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Wednesday preview: Fed minutes, PBoC decision in focus
Central banks on either side of the Pacific will be in focus on Wednesday, as the US Federal Reserve releases the minutes of the 29-30 October Federal Open Market Committee meeting and rate-setters at the People's Bank of China meet to decide on policy.
Europe close: US-China trade war clouds dampen investor sentiment
European stocks ended on a mixed note on Tuesday, as Chinese trade war gloom appeared to overshadow good news for Huawei.
London close: Dip in pound ahead of TV debate buoys stocks
London stocks extended their gains on Tuesday, helped along by a weaker pound and some well-received corporate releases, as investors mulled mixed news on the trade front.
Director dealings: Parity Group CEO and finance director raise stakes
Parity Group revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Matthew Bayfield and finance director Roger Antony had each bought more than 50,000 ordinary shares in the data recruitment and consulting firm.
Tata Steel set to cut 3,000 jobs, unions seek urgent talks
Tata Steel are set to cut 3,000 jobs across Europe and unions are seeking urgent talks with the Port Talbot owners.
Broker tips: Jadestone Energy, Forterra, Ibstock, Lloyds
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price on upstream oil and gas firm Jadestone Energy on Tuesday following the group's acquisition of a 69% working interest in the Maari project in the Taranaki Basin, offshore New Zealand.
Rio Tinto defends Mongolian expansion amid legal spat
Rio Tinto strongly refuted claims that any agreements relating to its $5. 3bn Oyu Tolgoi underground copper mine in Mongolia are illegal.
Eckoh swings to profit as US operations shine
Eckoh on Tuesday swung to an interim profit after strong revenue growth was driven by new business wins on the other side of the Atlantic.
US open: Trading begins on a mixed note as trade and earnings remain in focus
Wall Street trading began with some mixed results on Tuesday as some mixed signals on the US-China trade front and some disappointing figures from the likes of Home Depot and Kohl's halted a record-breaking rally.
FTSE 100 movers: Halma rallies on results; Ferguson hit by Home Depot update
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 7,335. 15 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Kape announces 'transformational' purchase of Private Internet Access owner LTMI
Consumer security software provider Kape Technologies announced the proposed acquisition of LTMI Holdings for a total consideration of $95. 51m, and an enterprise value of $127. 6m on Tuesday.
Canaccord Genuity sees 'attractive' shareholder value in Forterra and Ibstock
Cannacord Genuity initiated coverage of shares in Forterra and Ibstock with 'buy' and 'hold' recommendations, respectively, telling clients their expectation was for both companies to "deliver attractive profitability and returns for the foreseeable future".
Plutus PowerGen shares slide as it mulls its future
Plutus PowerGen updated the market on its operations and finances on Tuesday, following its announcement on 29 August that it had received notice from the non-executive directors of Rockpool Investments that its management contracts in connection with the existing six Rockpool EIS-funded flexible energy generation (FlexGen) sites were to be terminated.
Nostra Terra agrees 'clean exit' from Egypt concession
Oil and gas exploration and production company Nostra Terra announced on Tuesday that, further to its announcement on 12 August, its wholly-owned subsidiary Nostra Terra Incorporated (NTI) has reached a conditional agreement with regards to the East Ghazalat Concession in Egypt.
Tri-Star shares surge on progress at antimony-gold facility
Minerals processing company Tri-Star Resources updated the market on its antimony-gold processing facility in the Port of Sohar Free Zone, located in the Sultanate of Oman, held through its 40% interest in Strategic & Precious Metals Processing (SPMP) on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: PureTech leaps, Equiniti slides
London's FTSE 250 was up by 0. 99% at 20,642. 46 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with PureTech Health leading the way higher.
Morgan Stanley shows preference for Lloyds among UK listed lenders
Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded their view on European lenders' shares, including for the various London-listed banks, from 'in-line' to 'attractive'.
Alibaba set to push ahead with Hong Kong listing despite unrest
Alibaba is set to push ahead with the Hong Kong stock market listing despite the unrest in the region and will stop taking orders from investors earlier than expected after attracting strong demand from them.
Berenberg ups target price on Jadestone Energy
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price on upstream oil and gas firm Jadestone Energy on Tuesday following the group's acquisition of a 69% working interest in the Maari project in the Taranaki Basin, offshore New Zealand.
Aroundtown to buy TLG Immobilien for $3.1bn
Luxembourg-based real estate company Aroundtown has agreed to buy TLG Immobilien for €3. 1bn in an all-share deal.