Market Report
US close: Dow falls just short of another record high
Stocks closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling just short of registering its tenth record close of the year.
Europe close: Shares rise on trade war hopes
European stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday after reports that US President Donald Trump will postpone plans for new trade tariffs.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Trump speech
London stocks finished higher on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK jobs market and looked ahead to a speech by US President Donald Trump for any clues on trade talks with China.
Wednesday preview: Powell speech, British Land in the spotlight
The focus on Wednesday will be on a potentially noteworthy speech that Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, is scheduled to deliver before the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress at 1600 GMT.
Broker tips: Senior, Ashtead, Howden Joinery
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded aerospace and defence firm Senior from 'buy' to 'hold' on Tuesday, saying that the group's wings had been "clipped" after its management lowered their growth outlook.
Hillary Clinton: PM's decision to withhold report on Russian election meddling is 'shameful'
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to withhold a report on Russian meddling in UK politics is “shameful”.
Director dealings: Morgan Advanced Materials director ups stake
Morgan Advanced Materials revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Clement Woon purchased 45,281 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed electrical components firm.
US open: Dow on track for tenth record close of the year
Stocks opened higher on Tuesday, putting the Dow Jones Industrials index on track to register its tenth record close of the year.
Nissan shrinks forecasts after Q2 profit plunges by 70%
Nissan slashed its interim dividend and full-year forecasts on Tuesday, after reporting that falling sales had dealt a heavy blow to its second quarter profits.
Assura profits dip but acquisition spurs rental income growth
Assura on Tuesday reported a drop in interim profit due to lower revaluation gains, though rental income grew on the back of its acquisition of GPI.
RTC Group's Ganymede extends contract with Network Rail
RTC Group announced on Tuesday that Network Rail has agreed to extend its contract with the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ganymede, by one year to 31 March.
Liberum hikes target for Howden Joinery on improved appetite for UK assets
Analysts at Liberum hiked their target price for shares of Howden Joinery, telling clients that investors were likely to continue pursuing "quality cyclicals" if the increasing demand for UK assets was sustained.
Anglo African enters rig agreement for next well at Tilapia
Independent oil and gas developer Anglo African Oil & Gas has entered into a rig option agreement with Société de Forage Pétroliers (SFP) for the provision of a rig to carry out drilling operations on well TLP-103C-ST at the Tilapia field, in which it has a 56% interest, it announced on Tuesday.
Polarean delivers and installs new unit to University of BC
Medical imaging technology company Polarean Imaging announced on Tuesday that it has delivered and installed its latest research unit order for a ‘9820 Xenon Polariser’ system from the University of British Columbia.
KEFI Minerals claims 'encouraging' results from Hawiah
Gold exploration and development company KEFI Minerals reported encouraging results at the start of its scout drilling programme on the Hawiah Exploration Licence in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: Electrocomponents slides, Oxford Instruments climbs
London's FTSE 250 was down by 0. 07% at 20,395. 26 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, with Electrocomponents leading the index lower.
Amur Minerals identified water sources for Kun-Manie development
Eastern Russia-focussed nickel-copper sulphide exploration and development company Amur Minerals Corporation announced on Tuesday that the hydrological assessment - a component of the permanent conditions ‘TEO’, a Russian equivalent to a feasibility study - for its Kun-Manie nickel copper sulphide project was now complete, and had been approved by the necessary Russian agencies.
Alien Metals upbeat after Hancock Ranges and Brockman site visit
Mineral exploration and development company Alien Metals updated shareholders following a recent site visit by its technical consultants as part of the due diligence on the Hancock Ranges and Brockman iron ore projects on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Vodafone rallies on results; DCC slumps
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 7,371. 56 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Ferguson buys US supplies distributor S.W. Anderson
Ferguson, formerly Wolseley, has bought New York-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and supplies distributor S. W. Anderson for an undisclosed sum.