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US housebuilder sentiment improves in September
Sentiment among US housebuilders improved a little in September, according to data released on Tuesday, although the trade spat between the US and China has been taking its toll.
Berenberg restarts coverage on St James's Place at 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg re-initiated coverage of wealth management firm St James's Place on Tuesday, hitting the group with a 'buy' rating and 1,194p target price.
Credit Suisse backs easyJet's Germany strategy
Credit Suisse has backed easyJet, arguing that the budget airline is successfully navigating a difficult market.
Orosur shares soar after court backs payment plan
Shares in Orosur Mining rocketed more than 50% on Tuesday after a court in Uruguay approved its reorganisation plans.
Israel's Netanyahu faces stern test in battle for fifth term
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tough election battle on Tuesday as he fights to extend his ten-year stretch as leader of the Middle Eastern nation.
US industrial production beats forecasts in August thanks to 'one-offs'
US industrial output bounded past forecasts during the previous month amid widespread gains by categories, but economists said the underlying trend continued to point lower.
Lightspeed Solar Partners to debut on London market
Lightspeed Solar Partners is to float on the London Stock Exchange as it seeks to raise $250. 0m to fund acquisitions.
Europe midday: Markets mixed as oil spills lower, Fed meeting eyed
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Tuesday as markets steadied following the weekend's attacks on Saudi oil processing facilities, while investors remained cautious ahead of Wednesday's US Federal Reserve policy decision.
German investor sentiment improves in September
German investor sentiment improved in September after the European Central Bank eased monetary policy earlier this month, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Jefferies start InterContinental at 'buy', Whitbread at 'hold'
Jefferies initiated coverage of InterContinental Hotels Group and Whitbread on Tuesday as it took a look at the European hotels sector.
US pre-open: Stocks set to open lower ahead of Fed meeting
US futures had stocks opening lower for a second straight session as market participants looked set to somewhat shift their focus from Middle Eastern woes and over to the latest meeting of the Federal Reserve.
Source tells CNN 'high probability' Iran launched attack against Saudi
According to a source familiar with the investigation cited by CNN, Iranian forces apparently launched low-flying cruise missiles over southern Iraq and Kuwait in an apparent attempt to conceal the site of the launch, to the north of Saudi.
EU conditionally clears E.ON's acquisition of Innogy assets
The European Commission has conditionally cleared E. ON's proposed acquisition of Innogy's distribution and consumer solutions business, as well as some of its electricity generation assets.
Recession fears rise among fund managers - BofA Merrill Lynch survey
Fund managers increasingly believe the global economy could slide into recession within 12 months, according to a leading industry survey.
UK food imports at risk over climate change and Brexit
Around a fifth of the UK’s fresh food imports could be at risk as climate change threatens key producing regions and Brexit raises trade uncertainty.
WeWork delays IPO until end of 2019
WeWork has delayed its stock market listing until the end of the year amid growing investor concerns over its corporate governance, valuation and the outlook for the business.
French Connection losses narrow, strategic review extended
Fashion retailer French Connection posted a narrowing of its interim losses on Tuesday but a drop in revenue, as it said the strategic review and formal sale process have been extended until the end of the year.
Shearwater subsidiaries ink agreements with mystery technology firm
Cybersecurity firm Shearwater's Pentest subsidiary has scored a one-year contract with an unnamed technology firm worth more than $1. 0m.
LoopUp Group shares dive on deeper losses and guidance cut
Shares in LoopUp Group plunged on Tuesday as it reported an increase in interim losses and revised its guidance downwards due to a volatile macro environment.