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Director dealings: Former Access Intelligence chairman lowers stake
Access Intelligence revealed on Tuesday that former chairman Michael Jackson had disposed of 500,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed software-as-a-service firm.
US close: Stocks rally amid heightened vaccine optimism
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday following a fresh proposal for another Covid-19 stimulus package and the continued rollout of coronavirus vaccines across the country.
Europe close: Stocks gain on hopes for Brexit talks, US stimulus
European shares for the most part finished near their session highs on Wednesday after what appeared to be positive reports on the prospects for a Brexit deal and optimism around the chances of an agreement on Capitol Hill for further fiscal stimulus.
Reig Jofre to manufacture J&J coronavirus vaccine in Barcelona
Spanish pharma company Reig Jofre said on Tuesday it had struck a deal with US Johnson & Johnson to manufacture the Covid-19 vaccine in Barcelona.
Wednesday preview: US Federal Reserve, Dixons Carphone in focus
The market spotlight will shift back towards the US in the middle of the week, Brexit talks with the European Union allowing.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors weigh Brexit optimism, London lockdown
London stocks finished in a mixed state on Tuesday amid concerns about the Covid-19 crisis, with the capital set to be plunged into Tier 3, as investors mulled grim UK jobs data.
Broker tips: BP, Redrow, Berkeley
Analysts at Barclays upped their target price for oil major BP from 400. 0p to 475. 0p on Tuesday, telling clients that the capital outlays needed to transition towards renewable energies would not come at the cost of its near-term shareholder returns.
Apple expected to up iPhone production by 30% in first half of 2021
Apple announced that it expects to manufacture 30% more iPhones in the first half of 2021 than during the same period of the year before.
Tuesday broker round-up
Calisen: Credit Suisse downgrades to neutral with a target price of 261p.
FDA finds Moderna Covid-19 vaccine safe and effective
US regulators confirmed the high efficacy and safety of Moderna's vaccine candidate in preventing Covid-19.
SourceBio launches new Covid-19 testing product with Oxford Nanopore
Laboratory services provider SourceBio International has entered into a strategic commercial partnership with DNA and RNA sequencing technology company Oxford Nanopore Technologies, it announced on Tuesday, to offer a commercially-available Covid-19 testing product to corporate customers at scale.
FTSE 250 movers: Chemring surges; Airtel Africa slumps on share placing
London’s FTSE 250 was flat at 19,766. 66 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
San Leon extends completion date for Decklar acquisition
San Leon Energy updated the market on its proposed investment in Decklar Petroleum and the Oza Field in Nigeria on Tuesday.
US open: Stocks record early gains amid stimulus optimism
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Tuesday following a fresh proposal for another Covid-19 stimulus package and the continued rollout of coronavirus vaccines across the country.
WHO claims new loans and bonds could fill $28bn gap for coronavirus funding
The World Health Organization claims that new loans and bonds could help fill a $28bn funding shortfall for combating the coronavirus pandemic, an official said on Tuesday.
SpaceandPeople signs deals with two more ex-Intu centres
Brand experience company SpaceandPeople has signed separate exclusive multi-year agreements with a further two former Intu shopping centres, it announced on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce hit by downgrade; JD Sports rallies on acquisition
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% at 6,501. 42 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
LoveHolidays agrees to refund £18m following CMA investigation
Online travel agent LoveHolidays has agreed to pay out over £18. 0m to customers waiting for money back after their holidays were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nick Jeffery to step down as Vodafone UK chief
Vodafone Group announced on Tuesday that Vodafone UK chief executive officer Nick Jeffery had decided to take up a new role outside the company, and would be leaving Vodafone on 15 February.
RA International reports 'positive contract momentum' through second half
Remote site services company RA International updated the market on its current trading on Tuesday, saying it was expecting to report revenue for the second half of at least $28m, and a gross profit margin at least consistent with the 29. 1% reported for the first half.
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