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FTSE 100 movers: NMC Health recovers; Mondi dented by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,621. 78 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
ValiRx signs letter of intent in a bid to fund VAL401
Clinical-stage biotechnology company ValiRx updated the market on its subsidiary joint venture, ValiSeek, and its cancer therapeutic, VAL401 on Tuesday.
PSA-owned Opel to shed up to 2,100 jobs
Opel is to cut up to 2,100 jobs, the German car brand confirmed on Tuesday, as it battles 'ever-stricter' emissions regulations.
Games Workshop hails record first-half results
Miniature wargames manufacturer Games Workshop hailed record first-half results on Tuesday and said trading in December was in line with expectations.
Canaccord raises target on Spirent Communications
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of British telecommunications testing company Spirent from 205p to 230p on Tuesday to reflect some strong gross margins and lower opex highlighted in the group's recent update.
Europe midday: Start of US results season sees shares move into the green
European stocks had moved slightly into the green come midday, helped by bumper fourth quarter numbers out of US financial heavyweight JP Morgan.
JP Morgan blows past Street in Q4 thanks to debt and commodities trading
JP Morgan blew past analysts' forecasts for its fourth quarter revenues and profits thanks to a bumper turnout for its debt and commodities trading arm.
Johnson says he would back 'Trump deal' to replace 2015 Iran nuclear accord
Britain's Prime Minister said that he would support a deal negotiated by Trump to replace the 2015 nuclear accord.
Emmerson finalises feasibility study components for Khemisset
Morocco-focussed potash development company Emmerson has finalised the feasibility study components for the connection to road networks, including design and cost components, for its Khemisset Potash Project in Northern Morocco, it announced on Tuesday.
PM formally rejects calls for second referendum on Scottish independence
The prime minister Boris Johnson has formally rejected calls by the Scottish National Party for a second independence referendum.
Endeavour ends merger talks with Centamin
Canada’s Endeavour Mining said on Tuesday that it has ended takeover talks with Centamin after deciding not to make an offer for the London-listed gold miner.
Audioboom renews agreement with one of its biggest podcasts
Podcast company Audioboom has renewed an exclusive sales and distribution contract with one of its most popular entertainment podcasts for 24 months, it announced on Tuesday, which included the opportunity to work with the content partner on further podcast projects.
Chesterfield launches percussion drill programme at Troodos West
Chesterfield Resources has started a percussion drill programme on its Troodos West copper-gold exploration region in Cyprus, it announced on Tuesday.
US pre-open: Dow futures flat ahead of bank earnings
US futures were pointing to a flat open for the Dow Jones on Tuesday ahead of a slew of earnings from some of the country's biggest lenders.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Easyjet, Wizz Air and Ryanair
Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded their recommendations for EasyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair and revised their target prices for all three budget carriers in expectation of a "tighter" supply/demand balance in the sector.
Personal Group reports 'good progress' on strategy
Employee services provider Personal Group Holdings updated the market on its trading following its financial year ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting that it had continued to make “good progress” on delivering its strategy following the appointment of Deborah Frost as chief executive officer in March.
Helical lets final floor of 'The Tower' at Old Street
London-focussed property developer Helical has let the final floor of ‘The Tower’ - the second phase of its Old Street scheme at The Bower, EC1 - taking the scheme to 100% let, it announced on Tuesday.
McBride tumbles after profit warning
Household goods manufacturer McBride issued a profit warning on Tuesday as it reported a decline in first-half revenue.
MJ Hudson trading in line with expectations
International asset management consultancy MJ Hudson updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 31 December on Tuesday, following its admission to AIM on 12 December.
BlackRock pledges to put climate first as it flags 'fundamental reshaping' of finance
BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, has pledged to put the climate at the heart of its investment strategy, including shunning some coal miners.