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Quixant expects FY profit to be more weighted to second half
Gaming industry technology group Quixant traded in line with expectations during the first half of the year, positioning it well for a solid second half, it said on Tuesday.
Salt Lake Potash buying series of tenements at Lake Way
Salt Lake Potash has entered into a sales agreement with Blackham Resources to acquire a package of tenements and other key assets for the Lake Way Project, it announced on Tuesday.
Rockhopper to sell Abu Sennan interest to United Oil and Gas
Oil and gas company Rockhopper Exploration has signed a share purchase agreement with United Oil and Gas for the sale of Rockhopper Egypt, it announced on Tuesday, for consideration of $16m.
Metro Rod drives first half growth at Franchise Brands
Multi-brand franchisor Franchise Brands reported a 19% improvement in revenue to £20. 1m in its half-year results on Tuesday.
Berenberg cuts target price on Scapa despite 'positive' Q1 update
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on diversified healthcare and industrial company Scapa on Tuesday, but said the group's "positive start" to the year should restore some investor confidence.
US pre-open: Futures point to gains as earnings continue to roll in
Wall Street futures were pointing to a solid open on Tuesday as the likes of Coca-Cola, Biogen, Lockheed Martin, United Technologies and Harley-Davidson were all slated to report before the opening bell.
Gresham Technologies sees earnings surge in first half
Software and services company Gresham Technologies reported a 36% rise in group revenues to £12. 4m in its half-year report on Tuesday.
Cohort sees profits rise as it positions for further growth
Technology company Cohort announced overall results in line with its expectations on Tuesday, with revenue rising 10% to £121. 2m on an unaudited basis.
Wednesday preview: Croda and ITV report; Boris Johnson becomes PM
Things will pick up on the earnings calendar on Tuesday, with results due from the likes of Croda and ITV while on the political front, Boris Johnson will take up his new role as Prime Minister after winning the Tory leadership race.
Beeks Financial Cloud signs up two more tier one customers
Financial markets cloud computing and connectivity provider Beeks Financial Cloud Group announced the signing of two additional “substantial” tier one clients on Tuesday - a global investment management organisation, and a global bank, both of which were unnamed by the company.
Revenue and profit slip for Synectics in first half
Surveillance and networked security technology company Synectics reported revenue of £33. 6m in its half-year results on Tuesday, down from £34. 7m year-on-year.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as investors look to central bank meetings
Most markets in Asia were in the green on Tuesday, as investors held their breath ahead of a number of key central bank meetings in the coming days and weeks.
Europe midday: Shares rise on corporate earnings
European shares were still in the green at midday as solid corporate earnings and a strong session on Asian markets provided impetus.
London midday: FTSE maintains gain, sterling subdued as Johnson elected PM
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Tuesday as Boris Johnson was set to be crowned Prime Minister after winning the Tory leadership contest.
UK manufacturing orders at worst level since financial crisis - CBI
UK manufacturing orders fell at their fastest pace in the three months to July since the financial crisis, according to the latest survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
UBS profits grow but investment bank, wealth management fall
UBS on Tuesday reported its highest second quarter net profit since 2010 even as its investment bank and wealth management divisions suffered declines.
Santander's Q2 profits slump on restructuring costs, mortgage war
Spain's Banco Santander said second quarter profits fell 18% due to restructuring at its Banco Popular unit and the mortgage price war in the UK.
McColl's Retail profits slump amid 'highly competitive' markets
McColl's Retail Group reported a slump in interim profit on Tuesday as it pointed to "challenging" conditions and a "highly competitive" market.
Animalcare posts flat revenues as supply chain challenges dent sales
Animal health business Animalcare posted flat revenues for the first half as sales were impacted by supply chain issues at a third-party manufacturer.
Motorpoint warns over first-half profit
Motorpoint warned on Tuesday that first-half profits were set drop on the year as margins take a hit from high levels of supply.