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Europe open: Stocks mostly higher despite concerns around second Covid-19 wave
Stocks in Europe have started the session higher, tracking the gains seen overnight on Wall Street on the back of reports that US lawmakers were preparing a further $1. 0trn round of fiscal stimulus.
Synectics inks surveillance deal with Ireland's National Transport Authority
Security and surveillance systems firm Synectics secured contracts with the Irish Republic's National Transport Authority valued at more than £1. 0m on Tuesday.
Mitie Q1 revenues fall after contract loss
Outsourcer Mitie posted an 11% drop in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, partly due to the loss of a major contract.
Digitalbox encouraged by H1 performance
Digital media business Digitalbox said on Tuesday that it had delivered an "encouraging performance" in the six months ended 30 June despite the impact of Covid-19.
PPHE Hotel Group reopens 80% of properties
Hospitality real estate business PPHE Hotel Group said on Tuesday that 80% of its properties were now open and welcoming back guests.
Amazon plans expansion of UK delivery service
Amazon is planning a wider UK rollout of its online grocery service by the end of 2020 as it tries to take advantage of consumers’ needs during the pandemic.
Games Workshop shares at all-time highs as profits jump and cash builds up
Shares of Games Workshop hit a fresh record high after the manufacturer of game miniatures for the popular Warhammer and Middle Earth tabletop wargames announced further sales and profits growth.
Tyman reports 'better-than-expected' recovery after tough first half
Door and window component supplier Tyman reported a 17% like-for-like fall in revenue in its first half on Tuesday, to £254. 1m, as its adjusted operating profit was 26% weaker on a like-for-like abscess at £31. 3m.
Vivo Energy expanding network after Covid-affected first half
Vivo Energy reported a 7% fall in volumes in its first half on Tuesday, to 4. 62 billion litres, while revenues fell 14% to $3. 38bn (£2. 63bn).
Foxtons losses widen as London property market hit by Covid
Estate agent Foxtons reported a widening of its interim losses on Tuesday, with revenues down as the London property market was dented by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Sabre Insurance confident despite lingering Covid concerns
Sabre Insurance Group reported gross written premiums of £86. 9m in its first half on Tuesday, falling from £101. 2m year-on-year, while its net loss ratio fell to 45. 1% to 48. 2%.
Elementis's bottom line hit by impairment charges in 1H
Elementis swung to a first half loss as the Covid-19 pandemic hammered the company's top line and led management to book big impairments for its energy and Talc assets.
Greggs swings to H1 loss after store closures
Bakery chain Greggs said on Tuesday that it swung to a loss in the first half as sales fell after its shops were forced to close for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AstraZeneca upbeat on latest Farxiga trial results
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that high-level results from the phase 3 ‘DAPA-CKD- trial of ‘Farxiga’, or dapagliflozin, showed a “statistically significant and clinically meaningful” effect on its primary endpoint.
London open: Stocks edge higher as housebuilders rally
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with housebuilders pacing the gains.
Moneysupermarket interim profit drops due to Covid-19
Comparison website Moneysupermarket. com reported a drop in interim profit and revenue on Tuesday as its core markets took a significant hit from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sanne anticipates 'strong' 1H cash performance
Sanne Group described its performance over the first half of the year as "robust", telling shareholders to expect a "strong" cash performance and growth in underlying earnings per share.
Peso-dollar movement puts dent in Fresnillo profits
Fresnillo reported gross profit of $321. 2m (£249. 75m) in its first half on Tuesday, up 56. 3%, which included a $65. 1m benefit from the reassessment of the recoverable gold inventories on the leaching pads at Herradura, although a shift in the value of the Mexican peso dented its overall profitability.
B&M European Value sees H1 earnings ahead of consensus
Discount retailer B&M European Value Retail said on Tuesday that first-half adjusted underlying earnings are set to be comfortably ahead of consensus expectations.
AG Barr H1 revenues slide amid coronavirus-fuelled trading volatility
Drinks maker AG Barr said on Tuesday that interim revenues had declined in 2020 as a result of "significant trading volatility" stemming from Covid-19 and lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.