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London close: Stocks rally on Brexit deal, US stimulus
London stocks rallied on Tuesday as investors cheered a US stimulus package and the UK’s Brexit deal, although banks were under pressure.
Europe close: Shares rise on vaccine rollout, US stimulus, Brexit deal
European stocks finished higher on the first session back from the Christmas break, with sentiment boosted by the Brexit trade deal, US stimulus package and the roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations in the region.

Director dealings: Network International director ups stake
Network International revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Ali Mazanderani had acquired 44,290 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed payments solutions group.
Hut Group spends £318m on new acquisitions
Online retailer The Hut Group (THG) said it had spent more than £300m on new acquisitions as it continued its expansion plans.

US open: Stocks mixed following record highs in previous session
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday after US stocks hit another record high in the previous session.

US house prices grow more than expected in October
US house prices grew more than expected in October despite the pandemic, hitting a six-year high, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index.
Ryanair, Wizz strip UK shareholders of voting rights to protect EU licences
UK shareholders in Ryanair and Wizz Air will have their voting rights removed after the end of the Brexit transition period, the two London-listed budget carriers announced as they moved to protect their European licences.

EU-China 'likely to close investment deal this week'
China and the European Union are likely to close an investment deal this week, according to reports on Tuesday.

US pre-open: Futures in the green following record highs in previous session
Wall Street futures were higher ahead of the bell on Tuesday after US stocks hit another record high in the previous session.

Ilika reiterates guidance as it notes share price surge
Ilika reiterated on Tuesday the full-year guidance it gave in November as it noted the rally in its share price.
Europe midday: Shares maintain gains on Brexit, US stimulus, vaccinations
European stocks maintained gains at lunch on Tuesday, boosted by the Brexit trade deal, US stimulus package and the roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations in the region.
Europe open: US stimulus, Brexit deal provide festive cheer for stocks
European stocks returned from the Christmas break in brighter mood, boosted by the Brexit trade deal, US stimulus package and the roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations in the region.

London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors cheer US stimulus, Brexit deal
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors cheered a US stimulus package and the UK’s Brexit deal, although banks were under pressure.

Ironveld FY pre-tax losses widen on higher administrative expenses
Mining outfit Ironveld saw pre-tax losses widen from £600,000 to £1. 01m in the year ended 30 June as administrative expenses increased.

Glaxo not seeking re-hearing in Ellipta litigation, says Vectura
Vectura said on Tuesday that GlaxoSmithKline has not sought to petition the US Court of Appeals for a re-hearing in the companies’ ongoing litigation over GSK's Ellipta inhalers.

Shearwater locks in renewals and inks fresh deals with mystery investment bank
Organisational resilience group Shearwater said on Tuesday that it had secured two 12-month contract renewals and reached two new agreements with an unnamed British multinational investment bank and financial services company.

Univision H1 revenues slide
CCTV firm Univision said on Tuesday that had experienced a downturn in revenue for the six months ended 30 September but stated it was optimistic that its overall performance will improve in the second half of the trading year.

London open: Stocks rally on Brexit deal, US stimulus
London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia and a strong close on Wall Street, as investors cheered a US stimulus package and the UK’s Brexit deal.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise on Brexit deal, US stimulus
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors cheer the UK’s Brexit deal and US stimulus bill.
Asia report: US stimulus, Brexit deal boosts shares
Asian shares were higher on Tuesday as investors cheered the Brexit trade deal and the latest US Covid-19 stimulus package.
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