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FTSE 250 movers: Pets at Home surges but N Brown in the dog house
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% to 20,676. 85 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with Pets at Home shares in the lead.
FTSE 100 movers: EasyJet flies higher on update; miners retreat
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,723. 01, with miners holding back gains as EasyJet flew higher after solid first-quarter numbers.
Vodafone to buy CYTA Hellas for EUR118m
Vodafone Greece has agreed to acquire CYTA Hellas, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Greece, for a total enterprise value of €118m.
Berenberg ups Croda to 'buy', highlights scope for cash returns
Berenberg upgraded speciality chemicals group Croda International to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 50p from 41. 50p as it pointed to organic growth and the scope for cash returns.
Smith & Nephew expects lower tax rate from 2018 on US reforms
Medical technology group Smith & Nephew said on Tuesday that changes to the US tax system should reduce its corporate tax rate from 2018 by four to five percentage points.
London midday: Miners weigh as FTSE ekes out small gains
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, but gains were minimal as relief over the Senate agreement to end the three-day US government shutdown was offset by weakness in the mining sector.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower after record close; earnings in focus
US futures looked set for a slightly lower open on Tuesday following a record close the day before amid signs that the Senate was close to agreeing a temporary deal to end the three-day government shutdown.
Castleton Technology secures two contracts worth £1.2m
AIM-listed software and managed services provider Castleton Technology has secured two multi-year contracts worth a total of £1. 2m.
German investor sentiment improves in January - ZEW
German investor confidence improved more than expected in January, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Origin Enterprises buys Belgium-based Pillaert-Mekoson
AIM-listed agri-services group Origin Enterprises has bought Pillaert-Mekoson, a Belgian provider of standard and prescription fertilisers for an undisclosed sum on a debt dree and cash free basis.
Prudential to sell Vietnam consumer finance business for $151m
Prudential has agreed to sell its consumer finance business in Vietnam for $151m.
Inchcape chairman Hanna to retire, to be succeeded by Nigel Stein
Automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape announced on Tuesday that chairman Ken Hanna will retire at the next AGM in May after nine years in the job.
Pets at Home third-quarter revenue rises, final guidance unchanged
Pets at Home reported a rise in third-quarter sales on Tuesday as it said final guidance was unchanged.
London open: Stocks edge up after record US close; EasyJet flies higher
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a record close on Wall Street after the Senate agreed a temporary deal that has ended the government shutdown.
Superdry CFO Wharton to retire, to be succeeded by Ed Barker
Clothing retailer Superdry, formerly SuperGroup, said on Tuesday that chief financial officer Nick Wharton is planning to retire and will be succeeded by Ed Barker, the current director of group finance.
Marston's to take hit from snowy weather but Christmas Day sees record sales
Marston's said on Tuesday that it took a hit from the snowy and icy weather in early December and between Christmas and New Year, although its pubs saw record sales on Christmas day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as US government shutdown ends
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday, taking their cue from a record close on Wall Street after the Senate agreed a temporary deal that has ended the government shutdown.