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Johnson seeks poll as rebels inflict humiliating Commons defeat
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would seek approval for a snap election after a humiliating parliamentary defeat that saw 21 Tory rebels defy threats of deselection and join the opposition in moving to stop a no-deal Brexit.
US close: Stocks close sharply lower as trade tensions escalate
Stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday following the Labor Day break after the latest round of US-China trade tariffs kicked-in over the weekend.
Wednesday preview: UK Parliament, Barratt Developments in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be squarely on politics, especially on this side of the Pond.
Europe close: Stocks dip ahead of key votes in the UK and Italy
September got off to a poor start with investors' attention firmly trained on politics around the world, but in particular on the UK, as MPs in Westminster returned from their summer recess and were expected to debate key legislation later in the day that might block a no-deal Brexit.
Bayer hires former J&J executive to manage pharma deals
Bayer said it hired Johnson & Johnson executive Marianne De Backer to manage acquisitions and licensing deals at its drugs unit.
London close: Stocks dip ahead of key vote in Parliament
London stocks dipped on Tuesday even as the pound continued to languish near its post-referendum lows ahead of a key vote scheduled for later in the session in Parliament to try and force the government to ensure that it would not risk a 'no deal' Brexit.
Broker tips: Dalata Hotel Group, EasyJet, Royal Dutch Shell
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'buy' rating on hotel operator Dalata Hotel Group on Tuesday, praising the group for its "strong performance" under "tough conditions".
Director dealings: Candy Ventures ups stake in Audioboom
Audioboom Group revealed on Tuesday that Nicholas Candy, a person closely associated with non-executive director Steven Smith, had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed podcast company via his holding company, Candy Ventures.
Craneware revenue growth falls short, profits dip
Craneware on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected increase in annual revenues alongside a drop in profits as acquisition costs weighed heavily.
Huawei scores 50 5G contracts despite US pressure
Huawei has closed over 50 contracts with mobile carriers all over the world for 5G network.
US open: Stocks head south as new tariffs come into effect
Stocks opened sharply lower on Tuesday following the Labor Day break after the latest round of US-China trade tariffs kicked-in over the weekend.
FTSE 250 movers: Restaurant Group slips, AG Barr fizzes higher
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 39% at 19,405. 27 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, with Restaurant Group leading the index lower.
FTSE 100 movers: Auto Trader skids lower; Ferguson rallies on spin-off plans
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% at 7,248. 13 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as worries about Brexit and Sino-US trade relations took their toll.
US manufacturing sector contracts in August
The US manufacturing sector unexpectedly slipped into contraction territory in August amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Johnson Service hikes dividend following 'strong' first half
Textile services outfit Johnson Services upped its interim dividend on Tuesday after a "strong" first-half performance left the group raising its full-year guidance.
US pre-open: Futures point lower as latest US-China tariffs kick in
Wall Street futures had stocks opening sharply lower following the Labor Day break and after the latest round of US-China trade tariffs kicked in at the weekend.
Trump says US doing well in trade negotiations, BofA-ML sees 'more pain'
America is doing well in its negotiations with the People's Republic of China and has nothing to gain by waiting until the next elections, the US President said on Tuesday.
HS2 to be delayed by up to 5 years as costs mount
The first phase of the HS2 high-speed railway connecting London and Birmingham could be delayed by up to five years as costs grow.
Just Eat shareholder Eminence Capital to oppose Takeaway.com deal
Just Eat was under pressure as it emerged that shareholder Eminence Capital, a US asset management firm, intends to vote against its planned £9bn merger with Dutch peer Takeaway. com.
Europe midday: Markets drop as Brexit disruption takes centre stage
European markets were lower at lunchtime on Tuesday as MPs in Westminster returned from their summer recess to debate legislation that could block a no-deal Brexit.