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US close: Markets finish lower after choppy, trade-focussed session
US stocks finished below the waterline after a choppy session on Tuesday as market participants remained glued to their screens for any hint of fresh developments in the ongoing US-China trade war.
Europe close: Stocks end off lows despite mixed headlines on trade
European stocks finished on a mixed note on Tuesday, buffeted by similarly mixed headlines around the current state of the ongoing US-China trade talks.
London close: Stocks dip amid US-China trade jitters
London stocks dipped on Tuesday, but finished well off their worst levels of the session, with investor sentiment dented by weak UK economic growth figures and a degree of uncertainty over a potential US-China trade deal.
Director dealings: Pantheon International director ups stake
Pantheon International revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Dame Sue Owen had purchased 820 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed investment trust.
China increases US soybean purchases amid ongoing trade talks
Chinese imports of American soybeans multiplied by a factor of 13 between September and November when compared to the same period one year before, revealed Xiaoping Zhang, the Greater China Regional Director for the US Soybean Export Council, to CNBC.
Broker tips: Ocado, Tullow Oil, M&S
Analysts at Berenberg nearly doubled their target price for grocer Ocado as they upgraded the recommendation for the group's shares to 'buy' on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin stalls, Tullow recovers
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 60% lower at 20,796. 68 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with Aston Martin Lagonda leading the index downward.
Mercedes self-driving cab service to kick-off in California
Self-driving Mercedes-Benz and Bosch vehicles are set to go on trial in California with the aim of becoming a fully-functioning cab service in the near future.
Asiamet updates market on progress after share price slide
Asiamet Resources updated the market on its projects on Tuesday, following a serious slide in its share price on Monday.
Berenberg upgrades Ocado to 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg nearly doubled their target price for grocer Ocado as they upgraded the recommendation for the group's shares to 'buy' on Tuesday.
Blancco gains 'Advanced Technology Status' with Amazon Web Services
Data erasure and mobile device diagnostics provider Blancco Technology Group has achieved ‘Advanced Technology Partner’ status with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN), it said on Tuesday.
OnTheMarket reaches 3,000 paying agent contract milestone
Property portal operator OnTheMarket updated on its progress in adding agents on new paying contracts on Tuesday, reporting that as at 2 December, more than 3,000 more offices had been signed under new paying contracts to list all of their residential properties with the company.
US open: Flat start to session as investors mull over trade update
US stocks turned green at the open on Tuesday as market participants remained glued to their screens for any hint of fresh developments in the ongoing US-China trade war.
Kibo Energy makes progress on Bordersley gas power plant
Africa-focussed Kibo Energy updated the market on its wholly-owned subsidiary Bordersley Power on Tuesday, which is developing a 5 MW gas-fuelled power generation plant in the UK in cooperation with its 60% owned subsidiary, and manager and operator of Bordersley, MAST Energy Developments (MED).
MS International swings to loss after revenue stumbles
MS International on Tuesday swung to an interim loss after revenue from three of its divisions fell as the company's trading was hit by political and economic challenges.
Wednesday preview: US FOMC, TUI in focus
With the general election looming large on the horizon, the spotlight during Wednesday's session is likely to be on the latest MRP poll from You. gov, although any market reaction may be muted as traders play it safe instead of trying to front-run the result.
Entertainment AI upbeat on recent Rugby World Cup tech pilot
Technology and media platform company Entertainment AI updated the market on its recent Rugby World Cup pilot on Tuesday, in which its wholly-owned technology subsidiary Tagasauris, participated in a pilot with strategic partner Sumitomo Corporation to deliver an “enriched audience viewing experience” for the tournament, from 2 September to 2 November, on Sumitomo's JSports network.
Tritax EuroBox shares slip as it works towards dividend target
Continental Europe-focussed real estate asset investor Tritax EuroBox reported a basic net asset value of €477. 3m for the quarter through September on Tuesday, and an EPRA net asset value of €484. 2m.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado gains; Ashtead slumps on UK weakness
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 7,215. 68 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest GDP figures.
Bloomsbury buys drama publisher Oberon
Bloomsbury Publishing has acquired the entire issued share capital of London-based drama publisher Oberon, it announced on Tuesday.