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Tesla beats on sales and profits in Q2 amid record deliveries
Tesla delivered better-than-expected profits and margins for its second quarter on the back of record sales of its vehicles.
US durable goods orders fall short of forecasts in June, but underlying demand strong
Demand for goods made to last more than three years grew a bit more slowly than anticipated last month, but economists said that the underlying trends remained strong.
3M beats Q2 estimates, guides higher on full-year EPS
3M delivered better-than-expected second quarter sales and profits and raised its full-year guidance.
US close: Stocks firmer as earnings season kicks off
Wall Street stocks were in positive territory as they closed on Monday, on the first day of a tech-heavy week on the earnings front.
Wednesday preview: US Fed, Barclays in the spotlight
All eyes on Wednesday will be firmly on the US Federal Reserve as rate-setters meet to decide on monetary policy.
UK shop prices fall but retailers' costs rise - BRC
Shop prices fell more sharply in July as food and fashion retailers battled for household spending but cost pressures are mounting for the UK's retailers, a survey showed.
Europe close: Stocks slip amid Chinese regulatory worries
European stocks were still lower as sharp falls in Hong Kong and Shanghai-listed stocks dragged on investor sentiment around the world.
BHP tables all-cash bid for Canada's Noront Resources
BHP looked to have beat out Australian magnate Andrew Forrest in taking control of Canada's Noront Resources.
London close: Stocks fall, pound rallies as Covid cases continue decline
London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as investors waded through a raft of earnings, with consumer goods giant Reckitt pacing the decline after disappointing results, as Covid-19 case numbers continued to drop.
IMF calls for rapid action to increase access to Covid-19 vaccines
The International Monetary Fund's chief economist called on world governments to improve low-and-middle income countries' access to vaccines in order to avoid downside risks.
Director dealings: Essensys CEO lowers stake
Essensys revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Mark Furness had disposed of 2. 21m ordinary shares as part of a placing.
Broker tips: Moonpig, Ascential, Liontrust
Peel Hunt downgraded its stance on shares of Moonpig to 'hold' from 'buy' on Tuesday after the company's preliminary results and put the stock's 500. 0p price target under review.
Growth in polymer demand continues for Itaconix
Plant-based polymer technology company Itaconix updated the market on its first half on Tuesday, reporting that growth in demand for its polymers had continued in the six months ended 30 June.
Wizz Air shareholders approve CEO bonus plan
Wizz Air shareholders have voted in favour of the budget airline’s plan to pay chief executive Jozsef Varadi a bonus of up to £100m dependent on the achievement of certain targets.
Tertiary Minerals plans second-phase trenching at Pyramid
Tertiary Minerals updated the market on its Pyramid Silver-Gold Project in Nevada on Tuesday, reporting that second-phase trench planning was now complete.
Karelian carries out detailed sampling in Northern Ireland
Karelian Diamond Resources has carried out a detailed heavy mineral stream sediment sampling programme focused on the Colebrooke river in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, it announced on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks head south ahead of Q2 tech earnings
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as market participants digested earnings from some of the nation's biggest firms and prepped for a flurry of tech results after the close.
FTSE 250 movers: Moonpig loses ground; Mitie surges on update
London’s FTSE 250 was 0. 1% lower at 22,910. 17 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Reckitt slumps after results; Croda rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 6,999. 90 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
US pre-open: Futures in the red ahead of tech earnings
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday as market participants prepped for earnings from some of the nation's biggest tech firms after the close.