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US close: Dow Jones closes 109 points higher
Wall Street trading ended with some small gains on Tuesday as investors digested the latest news surrounding trade relations with China after Donald Trump implied that he would impose tariffs on iPhones and laptops imported from China.
Director dealings: TalkTalk chairman's stake nears 29%
TalkTalk chairman Charles Dunstone purchased 307,085 ordinary shares in the FTSE 25-listed telecoms provider on Tuesday.
Bonds: Fed's Clarida fails to move markets
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Commodities: Brent recovers from intra-day lows, G-20 and end-of-year in focus
Commodities came under renewed selling pressure on Tuesday as the US dollar continued to push back towards its 52-week highs, even as traders continued to wonder aloud whether the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries would finally coordinate to reduce its combined output.
Wednesday preview: Fed's Powell in the spotlight
Barring surprises, the spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be on the US central bank, as Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
Broker tips: EasyJet, NMC Health, Greggs
Liberum upped its target price on low-cost carrier EasyJet on Tuesday, but despite the airline's "strong long-term fundamentals", the broker remained cautious regarding its short-term prospects.
Sector movers: Mining, travel and construction weigh
The mining sector provided a big weight on London's stock indices on Tuesday, along with housebuilders and travel stocks.
Peel Hunt raises Greggs to 'hold'
Analysts at Peel Hunt upgraded Greggs to 'hold' from their previous rating of 'reduce' on Tuesday after the fast-food chain turned in October and November performances that were "significantly ahead of expectations".
Cellcast crashes as Brexit uncertainty plays havoc with entertainment industry
Cellcast’s shares crashed on Tuesday after the company reported a material decline in revenues, together with a corresponding drop in EBITDA performance and associated profitability.
London close: Shares retreat as mining, travel sectors slide
London stocks retreated a little on Tuesday, with the travel sector under pressure after another profit warning from Thomas Cook and miners hit by concerns about global trade.
Europe close: Stocks slip as investors tread cautiously ahead of G-20
Stocks on the Continent drifted lower after the US President said he expected a previously announced increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to go ahead at the turn of the year, as planned.
IG Design's profits leap after seasonal acquisition
IG Design Group reported on Tuesday that its interim profit increased following the recent purchase of Minnesota-based Impact Innovations.
Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit
The Food and Drink Federation said warehouses to stockpile fresh food ahead of Brexit are “almost full” and that the rest have been snapped up by Amazon.
FTSE 250 movers: Thomas Cook flies low, Greggs forecasts hot profits
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 18,675. 86 late on Tuesday, as Thomas Cook's shares dropped by over 20%.
Rose Petroleum's VANE signs big uranium deal with enCore Energy
Natural resources company Rose Petroleum announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary VANE Minerals US has entered into an agreement with enCore Energy Corporation with respect to VANE’s uranium exploration project database.
FTSE 100 movers: Tui hit by Thomas Cook warning; Coca-Cola fizzes higher
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% to 6,992. 95 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Viagogo ordered to 'overhaul' operations
Ticket reseller Viagogo has been ordered to "overhaul" its operations after the Competition and Markets Authority accused the outfit of violating consumer protection law back in August.
No country can win a trade war - China vice premier
China’s vice premier has told an economic conference in Germany that no country can emerge victorious from a trade war.
US open: Mixed start to trading as investors mull over rumours of tariffs on Apple products
US stocks turned in some mixed results at the bell on Tuesday as investors digested the latest news surrounding trade relations with China after Donald Trump implied that he would impose tariffs on iPhones and laptops imported from China.
T Clarke sees full year ahead of market expectations
Building services group T Clarke said on Tuesday that 2018 results should be ahead of market expectations as it approaches the new financial year "in excellent shape".