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Berenberg slashes NMC Health target but still sees considerable upside potential
Berenberg slashed its target price for shares of NMC Health after rebasing its model and transferring coverage to analyst Michael Ruzic-Gaithier, but continued to see significant upside.
Wealthy UK investors see positive outcome from Brexit - UBS
Wealthy UK investors grew more optimistic on the economic impact that Brexit might have, the latest survey from UBS shows.
Wednesday preview: China trade data, ITV, Imperial Brands
The focus in the middle of the week will continue to be firmly on the People's Republic of China, with data covering the Asian giant's foreign trade during the month of April set for release.
Director dealings: Essentra boss buys in near 52-week low
Plastic packaging and components manufacturer Essentra's boss picked up some shares in the company at the start of the week.
Europe close: Shares end at end session lows amid trade jitters
Stocks on the Continent saw the day out from their session lows, amid renewed concerns around global trade, especially between the US and China and after the European Commission slashed its short-term growth forecasts.
Small caps round-up
Treatt posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday as it expressed confidence over its full-year performance.
Broker tips: NMC Health, Vodafone, 4imprint
Berenberg slashed its target price for shares of NMC Health after rebasing its model and transferring coverage to analyst Michael Ruzic-Gaithier, but continued to see significant upside.
Elon Musk bought $25m of Tesla stock last week
Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted on Monday that he purchased $25m of the electric car-maker’s stock in a public offering last week.
London close: Stocks retreat as trade worries flare
London stocks finished sharply lower on Tuesday as Sino-US trade tensions escalated, despite news that China would send a delegation to Washington for fresh trade talks, including the country' vice premier, Liu He.
Any weakness in stocks unlikely to be 'material or prolonged', JP Morgan says
A correction in stockmarket prices was possible but any weakness was unlikely to be "material or prolonged", said strategists at JP Morgan, who advised clients to use any weakness on the back of seasonals and the US President to add to their positions.
Getech swings to profit as product revenue drives growth
Getech Group on Tuesday swung to an annual profit with sales increasing as higher product revenue offset a drop in service sales.
FTSE 250 movers: Victrex falters, Telecom Plus dials higher
London's FTSE 250 index was down 1. 14% at 19,481. 51 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with Victrex leading the way lower as markets fell back following an escalation in Sino-US trade tensions.
Uber and Lyft drivers go on strike days before Uber's IPO
US Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike on Wednesday in New York in solidarity with drivers in London just two days ahead of Uber’s stockmarket debut.
Victoria ends year in line with market expectations
Floor coverings company Victoria confirmed on Tuesday that current trading was consistent with its previous trading update of 18 February, and that the group's performance for the financial year ended 30 March was expected to meet consensus market expectations.
FTSE 100 movers: Utilities in demand; StanChart in the red
London's FTSE 100 was down 1. 6% at 7,266. 51 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, extending losses as Wall Street opened in the red amid escalating Sino-US trade tensions.
Phoenix Global Mining pleased with updates resource at Empire
North America-focussed base and precious metals exploration and development company Phoenix Global Mining announced an updated resource for its Empire Copper Mine oxide open pit in Idaho on Tuesday.
Ten Lifestyle Group expands into Scandinavia with new Norway office
Technology-enabled lifestyle and travel platform Ten Lifestyle Group has expanded into Scandinavia, it announced on Tuesday, with a new office opening and a new contract win.
US open: Stocks drop again as Sino-US worries weigh
US stocks were in the red again on Tuesday amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Amerisur gets go-ahead to begin pumping crude through OBA pipeline
South America-focussed oil and gas producer and explorer Amerisur Resources has received all the required approvals to begin transportation of third-party crude via the 100%-owned OBA pipeline system to Ecuador, it announced on Tuesday.
Koovs gross orders improve in H2, announces funding
Online retailer Koovs, which caters to the Indian market, said on Tuesday that it has agreed further funding from Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited (FLFL), as it said gross order value for the year to 31 March 2019 slipped.