixed sessions in the US and Asia, with miners lending support.
No back-to-school boost for UK retail sales
Summer's surge for many retailers ended ended abruptly last month, industry research revealed on Tuesday.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: IMF, Brexit, taxes, BT, Unilever
Clouds are gathering over the world economy because of a burgeoning international trade war, while Brexit fears are taking an unexpected toll on Europe, the world’s lender of last resort has warned. The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecast for global growth from by 0. 2 percentage points this year and next, in its World Economic Outlook. - Telegraph.
Great Portland Estates sells Mortimer Street property for £38.5m
Great Portland Estates has sold a multi-let office and retail building at 27/35 Mortimer Street, W1, for £38. 5m to Orchard Street Investment Management on behalf of St James's Place.
Exit for Aviva CEO, Ford drops WPP
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to fall by one point on Tuesday, according to traders in the City, after finishing at 7,233. 33 the day before.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise after Monday's losses; IMF downgrade in focus
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session and mixed sessions in the US and Asia.