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One Media iP acquires writer's share of Kid Creole royalties
Digital music rights company One Media iP Group has acquired the writer’s share to the royalties of more than 250 tracks of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, an American band created by August Darnell.
Provident review of consumer credit division 'nearing completion'
Doorstep lender Provident Financial said on Tuesday that a review of its consumer credit division (CCD) is nearing completion and the outcome will be announced with its full-year results next week.
Pfizer Q1 earnings beat expectations, raises FY guidance
Drugmaker Pfizer posted first-quarter earnings and revenues that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, with the group upping full-year guidance on the back of strong sales of its Covid-19 vaccine.
US pre-open: Stocks mixed following Dow's strong start to the month
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Tuesday after the Dow Jones and S&P 500 saw out the previous session in the green.
Mortgage borrowing surges to record high - BoE
Mortgage borrowing surged to an all-time high in March, official data showed on Tuesday, as the UK property market continued to boom.
London midday: Stocks gain on travel strength, manufacturing data
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 back above 7,000 thanks to strength in the travel sector and solid manufacturing figures.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as Pandora shines
European shares held gains in choppy late morning trade on Tuesday with mining and travel stocks driving the market.
Babcock looking to offload rail business - report
Babcock International is preparing the sale of its rail business, it was reported on Tuesday, the opening salvo in a company-wide divestment programme.
Supreme FY underlying earnings beat expectations
Consumer products manufacturer Supreme said on Tuesday that full-year adjusted underlying earnings had come in ahead of expectations, driven by a strong performance across several key growth categories.
Unite extends JV with Singapore's GIC by 10 years
Student accommodation provider Unite Group said on Tuesday that it has extended its joint venture with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC by 10 years to September 2032.
Victoria acquires Dutch artificial grass and carpets distributor
Flooring business Victoria said on Tuesday that it acquired Netherlands-based artificial grass and carpets distributor Edel Group for a total cash consideration of €49. 4m.
Manufacturing sector hits 27-year high despite supply crunch
The UK manufacturing sector surged in April, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Tuesday, but disruptions to the supply chain continued to cast a shadow.
Asia report: Markets higher, RBA stands pat on policy
Markets in Asia closed in higher on Tuesday, with a number of bourses closed for holidays, as Australia’s central bank held firm on monetary policy.
LondonMetric completes £780m of new debt
LondonMetric has completed its £380m private debt placement, with a blended maturity of 11. 1 years and a blended coupon of 2. 27%.
Frasers Group starts share buyback up to £60m
Mike Ashley-controlled Frasers Group said it was starting a share buyback of up to £60m to reduce its share capital.
JPMorgan upgrades British Airways owner IAG to ‘overweight’
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded shares of British Airways owner IAG on Tuesday to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’ as it said that while 2021 is expected to remain very challenging, the prospects for 2022 onwards "look promising as global air travel starts to normalise".
Nightcap agrees acquisition of the Adventure Bar Group
Bar operator Nightcap has agreed to acquire the Adventure Bar Group, it announced on Tuesday, including the entire issued share capital of +Venture Battersea, Adventure Bars Mid and Adventure Bars Luna Digbeth.
Live Company shares slump after agreeing to acquire minority stake in online art sales platform
Media group Live Company said on Tuesday that it has subscribed for a non-controlling stake in online art and digital art sales platform Start Art Global.
Next 15 takes controlling interest in IPO advisory firm BCA
Next Fifteen Communications has acquired a controlling interest in technology-focussed capital markets advisory business Blueshirt Capital Advisors (BCA), it announced on Tuesday.
ITM Power launches separate, wholly-owned Motive subsidiary
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power announced the establishment of ITM Motive as a separate, wholly-owned subsidiary of ITM Power on Tuesday.