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Bridgepoint announces £50m share buyback
Private equity firm Bridgepoint has announced a share buyback programme of up to £50m.
Yu Group hails record-breaking year
Yu Group said on Tuesday that it was on course to beat market expectations for the year, as it hailed a "record-breaking" performance.
Liberum lifts price targets on airline stocks
Liberum said on Tuesday that the airline industry is in the early stages of recovery from the pandemic.
Staffline posts jump in full-year profit but says core markets 'more challenging'
Staffline posted "solid" trading for its 2022 fiscal year with management noting its market leading organic growth and cash generative business model.
UK factories see orders fall - CBI
The manufacturing sector continued to struggle over the last three months, a survey suggested on Tuesday, although cost pressures showed signs of easing.
US pre-open: Futures trade lower as investors brace for earnings
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as traders braced for an onslaught of earnings from some of the nation's biggest firms.
Europe midday: Shares reverse as rate hike fears temper EZ PMI data
European shares slipped into the red on Tuesday as a stabilisation in eurozone business activity was tempered by a warning that further interest rate rises to combat inflation could tip the single currency bloc into recession.
London midday: FTSE in the red as business activity slumps
London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing and news that UK business output fell in January at the fastest rate in two years.
Berenberg slightly raises target price on Dunelm
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on retailer Dunelm from 1,130. 0p to 1,240. 0p on Tuesday, stating the group's numbers "increasingly well underpinned".
City Pub Group sees LFL Q4 sales jump, trading ahead of forecasts in 2023
City Pub Group posted "strong" like-for-like sales growth for the fourth quarter as activity continued to normalise and opened the door to possible acquisitions - albeit at the right price.
UK recession fears mount as business activity slumps
Private sector business activity fell sharply in January, a well-regarded survey showed on Tuesday, as higher interest rates and weakening demand weighed heavily.
Cryptocurrencies rebound; Bitcoin recovers at the $23,000 level
The cryptocurrency market has rebounded remarkably after a hesitant start of the week. Bitcoin (BTC) has risen more than 1% in the last 24 hours and is now above $23,000; the rebound of the reigning cryptocurrency has allowed the market to regain the $1 trillion market capitalization. For its part, Ethereum (ETH) is trading slightly lower, but remains above $1,600.
German consumer confidence edges higher
German consumer confidence is continuing to edge higher, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, as energy costs ease.
Henry Boot reports record FY underlying earnings
Construction group Henry Boot reported record underlying profits on Tuesday despite trading amid a "challenging backdrop" and experiencing a drop in its investment portfolio.
Ceres Power expecting strong margins, confident after electrolyser test results
Ceres Power posted better-than-expected full-year gross margins and announced what analysts said were "very encouraging" test data for its first electrolyser modules.
OnTheMarket appoints Tom Carter as CFO
OnTheMarket said on Tuesday that it has appointed Tom Carter as its new chief financial officer.
M&C Saatchi delivers record FY performance
Advertising firm M&C Saatchi said on Tuesday that it had delivered a "record performance" in 2022, in line with expectations.
Capricorn Energy chairman to step down
Exploration and development company Capricorn Energy revealed on Tuesday that Nicoletta Giadrossi has "accelerated her decision to step down as chair".
THG appoints Damian Sanders as CFO
THG has appointed Damian Sanders as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect.
Marston's LFL sales grow over key Christmas trading period
Pub chain Marston's said on Tuesday that like-for-like sales had surged over the Christmas trading period.