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British Land taps Tesco's Bhavesh Mistry as new finance chief
British Land announced on Tuesday that Bhavesh Mistry has been appointed its chief financial officer.
China demand recovery boosts Rio Tinto iron ore shipments
Rio Tinto on Tuesday reported a 2. 4% rise in fourth-quarter iron ore shipments, boosted by a return to pre-pandemic industrial activity in China, the company said on Tuesday.
Centamin FY revenues surge on strong performance from Sukari
Gold producer Centamin said on Tuesday that full-year revenues had surged thanks to a solid performance throughout 2020.
AO World revenues rise, Wood Group wins $130m contract
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 31 points higher on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 22% on Monday at 6,720. 65.
888 extends partnership with Caesars Interactive Entertainment
Online gambling company 888 Holdings said on Tuesday that it has agreed to a multi-year extension of its exclusive B2B poker partnership with Caesars Interactive Entertainment.
Premier Foods ups full-year guidance after 'exceptional' quarter
Premier Foods has upped its full-year profit guidance, after the introduction of fresh lockdown restrictions saw people spend more on eating at home during the key festive trading season.
Experian hails better-than-expected third quarter
Credit-checking firm Experian said on Tuesday that its third-quarter performance was better than it had expected, with organic revenue growth of 7% despite the pandemic.
Wood Group wins $130m services contract from Spirit Energy
Engineering company Wood Group said it had won a $130m services contract from Spirit Energy to extend the life of its Morecambe Bay gas fields in the UK.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of Yellen testimony
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday following an upbeat session in Asia, ahead of a testimony by incoming US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Cash payments, supermarkets, Covid relief
More than a third of shoppers have been blocked from paying with cash since the start of the Covid crisis, prompting calls for urgent action to protect the millions who rely on the UK’s “critically endangered” cash network. The consumer group Which? said mixed messages about the safety of cash was partly to blame. The Bank of England has since clarified that “any risk from handling cash should be low”, especially when compared with touching shopping baskets, self-checkout screens or products in stores.
Sector movers: Cyclicals find a bid on confidence in Covid-19 vaccine rollouts
Cyclicals were in favour at the start of the week as positive Chinese gross domestic product data helped to offset worries about the new Covid-19 strains.
Europe close: Stocks advance slightly despite concerns over new Covid-19 strains
European stocks were mostly higher at the start of the week with investors cheers by positive China GDP data, which helped to offset worries about the new Covid-19 strains, although there appeared to be confidence that vaccination rollout programmes would help to bring the pandemic to heel by the spring.