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US pre-open: Dow futures little changed ahead of FOMC meeting
Dow Jones futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and more mega-cap earnings.
Eurozone exits recession as Q1 GDP grows 0.3%, inflation holds at 2.4%
There were further signs that the eurozone was starting to turn a corner as inflation held steady at 2. 4% and the single currency economy avoided recession in the first quarter of the year.
Europe midday: Upbeat EZ growth fails to inspire investors as shares slip
European markets were still lower on Tuesday as eurozone inflation data and GDP growth failed to inspire investors.
Barclays in talks to take over Goldman's GM-branded credit cards - report
Barclays is reportedly in talks with US banking giant Goldman Sachs to acquire $2bn in credit card balances from its co-branded credit programme with General Motors.
London midday: FTSE pushes higher as HSBC, Whitbread gain
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of HSBC and Whitbread, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.
Telegraph and Spectator put up for sale again
The Telegraph and The Spectator are to be put up for sale again after Abu Dhabi-backed suitor Redbird IMI walked away, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Volkswagen retains growth guidance despite Q1 weakness
Volkswagen's share price was in reverse on Tuesday after the German automaker reported a slow start to the year, though the company expressed its confidence in hitting full-year targets with the release of more than 30 new models.
SysGroup FY revenues grow on strong H2 performance
Data solutions business SysGroup said on Tuesday that revenues had grown in the second half, offsetting a modest H1 decline.
UK mortgage approvals hit 18-month high - BoE
Mortgage approvals continued to rise in March, official data released on Tuesday showed, to reach an 18-month high.
Mercedes-Benz Q1 earnings plummet on model transitions, EV slump
German automotive group Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday that Q1 earnings had plummeted as it was weighed down by model changes and soft demand for electric vehicles.
IG Design delivers 'significant growth' in FY profits
Greeting cards manufacturer IG Design said on Tuesday that it had experienced "significant growth" in profit and strong cash flows in the year ended 31 March, ahead of expectations.
McBride lifts FY operating profit outlook
McBride upgraded its full-year operating profit outlook on Tuesday following better-than-expected trading in the last two months.
Asia report: Most markets rise as yen falls back
Asian markets saw a mixed day of trading on Tuesday, as investors navigated between positive cues from Wall Street and cautious sentiment surrounding China's factory activity.
Deposits push higher at Metro Bank
Metro Bank saw deposits edge up in the first quarter, the high street lender confirmed on Tuesday.
China's manufacturing sector gathers pace in April
China’s manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in April, closely-watched data published on Tuesday showed.
Howdens hails 'encouraging' start to year as Q1 revenues rise
Trade kitchen and joinery supplier Howden Joinery reported a rise in first-quarter depot revenue on Tuesday as it hailed an "encouraging" start to the year.
Asian markets driven Q1 revenue growth at Carlsberg
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg on Tuesday announced a DKK1. 0bn (£110m) share buyback after a solid start to 2024 with strong growth in Asia and Central and Eastern Europe.
St James's Place net inflows more than halve, FuM grows in Q1
Financial advisory St James's Place said on Tuesday that net inflows had more than halved in Q1 but said funds under management had grown on the back of solid investment returns.
Hargreaves Lansdown sees 'good momentum' in Q3, new client numbers surge
Financial services business Hargreaves Lansdown said on Tuesday that it had seen "good momentum" in Q3, with inflows growing and new customers surging almost threefold throughout the period.
Capital & Regional hikes dividend after year of rental growth
Shopping centre specialist Capital & Regional reported a 5% increase in like-for-like net rental income (NRI) in its full-year results for 2023 on Tuesday, as well as a 2. 6% increase in like-for-like valuations compared to the prior year.