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Foxtons confirms closure of six branches amid 'challenging' market
Estate agent Foxtons reported a flat revenue performance for the third quarter on Tuesday as it confirmed the closure of six branches.
B&M European Value's interims disappoint
B&M European Value Retail reported a rise half-year profit but sales growth slowed in the second quarter and margins were squeezed in Germany as the group introduces a new product range from the UK.
UK wages grow at fastest rate for nearly a decade
UK wages grew at their fastest rate since 2008, according to official data published on Tuesday, although the unemployment rate also showed a surprise increase.
FirstGroup reports 'encouraging' first half thanks to divisional strategies
FirstGroup reported growth in revenue, adjusted profit and adjusted earnings per share in its first half report on Monday, with its trading said to be in line with its plans at the start of the financial year.
Haydale inks development agreement with Thai RFID outfit
Advanced materials group Haydale Graphene has inked a joint development agreement with Thai smart labels manufacturer Star RFID.
Frenkel Topping's 'positive' trading driven by strong expert witness revenues
Financial advisor and asset manager Frenkel Topping has seen some "positive" trading so far this year, leading it to reiterate its full-year guidance on Tuesday.
Charter Court Financial loan book rises in Q3
Charter Court Financial posted a rise in its loan book for the third quarter on Tuesday and a stable net interest margin performance.
FX round-up: Sterling and euro battered, rouble gets unexpected boost
Sterling reeled against the Greenback at the start of the week as the US dollar spot index jumped to its loftiest level since May 2017.
Velocys shakes up boardroom ahead of hunt for new investors
Renewable fuels outfit Velocys tapped Henrik Wareborn to take over as chief executive officer on Monday as part of the group's massive executive shake-up aimed at refocusing its priorities.
US Treasury's Mnuchin and China's Liu He talk by phone
Top US and China officials discussed trade issues last Friday, marking just the second public sign of dialogue on the subject in six months.
Aggreko revenues up; says FY to be in line with 2017
Temporary power provider Aggreko on Tuesday said underlying group revenue for the nine months to end 30 September rose 11% and forecasts full year profits in line with 2017.
San Francisco Fed chief Daly not set on December rate hike
A top US central bank official said on Monday that the Federal Reserve would likely need to raise interest rates again at the end of the year, followed by at least two more hikes in 2019.
Pennon looks fair value, says Deutsche Bank
Pennon Group shares now look fair value, said Deutsche Bank on Tuesday, as it downgraded its stance on the stock to 'hold' from 'buy'.
London open: Stocks rally amid US-China optimism; Vodafone gains after results
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, shrugging off a downbeat session on Wall Street thanks to some well-received corporate news and optimism over Sino-US relations.
Ireland, Netherlands help drive Grafton revenues
International builders merchanting and DIY group Grafton said like-for-like group revenue for the four months to end October rose 5. 5% as its Irish and Netherlands business performed well.
Weaker Brazilian real hits interims at Experian
A weaker Brazilian real dragged information services company Experian to a half year pre-tax loss, the company reported on Tuesday.
Landsec profits and revenue rise along with net rental income
Property developer Landsec, formerly Land Securities, reported a jump in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday as net rental income rose and costs fell.
Melrose on track amid 'unpredictable' end markets
Melrose Industries updated the market on its trading for the four months from 1 July to 31 October on Monday, reporting that it remained in line with the board's expectations for the 2018 financial year.
AstraZeneca offloading US 'Synagis' rights to Sobi in huge transaction
AstraZeneca has agreed to sell the US rights to ‘Synagis’ (palivizumab), used for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), to Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, trading as Sobi.
DCC profits rise, Vodafone swings to massive loss
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 10 points higher on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 74% at 7,053. 08 on Tuesday.