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Investors tell boards to link pay to virus impact
Britain's big investors have told companies to link bosses' pay to the impact on shareholders and employees of the coronavirus crisis.
UK company earnings in recession before Covid-19 crisis - survey
UK company earnings were in a prolonged earnings recession even before the Covid-19 crisis erupted, a survey showed.
ASOS posts record interim profit; confirms placing to weather Covid-19
Online fashion retailer ASOS reported record interim pre-tax profits on Tuesday as it confirmed it is "close" to finalising a potential equity issuance and extension to its debt facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday preview: Boris Johnson and Asos in the spotlight
The focus on Wednesday will very likely remain on the condition of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Daily new Covid-19 infections in Italy fall again
The number of Italians newly infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus fell again sharply on Tuesday.
Europe close: Shares extend gains on hopes pandemic coming under control
Stocks across the Continent extended the previous session's rally amid optimism that authorities in Europe and the US are succeeding in getting the Covid-19 pandemic under control.
Safestyle launches placing to raise £8.5m amid Covid-19 lockdown
Safestyle has announced a placing to raise £8. 5m to strengthen its balance sheet and help see it through the coronavirus outbreak.
UK's Johnson does not have pneumonia - spokesman
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not have pneumonia and was breathing without the assistance of a ventilator, a Downing Street spokesman confirmed on Tuesday.
Fastjet warns on future as FedAir sheds jobs, cuts wages
African budget airline Fastjet warned that its future was under threat unless it raised fresh capital or sold its Zimbabwe operations as jobs and salaries were cut in response to the coronavirus.
Director dealings: Glencore director ups stake
Glencore revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Peter Coates had acquired 80,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed mining firm.
London close: Rosier sentiment sees stocks hold on to gains
Equity markets in London managed to hold on to their gains by the close on Tuesday, as investors welcomed signs that the coronavirus spread in countries such as Italy and Spain is slowing, with the stocks most battered by the pandemic benefitting from the optimistic mood.
Broker tips: Diageo, United Utilities, Next Fifteen, Antofagasta
Analysts at Liberum upgraded drinks maker Diageo from 'hold' to 'buy' on Tuesday, stating that they were confident that the firm's brands and hard to replicate route-to-consumer path would survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
Millions of jobs at risk as airlines running out of cash - IATA
At least 25 million jobs could be at risk around the world from the slump in passenger traffic caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the airline industry body warned on Tuesday.
Intercede expecting bump in profits as it reduces costs
Digital identity, credential management and security firm Intercede announced a “continuing trend” of improved operational and financial performance on Tuesday.
Holders Technology cuts costs amid Covid crisis
Printed circuit board materials company Holders Technology updated the market on its trading and the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on its operations in the UK and Germany on Tuesday.
Liberum ups Diageo to 'buy'
Analysts at Liberum upgraded drinks maker Diageo from 'hold' to 'buy' on Tuesday, stating that they were confident that the firm's brands and hard to replicate route-to-consumer path would survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
Whatsapp to introduce limit on message forwards to fight against misinformation
Whatsapp is restricting the frequency of messages forwarded to a group of people on its platform to fight against the spread of misinformation.
Wellcome Trust calls on firms to donate $8bn for coronavirus research
The Wellcome Trust London-based charity is calling on big businesses to donate $8bn for research to attempt to develop tests, therapies and vaccines to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
FCA warns scammers, firms trying to exploit Covid-19 crisis
Britain's financial regulator said it would clamp down on any market behaviour that tried to exploit the coronavirus crisis “with all relevant force”.
FTSE 250 movers: Cineworld rallies; Assura slides after placing
London’s FTSE 250 was up 6. 7% at 15,801. 68 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.