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Wednesday preview: US housing, Melrose in focus
The economic calendar will be exceptionally light once again on Wednesday.
UK failed to probe Russia interference in Brexit vote - MPs
The British government and intelligence services failed to assess the Russian threat to the 2016 Brexit referendum, a long-delayed security committee report said on Tuesday.
European airlines call on Brussels and Washington to restore transatlantic travel
The largest carriers from both sides of the Pond called on Brussels and Washington on Tuesday to adopt a common testing procedures to unblock transatlantic travel.
Oxford University's Gilbert says vaccine rollout possible by Xmas, but not certain
The lead researcher in Oxford University's push to find a Covid-19 vaccine alongside AstraZeneca cautioned on Tuesday that there could be no certainty that it could be rolled out by Christmas - although it was possible.
Europe close: Jump in euro dents stocks, travel issues erase losses
Stocks across the Continent finished off their best levels of the session with benchmark equity gauges in France and Spain still unable to retake their June highs, in part as gains for the euro weighed on equities.
London close: Benchmark manages green finish after choppy afternoon
London stocks finished just above the waterline after some turbulent late trading on Tuesday, as investors breathed a sigh of relief after EU leaders agreed on a Covid-19 rescue package.
Uber to appeal UK ruling on drivers' employment rights
Uber kicks off another appeal to the UK landmark employment rights case on Tuesday.
Director dealings: Sumo Group director ups stake
Sumo Group revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Andrea Dunstan had acquired 33,333 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed video games firm.
Covid-19 vaccine maker BioNTech launches ADS offering
German biotechnology outfit BioNTech has launched a public offering for 5. 0m of American depositary shares with a rights offering set to follow at the end of the week, with US drug giant Pfizer having signalled its interest in taking part.
Broker tips: AstraZeneca, Asos, Future
JP Morgan analysts reiterated their 'overweight' stance and 9,500. 0p target price on shares of AstraZeneca following the release of early clinical trial data for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222, the day before.
Midatech shares skyrocket as it enters new research collaboration
Drug delivery technology company Midatech Pharma has entered into a research collaboration for the ‘Q-Sphera’ platform, it announced on Tuesday, with an unnamed European affiliate of a global pharmaceutical company.
Katoro agrees financing strategy for Blyvoor joint venture
Gold and nickel exploration company Katoro Gold updated the market on the Blyvoor joint venture on Tuesday, in respect of the gold tailings project.
Ryanair to shut Frankfurt base after German pilots reject pay cuts
Budget airline Ryanair will shut its base at Frankfurt Hahn airport after the company's German pilots voted in favour of rejecting pay cuts.
Live Company opens Israel event, announced Devon show
Event operator Live Company continued its gradual return to trading on Tuesday, announcing that Holon Toto Arena in Israel was now open, with its ‘Bricklive Brickosaurs’ show.
Ergomed reports on 'excellent' first half
Specialised pharmaceutical services company Ergomed said on Tuesday that it had an “excellent” first half, with overall growth in revenue driven by continued demand for its services across the integrated business, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lockheed Martin sees earnings take off, ups guidance
Lockheed Martin reported a surge in second-quarter earnings and lifted its full-year guidance on Tuesday, after the US aerospace and defence giant shook off the impact of Covid-19.
FTSE 250 movers: Trainline rallies on COO appointment; CapCo in the red
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 6% at 17,492. 52 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
McDonald's to open 700 UK locations for dine-in business
McDonald's will open up hundreds of locations across the UK for dine-in business this week.
US open: Dow opens higher, Nasdaq turns red
Wall Street trading got off to a mostly positive start on Tuesday as investors monitored talks between lawmakers in Washington regarding another economic relief package.
FTSE 100 movers: GVC hit by HMRC probe; HL shares surge
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 6,293. 02 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
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