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Wednesday preview: Fed meeting minutes, Johnson Matthey in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday was expected to be on the release of the minutes of the US central bank's most recent policy meeting.
Europe close: Indices push higher on the back of gains for oil and gas shares
European shares rallied further on Tuesday on the back of energy stocks as Saudi Arabia dismissed a report that it was planning a rise in oil output.
London close: Stocks higher despite grim economic outlook
London stocks remained well above the waterline by the close on Tuesday, with energy shares in the green as oil prices recovered.
Sector movers: UK equities outperform led by commodity-related stocks
Oil and Gas shares paced gains on the FSTE 350 on Tuesday, helping the broader UK stock market to outperform its peers.
Broker tips: SSE, Restore, Big Yellow, Essentra
RBC Capital Markets upgraded SSE to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' on Tuesday and lifted its price target on the stock to 2,050. 0p from 1,825. 0p as it pointed to clarity over windfall taxes.
Gazprom says it may curb gas flows through Ukraine, alleges Kyiv taking supplies
Gazprom announced that flows of natural gas through the last remaining pipeline to Western Europe.
Director dealings: Knights Group CEO makes share purchase
Knights Group revealed on Tuesday that chief executive David Beech had acquired 1. 18m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed legal and professional services business.
T42 signs two-year deal with Overhaul Group
Shipping container tracking technology company T42 has signed an agreement with Overhaul Group, it announced on Tuesday, for the sale of its ‘Tetis’ tracking and monitoring units, and integration into its supply chain solutions.
Babcock profits rise as Ukraine war brings focus to defence spending
UK defence engineer Babcock reported a rise in interim profits and held full-year expectations as it focused on countering rising material costs.
Winkworth confident despite mini-budget speedbump
Estate agency franchisor M Winkworth said in a trading update on Tuesday that market conditions remained “strong” in the third quarter, with network sales up 38% year-on-year.
US open: Stocks higher ahead of Fed speakers, Chinese Covid cases in focus
Wall Street stocks traded higher early on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to speeches from a number of central bankers.
Crossword Cybersecurity inks new deal with Leonardo
Crossword Cybersecurity announced on Tuesday that the UK arm of international defence and security company Leonardo has selected its supplier assurance and third party risk management platform ‘Rizikon’ to assist in its assessment of supply chain cyber risk.
G4S workers vote to strike in December
Staff working for security firm G4S have voted to strike in December, prompting fears of cash shortages in shops and banks before the annual Christmas retail frenzy.
FTSE 100 movers: Energy shares gush higher; Vodafone hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 7% at 7,425. 78 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Berenberg raises target price on Essentra following CMD
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on chemicals group Essentra from 275. 0p to 295. 0p on Tuesday following the firm's capital markets day last week.
Peel Hunt ups rating on Big Yellow
Peel Hunt has upgraded its rating on Big Yellow Group on the back of strong interim numbers.
Trifast H1 pre-tax profits slump
Shares in industrial fastenings group Trifast slumped early on Tuesday after it reported a sharp drop in interim pre-tax profits.
Watchdog targets Apple, Google as it launches mobile browser probe
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation in cloud gaming and mobile browsers, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Jefferies starts ConvaTec at ‘overweight’
Jefferies initiated coverage of medical products maker ConvaTec on Tuesday with a ‘buy’ rating and 300p price target as it expands its chronic care coverage alongside Coloplast.