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US close: Stocks higher following Trump's tariff announcement
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday after president-elect Donald Trump vowed to slap fresh tariffs on America's biggest trading partners.
Wednesday preview: US PCE price, durable goods orders data in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday will be on a deluge of economic data due out in the States.
Aston Martin looking to raise more cash as it warns on profits again
Aston Martin Lagonda said on Tuesday that it was looking to raise more cash from investors as it issued another profit warning.
Europe close: Auto stocks drag markets lower on trade war fears
European stocks fell across the board on Tuesday as ongoing concerns surrounding potential US trade tariffs clouded prospects for international companies, particularly those in the auto sector.
Broker tips: Next, Melrose Industries, Halfords
RBC Capital Markets has upgraded its rating for high street retailer Next from 'sector perform' to 'outperform', saying that the company should beat market current market expectations for revenue.
London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns
London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Best Buy scales back sales guidance after Q3 miss
Shares in consumer electronics retailer Best Buy dropped sharply on Tuesday after the US group cut full-year financial guidance after missing expectations with its third-quarter results.
FTSE 100 movers: Melrose surges on JPM note
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 8,256. 94 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Director dealings: Bloomsbury Publishing director snaps up shares
Bloomsbury Publishing revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Leslie-Ann Reed had acquired 12,139 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed publishing house.
US open: Stocks mixed following Trump's tariff announcement
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday after president-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap fresh tariffs on America's biggest trading partners.
US house price growth slows to 12-month low
A leading indicator of house prices in the United States showed that price inflation slowed to its lowest levels in a year in September.
FTSE 250 movers: Telecom Plus gains on upbeat profit; Cranswick off the menu
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,611. 36 -0. 66% .
Frasers to buy South Africa's Holdsport; takes stake in Marks Electrical
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company Holdsport for an undisclosed sum.
Idox flags strong full-year performance
Information management software and geospatial data specialist Idox flagged a strong full-year performance in an update on Tuesday, with revenue expected to rise by about 20% to £87. 6m.
Serica Energy Q3 production up by a fifth
Serica Energy reported average production of 37,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day for the first nine months of the year on Tuesday, a 20% increase over the same period in 2023.
FD Technologies reports mixed first half
FD Technologies reported mixed half-year results on Tuesday, as revenue from its KX platform grew 5% to £39. 5m, helping to offset a 12% decline in revenue from its First Derivative division.
Tracsis named as preferred bidder for National Rail PAYG system
Transport technology provider Tracsis announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary iBlocks has been named the preferred bidder for the development of a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) tap converter system by the UK’s Rail Delivery Group, which represents National Rail operators.
UK retailer sentiment falls at fastest pace in two years
UK retailer sentiment fell at the fastest pace in two years throughout November, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Amaroq upbeat on maiden Nanoq drilling results
Amaroq Minerals announced significant results from its inaugural drilling programme at the Nanoq Project in Southern Greenland’s Nanortalik Gold Belt on Tuesday, with high-grade gold intercepts including up to 123 grams of gold per tonne over 0. 5 metres.
Co-op Bank to return £90m to shareholders ahead of merger
The Co-operative Bank said on Tuesday that it will return £90m to shareholders as it hailed a "robust" third-quarter trading performance.