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Volex acquires GTK in £14.3m deal
Cable assembly supplier Volex announced the acquisition of GTK, a UK-based manufacturer of customised electronic solutions including cable assemblies, displays and connectors, for a total consideration of £14. 3m on Tuesday.
Justin King to return to M&S as non-executive director
Marks & Spencer has appointed the former chief executive of Sainsbury's, Justin King, as a non-executive director.
Venn Life Sciences shuffles board, partners with Open Orphan DAC
Integrated drug development company Venn Life Sciences announced a strategic collaboration with Open Orphan DAC, as well as the issue of £1m in privately-held loan notes on Tuesday, to fund an increased focus of the business into the high growth area of orphan diseases.
Experian secures new five-year revolving credit facility
Credit checking firm Experian has secured a new five-year revolving credit facility totalling $1. 95bn.
Tristel expecting full-year profit growth as chairman departs
Infection prevention, contamination control and hygiene product manufacturer Tristel told shareholders that it was expecting unaudited pre-tax profit before share-based payments of at least £2. 2m in its first half on Tuesday, up from £2m year-on-year.
Pressure Technologies' loss widens as alternative energy revenue stumbles
Pressure Technologies reported on Tuesday that its full-year loss widened due to the impact of a weak performance in its Renewable Energy division.
European insurers and wealth managers 'should outperform market'
European insurers should outperform the market in 2019, RBC Capital Markets predicted, with strong balance sheets and stronger pricing boosting earnings, though Standard Life Aberdeen was downgraded.
US final demand prices for November fall back as expected
Wholesale inflation in the States fell back last month as goods and energy prices receded, but printed ahead of forecasts at the so-called 'core' level.
Chariot looking forward after disappointing year
Atlantic margins-focussed oil and gas exploration company Chariot Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations on Tuesday, prior to its 31 December year-end, reporting that over the past 12 months it had continued to invest in its portfolio to capitalise on the current low cost environment.
Parliament's delayed Brexit vote to come before 21 January
Ministers will have their opportunity for a ‘meaningful vote’ on Theresa May’s Brexit deal before 21 January, Downing Street confirmed on Tuesday.
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn to remain in jail until 20 December - reports
Carlos Ghosn has had a complaint over his ongoing detention thrown out by the Tokyo District Court.
K3 Capital sees 'significant' growth trend continuing
K3 Capital was boosted on Tuesday after the company said it achieved “significant” revenue and profit growth across its Knightsbridge and KBS Corporate brands.
Tuesday broker round-up
ASOS: Morgan Stanley downgrades to underweight with a target price of 3,200p.
Ofgem chief unveils plan to extend tenure
Ofgem has announced that its chief executive will stay on until 2020 to oversee the introduction of a price cap on gas and energy suppliers.
Shoppers 'go wild' for peanut pralines as Hotel Chocolat opens NY store
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has opened its first store in New York as it presses ahead with its expansion plans.
Europe midday: Bounce gains altitude, Basic Resources and Autos lead
The early bounce in stocks is strengthening on the back of a more positive news-flow around the US-China trade talks, helped by somewhat more positive economic headlines on the Continent.
Brokers reiterate 'buy' on Ashtead, pushing shares higher, after bumper first-half
Brokers have backed Ashtead Group’s booming US business, after the rental company posted a strong set of interim numbers and upped its full-year targets.
Asia report: Markets mixed after confusing session on Wall Street
Markets in Asia finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, with many stocks struggling to find direction after a choppy session on Wall Street overnight.
US small business sentiment deteriorates more than expected
Small business sentiment in the US deteriorated more than expected in November, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
US pre-open: Stocks set for gains amid trade talk optimism
US stocks looked set for gains on Tuesday following a late recovery in the previous session, as investors welcomed signs of progress in Sino-US trade talks.