Market Pulse
French Connection reports further losses
UK based fashion retailer French Connection Group posted an improved performance from its wholesale wing, but was unable to fully right the ship and return to profit in the first half of its trading year.
US pre-open: Stocks set for slightly higher start
Stocks were set to start the session slightly lower ahead of a raft of economic data yet with investors' focus firmly on the US Federal Reserve's policy decision the next day.
Barclays ups target price for Gym Group
Barclays Research upped its target on shares of Gym Group from 230p to 250p following its first acquisition since the group floated, purchasing 18 gyms from Lifestyle Fitness.
Oncimmune signs three distribution deals covering Scandinavia
Early cancer detection technology company Oncimmune Holdings announced on Tuesday that it has signed three new exclusive distribution agreements for its EarlyCDT-Lung test with LabLab, Diuvita Diagnostics and XboXLab in Denmark, Norway and Sweden respectively.
Asia report: Most markets lower as traders look to FOMC
Most markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, as investors continued to look ahead to the US Federal Reserve’s September meeting for clues on the central bank’s monetary policy direction.
Europe midday: Trump, US Fed in focus
Stocks turned slightly higher ahead of a speech by US president Donald Trump at the United Nations and a monetary policy meeting at the US central bank.
London midday: FTSE inches up as pound buffeted by Carney calls, Fed plans
London stocks steadily edged higher as Tuesday wore on as the pound gave up early gains against the dollar.
Yu Group back in the black as sales soar
Corporate sector gas and electricity firm Yü Group announced that it had swung into profit in the first six months of the year after revenues soared.
Keywords Studios confirms trading remains on track for strong year
Keywords Studios said trading has continued to buzz along as expected as the computer games industry services provider confirmed the strong first-half numbers that it had largely released in advance.
Speedy Hire's upbeat update sparks new HSS merger talk
Speedy Hire reassured investors that its turnaround strategy was gaining traction and that full year profits will be ahead of target as services revenues rise, sparking renewed talk of a merger with embattled rival HSS.
FCA warns UK debt situation may need government intervention
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that the government needs to step in to help fight rising debt levels amongst Britain's most vulnerable consumers as personal debt continues to mushroom.
Porvair records pre-tax profits ahead of expectations
Filtration and environmental technologies specialists Porvair announced on Tuesday that it had seen continued good progress in the nine months leading to 31 August, growing its revenue and increasing pre-tax profits.
Clear Leisure clarifies goals in negotiations with Mediapolis creditors
Clear Leisure issued an update clarifying the position in relation to ongoing negotiations with creditors of its subsidiary, Mediapolis, on Tuesday.
Europe open: Stocks dip ahead of US Fed
Stocks have begun the morning slightly higher ahead of a speech by US president Donald Trump at the United Nations and a monetary policy meeting at that country's central bank.
Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy in US
American toy maker Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada as it attempts to restructure its debts with the help of various lenders.
MySQUAR integrates with mobile network Ooredoo's billing services
Myanmar-language social media, entertainment and payments platform MySQUAR announced on Tuesday that it has successfully integrated Ooredoo Myanmar's billing services, whereby MySQUAR will use Ooredoo's carrier billing service for its mobile applications and games.
Ocado hit by cost comments but sales and order numbers surge
Online grocery specialist Ocado reported a slight acceleration of growth in the third quarter of the year but comments about a short-term spike in costs hit the shares on Tuesday.
London open: FTSE flat as pound cancels out positive mood
London stocks were flat on Tuesday morning as the pound rose against the dollar to counteract positive sentiment after further record highs were posted on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip as dollar wavers ahead of Fed decision
London stocks were expected to start slightly lower on Tuesday as the pound rebounded to counteract positive sentiment after new record highs were posted on Wall Street overnight.