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eBay's Gumtree sale raises competition concerns, says CMA
Ebay’s planned $9. 2bn (£6. 5bn) deal to sell its Gumtree unit to Shpock owner Adevinta could reduce consumer choice and raise prices in the online classified advertising sector, the UK’s competition watchdog warned on Tuesday.
Tertiary reports soil sampling results from Paymaster Project
Tertiary Minerals has received results from soil sampling and a detailed magnetic survey at its Paymaster Polymetallic Project in Nevada, it announced on Tuesday.
German researchers develop hydrogen paste fuel
Researchers at Germany's Fraunhoder Institute have developed a hydrogen paste that some pundits believe may revolutionise the industry.
Pelatro implements flagship software with large telecoms network
Telecoms customer engagement software company Pelatro announced on Tuesday that the final implementation of its flagship product, the ‘mViva’ contextual campaign management solution, has been completed in the network of its largest customer.
US pre-open: Futures have stocks adding to record-setting rally
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday as major indices look set to raise record highs even further.
Traders left scratching their heads after 'short squeeze' in tin prices
Some market participants are asking whether Monday's 'short squeeze' in the price of tin may in part be the result of the suspension of the London Metal Exchange's open-outcry trading floor.
Botswana Diamonds enters alliance to hasten exploration
Botswana Diamonds has entered into a cooperation agreement to fund exploration of its prospecting licence assets in Botswana with Diamexstrat Botswana, it announced on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Shares listless as Monday rally loses momentum
European shares were listless on Tuesday after sharp gains in the previous session on the back of economic recovery hopes and the long-awaited US stimulus package.
Duke Royalty enters management buyout funding deal with Fabrikat
Alternative capital provider Duke Royalty has entered into a £6. 2m royalty financing agreement with Meteor HoldCo, it announced on Tuesday, which undertakes business as Fabrikat.
Condor Gold raises £4m to advance La India Project
Condor Gold has raised £4m via a placing, it announced on Tuesday, to advance its La India Project.
Euro area GDP shrinks by a bit less than expected in Q4 2020
The euro area economy shrank by a tad less than feared at the end of 2020, revised data showed.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower as rally runs out of steam
London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Tuesday as the rally from the previous session ran out of steam.
BHP declares record dividend as China steel demand boosts profits
Australian mining giant BHP declared a record interim dividend after reporting a rise in profits driven by Chinese demand for iron ore.
Nexus Infrastructure growth drivers remain 'positive' amid pandemic
Infrastructure services group Nexus said on Tuesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic continued to cause "general economic uncertainty", fundamental market growth drivers remained "positive".
Virgin Wines eyes AIM flotation in March
Online wine retailer Virgin Wines said on Tuesday that it was planning to float on London's AIM market in March following increased demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Calnex Solutions trading boosted by 'strong' levels of customer spend, higher margins
Test and measurement solutions provider Calnex Solutions said on Tuesday that the "strong" levels of customer spend experienced in the first half had continued in the second.
Asia report: Markets close higher, RBA indicates ongoing support
Markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Tuesday, with the Hong Kong bourse jumping after returning from a holiday, as investors digested the latest minutes from Australia’s central bank.
German investor sentiment improves in February - ZEW
German investor sentiment unexpectedly improved February, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Gama Aviation H2 trading 'stable' despite ongoing losses at CASL
Aviation services provider Gama Aviation said it had continued to feel ongoing losses at its Hong Kong-based associate in 2020 but stated second-half trading had remained stable across the group as a whole.
Pan African Resources on track after decent first half
Pan African Resources reported a 5. 9% increase in group gold production in its first half on Tuesday, to 98,386 ounces.