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Apple preparing to launch four new 5G iPhones
Apple is gearing up for the launch of a raft of new products, including four new 5G iphone models.
Univision secures third supplementary contract with MTR
CCTV and surveillance systems group Univision secured a third supplementary contract with Hong Kong's MTR Corporation on Tuesday.
US close: Equities recover from Monday's losses
Wall Street closed on a positive note on Tuesday, clawing back some of Monday’s losses after its best August in more than 30 years, as the tech-heavy Nasdaq got off to a strong start on the back of another rally in the sector.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note, euro off highs
Stocks in Europe finished on a mixed note despite upbeat manufacturing sector figures out of Germany and Chinese survey data showing the quickest pace of growth since 2011.
Wednesday preview: US jobs data, Barratt Developments in the spotlight
The focus on Wednesday will be firmly on the US jobs market.
London close: Sterling strength sends equities lower
London stocks finished in negative territory on Tuesday, bucking the broader trend in equity markets and dragged lower by a stronger pound, despite encouraging Chinese and UK manufacturing data.
Sector movers: Aerospace and Defence walloped by break-out in Sterling, Miners higher
Aerospace and defence names were at the bottom of the pile as Sterling continued its push higher, oblivious to what some observers had billed as a key week for Brexit talks between Brussels and London.
Broker tips: Bunzl, IAG
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on business services provider Bunzl from 2,250. 0p to 2,650. 0p on Tuesday, citing the group's "standout display of earnings resilience" in the first half.
Director dealings: Trainline CEO offloads 800,000 shares
Trainline revealed on Tuesday that chief executive officer Clare Gilmartin had disposed of 800,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed rail ticket booking platform operator.
N4 Pharma chooses Ardena as contract manufacturing partner
Specialist pharmaceutical company N4 Pharma has appointed the API and nanomedicines business unit of Ardena as its contract development and manufacturing organisation partner for the technology transfer and upscaling manufacture of ‘Nuvec’, it announced on Tuesday.
Cambridge Cognition wins £2m contract with pharma firm
Brain health company Cambridge Cognition has won a £2m contract as the cognitive assessment partner for three late-phase clinical trials for a pharmaceutical company's lead drug candidate for patients with schizophrenia, it announced on Tuesday.
Image Scan lifts profit expectations despite Covid crisis
Security and industrial inspection x-ray company Image Scan updated the market on its trading for the financial year ending 30 September on Tuesday, following a better-than-expected performance in the second half.
JP Morgan cuts IAG rating on uncertain outlook
JP Morgan cut its rating on British Airways owner IAG to 'neutral' because of the airline group's exposure to long-haul flights and Covid-19 hotspots in the Americas and the threat of industrial action.
FTSE 250 movers: Trainline slumps on CEO share sale; Dunelm rallies
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 8% at 7,647. 21 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks start off strong as tech rally lifts Nasdaq
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Tuesday after the index closed out its best August in over 30 years in the previous session and the tech-heavy Nasdaq got off to a strong start on the back of another rally in the sector.
US construction spending little changed in July
Outlays on construction were little changed in July, following a sharp drop in non-residential spending.
FTSE 100 movers: Gold miners shine; Rolls-Royce retreats
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1. 7% at 5,862. 09 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, dragged lower by a firmer pound.
Hammerson shareholders vote for £825m rescue plan
Hammerson's shareholders have voted for the shopping centre owner's £825m plan to withstand the crisis hitting the retail commercial property market.
US services ISM rises past forecasts in August
Activity in the US services sector picked up the pace last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Tesla to raise $5bn in share sale
Tesla said it planned to raise up to $5bn (£3. 7bn) in a share-sale programme a day after a stock split that has helped propel the electric car's company's shares to new heights.
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