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Europe close: Stocks extend recent rally
European stocks extended their recent gains on Tuesday with investors apparently relieved that the US President's health had improved.
Wednesday preview: US Vice-Presidential debate, central banks in focus
Investors may opt to stay in a holding pattern on Wednesday ahead of the televised debate between the two candidates to Vice-President of the United States, incumbent Mike Pence and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Fed's Powell again makes case for more fiscal stimulus
The head of America's central bank laid out the case for additional government spending to prop up the economic recovery in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
London close: Stocks finish higher as investors watch bumpy presidential race
Stocks finished in the green on Tuesday after a turbulent afternoon, with the widening poll lead of US presidential hopeful Joe Biden being pointed to by commentators as a positive catalyst, in reducing the market uncertainty that a close result might bring with it.
Berenberg raises target price on YouGov
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on market research company YouGov from 920. 0p to 1,020. 0p on Tuesday after the firm's full-year results came in slightly ahead of consensus.
Broker tips: Gamesys, YouGov
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at gaming technology firm Gamesys on Tuesday, stating the company's third-quarter update should provide "re-rating impetus".
FTSE 250 movers: Watches of Switzerland jumps, IG Group and Plus 500 dip
Shares in Watches of Switzerland were paced the advance on London's second tier index after the company lifted its full-year guidance, vaulting nearly 30% higher after the company raised its full-year guidance.
Director dealings: Close Brothers finance director sells shares
Close Brothers Group revealed on Tuesday that group finance director Mike Morgan had sold 10,536 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed merchant banking group.
FTSE 100 movers: Rolls Royce, Travel names pace gains
Travel-related stocks were topping gainers on the Footsie on Tuesday, helped by continued good news around the health of the US President and as regards a fourth government stimulus package Stateside.
Canaccord Genuity 'strongly' reiterates 'buy' rating on Gamesys
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at gaming technology firm Gamesys on Tuesday, stating the company's third-quarter update should provide "re-rating impetus".
US trade deficit widens unexpectedly in August
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world widened a bit more quickly than expected in August.
US open: Stocks trade higher as stimulus talks remain firmly in focus
Major US indices were all in the green after the bell on Tuesday as stimulus talks remained in focus for another session.
Integumen nets four new customers as it changes name to DeepVerge
Integumen announced orders from four new customers on Tuesday, as it changed its name to DeepVerge.
Panthera Resources secures interest in Bido gold licence
India and West Africa-focussed gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources has successfully secured its interest in the Bido PRM, formerly the Naton PRM, in Burkina Faso, it announced on Tuesday.
Oncimmune granted funding for Covid-19 research collaboration
Immunodiagnostics company Oncimmune Holdings announced the award of funding from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) ‘Ideas to Address Covid-19’ programme on Tuesday.
Altus confirms start of drilling programme at Lakanfla project
Altus Strategies announced the start of a 3,800 metre drilling programme at its Lakanfla gold project in western Mali on Tuesday.
Blue Star Capital pleased with progress at Dynasty eSports
Technology-focussed investment company Blue Star Capital updated the market on its investee company Dynasty eSports on Tuesday, reporting that it had signed three separate software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements in the third quarter.
Volga Gas reports 'potentially significant' oilfield discovery
Russia-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company Volga Gas announced a “potentially significant discovery” of a new oilfield in its ongoing exploration drilling programme on Tuesday.
Strategic Minerals upbeat on latest study from Redmoor
Battery minerals company Strategic Minerals announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Cornwall Resources (CRL) has received a positive updated mining scoping study and financial assessment from its consultants Wardell Armstrong International (WAI).
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