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German regulator launches antitrust proceedings against Microsoft
Germany’s antitrust regulator, the Bundeskartellamt, said on Tuesday that it has begun examining whether US tech giant Microsoft "is of paramount significance for competition across markets".
Mortgage Advice Bureau reports strong year despite mini-budget fallout
Mortgage Advice Bureau reported a 22% increase in revenue in its final results on Tuesday, to £230. 8m, alongside a 24% rise in gross profit to £62. 9m.
Bellway launches £100m share buyback as H1 profits fall
Bellway on Tuesday reported a fall in half-year profits against a tough economic backdrop and announced a £100m share buyback as customer demand improved in the current calendar year, helped by a seasonal uplift and a fall in mortgage rates.
US pre-open: Futures slightly lower as attention turns toward data
Wall Street futures had stocks opening slightly lower ahead of the bell on Tuesday as fears regarding the current state of the US banking sector continue to recede and traders turn their attention towards a number of data points.
Walgreens Boots maintains guidance as quarterly earnings slip
Transatlantic pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance reported second quarter results in line with expectations on Tuesday, with the company on track to meet full-year guidance.
UK banks in good health despite turmoil - BoE governor
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has insisted that the UK banking sector remains in good health, despite being in a period of "heightened tension".
Marlowe confident in its full-year progress
Health, safety and compliance service specialist Marlowe reported solid financial and strategic progress on Tuesday, for the financial year about to end.
Royal Mail threatens to put postal service into administration
Royal Mail issued a threat to put its loss-making postal service into administration, it emerged on Tuesday, amid escalating talks with union chiefs.
London midday: FTSE pares gains; food inflation in focus
London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, having opened firmly in the black as worries about the banking sector continued to ease, with two separate surveys showing a surge in food inflation.
Europe midday: Shares head towards flatline after early optimism on banks
European shares headed towards the flatline on Tuesday as US futures indicated a weaker start on Wall Street.
Atalaya gets environmental approval for PMV development
Atalaya Mining announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned Proyecto Masa Valverde (PMV) has been granted the unified environmental authorisation by the Junta de Andalucía.
MaxCyte installs Douglas Swirsky as its new finance chief
Cell engineering technology company MaxCyte announced the appointment of Douglas Swirsky as its new chief financial officer on Tuesday.
RBC Capital lowers target price on CMC Markets
Over at RBC Capital Markets, analysts dropped their target price on financial services firm CMC Markets from 350. 0p to 310. 0p on Tuesday following the group's recent trading update.
Next in talks to snap up Cath Kidston - report
Retailer Next is in advanced talks to buy vintage-inspired brand Cath Kidston, it was reported on Tuesday.
Asia report: Most markets rise as banking fears recede
Most Asia-Pacific stock markets were in the green on Tuesday, with investor concerns over the global banking sector easing.
AG Barr posts jump in profits but warns over margin hit
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr posted a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday as it hailed a strong performance across its soft drinks portfolio, but warned over a short-term hit to operating margins due to inflationary pressures and ongoing investment.
'Re-engerised' Xaar swings into black
Xaar swung into the black last year, the inkjet printing specialist said on Tuesday, after its overhauled commercial strategy boosted sales.
Synthomer earnings tumble after tough second half
Synthomer shares were sliding on Tuesday morning after it reported a weak set of preliminary results, amid challenging macroeconomic conditions in the second half of 2022.
Altitude secures new major contract wins
Software firm Altitude Group revealed has secured a number of new major contract wins that it expects will have "a material impact" on the company.
Land Securities builds on 'strong operational and strategic momentum'
Commercial property developer Land Securities said on Tuesday that it has continued to build on "strong operational and strategic momentum" since its interim results.