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SThree FY profits seen ahead of consensus estimates
Recruitment firm Sthree said on Tuesday that its full-year profit performance was now expected to come in ahead of consensus estimates after net fees rose in the three months ended 31 August.
Ukraine appeal court finds against Ferrexpo
Ukraine’s appeal court has found against Ferrexpo in a long-running dispute over a 2002 deal, sending shares in the Swiss miner lower.
Europe open: Shares open higher as investors eye central bank meetings
European shares were higher at the open on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting for an indication on future rate rises.
London open: Stocks rise after late Wall Street rally
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a late rally on Wall Street, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Future CEO Byng-Thorne to retire in next 18 months - report
Media group Future tanked on Tuesday following a report that chief executive Zillah Byng-Thorne has informed the company's chairman that she plans to retire in the next 18 months.
Polymetal achieves first gold production at Kutyn mine
Mining giant Polymetal International said on Tuesday that it had achieved first gold production at its Kutyn mine in Far East Russia.
Frasers' Mike Ashley to leave board following AGM
Retailer Frasers Group revealed on Tuesday that Mike Ashley will not be standing for re-election as a director at this year's annual general meeting and he will step down from the board upon its conclusion on 19 October.
TUI holds guidance as winter bookings hit 78% of pre-pandemic levels
Holiday giant TUI said winter bookings were at 78% of pre-Covid pandemic levels, adding that it still expected to swing to a profit this year.
AstraZeneca's Covid-19 antibody combination receives EU approval
Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that Evusheld, its long-acting antibody combination, had been granted approval for the treatment of adults and adolescents with Covid-19 in the European Union.
FirstGroup to sell all but two of remaining Greyhouse properties for $140m
Transport operator FirstGroup said on Tuesday that it has agreed the sale of all but two of its remaining Greyhouse US properties to Twenty Lake Management, an affiliate of Twenty Lake Holdings, for around $140m.
Kingfisher H1 profits fall, Haleon interim operating profits grow
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 26. 6 points higher ahead of the bell on Tuesday after wrapping up the previous session 0. 62% points lower at 7,236. 68.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as traders return to their desks after the long weekend.
Haleon reported operating profits grow 22% in H1
Consumer healthcare company Haleon saw operating profits grow more than 20% in the six months ended 30 June, driven by increased profits and margins.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK business investment, Drax, Tasty, Rolls-Royce
Business investment in the UK fell to the lowest rate in the G7 group of wealthy nations despite corporation tax cuts, the government has been warned, as ministers prepare £30bn of giveaways targeted at companies and higher-income workers. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said a “race to the bottom” on the headline tax rate on company profits had failed to boost investment and economic growth in Britain over the past 15 years. – Guardian.
US close: Major indices snap two-day losing streak
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday as major indices reclaimed a fraction of last week's heavy losses ahead of this week's FOMC meeting.