Market Report
FTSE 100 movers: Experian boosted by upgrade; supermarkets slump
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% to 7,491. 14 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures.
Entertainment One no longer a one pig show, Credit Suisse says
Analysts at Credit Suisse hiked their target price on shares of Entertainment One, telling clients it was no longer a one pig show, given the rapid growth of its PJ Masks franchise.
Centrica rallies as gas prices rise on Austrian plant explosion, Forties pipeline closure
British Gas owner Centrica was the standout gainer on the FTSE 100 on Tuesday as gas prices surged after an explosion at a natural gas facility near Austria's border with Slovakia and as Britain's Forties pipeline - which carries 40% of North Sea oil and gas - was closed for repair due to a crack.
US factory gate prices edge past forecasts in November
Factory gate prices in the States rose more quickly than expected last month, amid a soaring price of gasoline.
Weatherly to acquire Kitumba copper project in Zambia
Weatherly has entered into a binding agreement to purchase 100% of the Kitumba copper project in Zambia from ASX-listed Intrepid Mines, it announced on Tuesday.
Wednesday preview: Fed hike and Trump tax speech expected; Dixons and Wood update
Retailer Dixons Carphone could offer early drama with an update after its summer profit warning, before attention move to UK labour market data and a later focus on the US as the Fed is a widely expected to hike interest rates and President Donald Trump to make a speech on his tax reforms.
Ambrian still facing cement sales difficulties
Ambrian updated the market on its cement production activities in Beira, Mozambique and on its current financial position on Tuesday.
BA, RBS and Porsche hired surveillance firms to spy on campaign groups
Leaked documents reveal that five large companies have paid for corporate intelligence services to spy on political groups and environmental activists who might pose problems for their business.
Macron promises at Paris summit to "Make Our Planet Great Again"
French president Emmanuel Macron has called on world governments to stay the course on fighting climate change despite America's decision to retreat from the Paris accords.
US small business confidence jumps to Reagan-era highs, NFIB says
Small business confidence in the States jumped higher still last month to reach its second-highest mark in over four decades, the results of a widely-followed survey revealed.
Directors top-up working capital at The People's Operator
Ethics-focussed mobile virtual network operator, The People's Operator, confirmed it had received a total of £0. 25m from two of its directors to meet working capital requirements on Tuesday.
UK employer hiring outlook reaches lowest level since 2012
UK employers are reticent about hiring new workers as we head into 2018 and in some sectors are even 'stockpiling' employees on long-term contracts to avoid a potential skills exodus after Brexit.
Atos jumps on proposed all-cash takeover offer for Gemalto
Atos has launched a "friendly" all-cash bid for Dutch cybersecurity specialist Gemalto with the backing of France's state investment bank, Bpifrance Financement SA, one of the takeover target's largest shareholders.
BHP Billiton moves closer to US shale sale or spin-off
BHP Billiton has hired external advisers to help prepare its sale or spin-off of it US shale oil unit, according to reports on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Indices buoyed by strength in Technology and Oil&Gas
Stocks on the Continent are trading only slightly higher despite strong gains in the oil sector, fresh M&A moves by two French corporate majors and despite fresh record highs on the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 overnight.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted as FOMC meeting kicks off
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day rate-setting meeting.
London midday: FTSE edges up as energy stocks rally; inflation data digested
London stocks had edged a little higher by midday on Tuesday thanks to a solid performance in the energy sector, as investors digested the latest inflation figures.
Belvoir boosted by Brook Financial acquisition
Belvoir Lettings, the UK's largest property franchise group, updated the market on the performance and assimilation of Brook Financial Services on Tuesday, following its recent acquisition by Belvoir in July.
UK consumer inflation hits 3.1pc ahead of Bank of England meeting
UK consumer price inflation has risen so high that Bank of England governor Mark Carney will have to write a letter to the Chancellor explaining why and what he intends to do about it.
Official UK house prices figures fall, seen rising 2-3% in 2018
Official UK figures showed house prices are falling more than expected and are predicted to worsen in coming months.