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Wednesday preview: European economic sentiment, Spanish CPI in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday would be on the European Commission's economic sentiment index for the month of March.
US close: Stocks continue their retreat from record highs
A late dive sent US stock markets into the red on Tuesday, extending their recent losing streak into its third day, as investors continued to take profits following last week's record highs.
ASOS H1 sales fall 18% but annual guidance held
UK-based online fashion retailer ASOS said first-half sales fell 18% but held guidance for a decline over the full year as a turnaround plan started to take shape.
DS Smith in talks with International Paper about possible takeover
A bidding war was potentially on the cards on Tuesday as packaging company DS Smith - which recently agreed to be taken over by Mondi - confirmed it is in talks with New York-listed International Paper about a possible takeover offer.
Europe close: Gains modest but Stoxx 600 and DAX 40 finish at record highs
Europe's Stoxx 600 index finished at another record high on Tuesday despite only modest gains, with markets driven higher by strong gains on Germany's DAX 40.
BC Omega Holdco to sell around 30m shares in TI Fluid Systems in placing
Peel Hunt said on Tuesday that BC Omega Holdco plans to sell around 30m shares in TI Fluid Systems in a placing to institutional investors.
CAB Payments disappoints with maiden annual results
CAB Payments' stock dropped sharply on Tuesday after the cross-border payments and FX services provider underwhelmed with its 2023 results, with profits weighed down by IPO-related costs after its stock-market debut last year.
London close: Stocks rise as US consumer confidence remains stable
London markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable US consumer confidence report and anticipation for upcoming inflation data.
Key US port of Baltimore blocked after cargo ship collapses bridge
Trade at the vital US port of Baltimore has come to a standstill after a container cargo ship hit and collapsed a large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ferrexpo shares fall on court restrictions for subsidiaries
Shares Ferrexpo fell on Tuesday after the iron ore pellet maker said a court had stopped the transfer of ownership and other share-related corporate rights of the company's Ukraine subsidiaries.
US consumer confidence holds steady, but future outlook slips
Consumer confidence in the US held broadly steady in March, as improving perceptions about the current economic climate were offset by rising anxiety about future conditions.
AG Barr beats guidance with strong profit growth
British beverages and energy drinks maker AG Barr beat its own guidance with a 16. 1% jump in full-year profits in 2023 as it managed to outperform the wide soft drinks market.
US open: Stocks edge higher, Truth Social soars
Wall Street indices opened with small gains on Tuesday as markets snapped a two-day losing streak in face of some resilient economic data.
UK grocery inflation falls to 4.5% but shoppers still struggling - Kantar
Almost a quarter of UK households see themselves as struggling financially despite a 4. 5% fall in grocery price inflation, according to survey data published on Tuesday.
US house-price growth picks up to 14-month high
House-price growth in major US cities picked up slightly in January, accelerating to its fastest pace in 14 months, according to S&P/Case-Shiller data released on Tuesday.
YouGov reports strong growth as it integrates CPS acquisition
YouGov reported 9% growth in revenue in its first-half results on Tuesday, to £143. 1m, with underlying growth at 2% compared to the prior year.
Amaroq Minerals reports solid progress in 2023
Amaroq Minerals reported a robust liquidity position in its full-year results on Tuesday, with group liquidity reaching CAD 78. 2m (£45. 62m) as of 31 December.
Niox Group reports solid growth in final results
Niox Group reported a robust 18% increase in revenue in its final results on Tuesday, amounting to £36. 8m compared to £31. 3m in the prior year.
Big Technologies confident in return to growth after decent year
Remote monitoring technology specialist Big Technologies reported double-digit organic revenue growth of 10% in its preliminary results on Tuesday, reaching £55. 2m compared to £50. 2m in 2022.