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Staffline swings to loss in H1 amid 'challenging' conditions
Recruiter Staffline said on Tuesday that it swung to a profit in the first half as it warned on full-year profits amid "challenging" trading conditions, with Brexit uncertainty weighing on consumer confidence.
London open: Stocks steady amid geopolitical woes; Sirius tumbles
London stocks were flat in early trade on Tuesday, with investors cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Picton Property Income makes 'significant' progress since June update
Picton Property Income updated the market on its portfolio on Tuesday, following what it described as a “period of significant activity” since its June net asset value update.
Argo Blockchain reaches maiden profit in interim results
Enterprise-scale cryptocurrency mining services provider Argo Blockchain reported a 238% increase in its half-year revenue to £2. 93m in its interim results on Tuesday, while it swung to an operating profit of £0. 94m from a £4. 14m loss at the end of the 2018 financial year.
Primary Health Properties issues EUR 70m in new senior secured notes
Healthcare facilities investor Primary Health Properties announced on Tuesday that a wholly-owned subsidiary has issued new senior secured notes for a total of €70m (£62. 07m) at a fixed rate of 1. 509%, with a maturity of 12 years.
Sirius Minerals backs away from bond issue, Primary Health Properties issues new euro notes
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 30 points lower on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 62% at 7,321. 41 on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid geopolitical tensions
London stocks looked set for a muted open on Tuesday amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Thomas Cook, Woodhouse, Saudi Aramco, PWC
Thomas Cook has delayed a crunch creditors’ vote until next week, giving the stricken tour operator more time to smooth obstacles to a £1. 1bn rescue package aimed at saving it from collapse. Fears for the future of the the 178-year-old tour operator have been mounting, as it threatens to buckle under the weight of high debt, intense competition and one-off factors including last summer’s heatwave and Brexit uncertainty. – Guardian.