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Anexo Group lifts profit expectations as it pursues growth
Credit hire and legal services provider Anexo Group updated the market on its trading on Tuesday, reporting that it had recently successfully renegotiated its working capital facilities and secured “considerable improvement” in its financing arrangements from both new and existing providers.
Walker Greenbank trades in line despite 'challenging' trading conditions
Interior furnishing group Walker Greenbank performed in line with the board's expectations throughout the first half of its trading year despite "challenging" trading conditions.
Tiziana Life Sciences announces proposed US public offering
Biotechnology company Tiziana Life Sciences announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering in the United States on Tuesday, of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) representing ordinary shares, on the Nasdaq Global Market.
TP ICAP interims lower as broking division revenues fall
Interbroker dealer TP ICAP said interim profits fell as tough market conditions for its investment bank customers hit the company's broking division.
London open: Stocks drop amid trade war worries; retail sales in focus
London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following weakness in Asia and the US, amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Sports Direct adds to acquisition frenzy with Jack Wills purchase
Tracksuit tycoon Mike Ashley added another ailing British fashion brand to his portfolio on Monday night, as his Sports Direct retail empire announced the acquisition of the business and assets of clothing retailer Jack Wills its administrators.
UK and Ireland underpin first-half growth at Domino's Pizza Group
Domino’s Pizza Group reported a 4. 7% improvement in group system sales in its interim results on Tuesday, to £645. 8m, underpinned by a 5. 5% rise in system sales in the UK and Republic of Ireland, to £596m.
Meggitt beats on first-half sales, raises full-year guidance
Meggitt delivered better than expected half-year topline growth on the back of "robust" growth in both civil original equipment and defence, guiding higher for full-year sales.
Rotork sees flat FY sales as interim profits fall
Interim pre-tax profits at industrial flow equipment maker Rotork fell 4. 5% to £52. 2m as the company said it expected to deliver flat full year sales on a constant current basis.
Cairn Energy selling 10pc chunk of Nova development, Rotork sees interim profits fall
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 22 points lower on Tuesday, having closed down 2. 47% at 7,223. 85 on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks to drop again as Sino-US trade tensions escalate
London stocks looked set to suffer more losses on Tuesday following weakness in Asia and the US, as investors grew increasingly worried about escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Retailers, Jack Wills, Cuadrilla Resources
British retailers have recorded the worst month for sales in July since records began, as consumers tighten their belts with Brexit approaching. According to British Retail Consortium sales data compiled by the accountancy firm KPMG, total sales increased by 0. 3% in July, compared with a rise of 1. 6% in July last year. – Guardian.
Cairn sells 10% interest in Nova development for $59.5m
Cairn Energy said it was selling a 10% interest in the Nova development offshore Norway to ONE-Dyas Norge for $59. 5m.
US close: Markets finish red as trade consternation continues
US stocks finished well into the red on Monday, following on from heavy losses seen across Asian indices overnight.