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Norwegian Air sees rise in bookings as Covid curbs ease
Norwegian Air Shuttle said it expected future bookings to continue rising as it reported its first results since coming out of bankruptcy, but did not provide a full-year outlook.
GSK, SK Bioscience to start Phase 3 Covid vaccine trial
South Korea’s SK Bioscience and the UK’s GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday said they would start a phase 3 clinical study of SK’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate combined with GSK's pandemic vaccine booster.
Hurricane Energy launches $230m convertible bond tender offer
Oil company Hurricane Energy has launched a tender offer to repurchase as much as $230. 0m worth of convertible bonds due in 2022 using a portion of its current cash balances.
RUA Life Sciences sees US orders return to pre-Covid levels
Medical device businesses holding company RUA Life Sciences said on Tuesday that orders had returned to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.
Genedrive to seek CE mark clearance for MT-RNR1 assay
Molecular diagnostics company Genedrive said on Tuesday that it will soon launch its MT-RNR1 assay, used for the detection of antibiotic-induced hearing loss in newborns.
London close: Stocks fall as banks, travel issues weaken
London equity markets ended in the red on Tuesday as banks and travel stocks retreated.
Shop price rises are on the way, BRC warns
Higher shop prices are on the way as retailers face rising costs from supply chain problems, Brexit and other causes, the industry's trade body warned.
US close: Stocks close lower in final session of August trading
Wall Street stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday but the S&P 500 still managed to make August its seventh consecutive winning month.
Europe close: Stocks finish weaker after inflation data
European stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors digested euro zone data showing inflation hit its highest level for a decade.
Director dealings: Big Yellow chairman's spouse makes share sale
Big Yellow Group revealed on Tuesday that chairman Nicholas Vetch's spouse Catherine had disposed of 109,454 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed self-storage facilities operator.
Broker tips: Reach, Bridgepoint
Liberum initiated coverage of newspaper and magazine publisher Reach on Tuesday with a 'buy' rating and 475. 0p price target as it said the shares have done well in recent months, but are at the start of the next growth phase.
Cornish Metals pleased with latest drilling at United Downs
Cornish Metals reported results from five new diamond drill holes that are part of the ongoing drill programme at the United Downs copper-tin project in Cornwall on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: Trustpilot rallies; travel stocks fall
London’s FTSE 250 was flat at 24,060. 13 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Pershing Square affiliate to pick up 2.9% stake in Universal Music Group
Pershing Square revealed on Tuesday that PSVII Master, an affiliated co-investment vehicle, will take up an additional stake in Universal Music Group.
US open: Stocks trade lower, S&P 500 still on track for seventh consecutive winning month
Wall Street stocks were slightly lower after the bell on Tuesday, but the S&P 500 was still on track to turn in its seventh consecutive winning month.
Chicago PMI ticks lower in August
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated a little more than expected in August, according to data released on Tuesday.
US consumer confidence declines in August
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index declined in August, down almost 12 points from the previous month's print at 113. 8.
FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies lower; banks under the cosh
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% at 7,106. 87 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Blue Prism surges as it confirms takeover talks with TPG Capital, Vista
Blue Prism shares rocketed on Tuesday after it confirmed it is in talks with US private equity firm TPG Capital and Vista about possible offers for the AIM-listed automation specialist.
88 Energy raising £10.6m to fund Merlin-2 well
88 Energy announced its plans to raise AUD 20m (£10. 6m) before expenses on Tuesday, to finance the drilling and logging of the Merlin-2 well, among other projects.