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FTSE 250 movers: Fenner surges on Michelin deal; Sophos slumps again
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% to 19,731. 40 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with deal news providing a boost.
FTSE 100 movers: TUI rallies on fleet expansion plans; Just Eat hit by MS note
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% to 7,075. 83 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Adept4 CFO Ian Winn steps down
AIM-listed Adept4, a provider of IT as a service, said on Tuesday that Ian Winn has stepped down as chief financial officer and M&A director with immediate effect to pursue other interests.
Glencore to buy Rio Tinto coal mine for $1.7bn
Glencore has agreed to buy Rio Tinto's 82% interest in the Hail Creek coal mine in Australia for $1. 7bn.
EasyHotel secures lease for 100-room Cambridge hotel
EasyHotel has signed a 25-year lease on a site in Cambridge for the development of a new purpose-built hotel.
London midday: Stocks keep grip on gains after softer inflation data
London stocks were holding on to gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by more deal news and with analysts divided over whether the softer-than-expected UK inflation print will ease pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates in May.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher with tech sector in focus on Facebook woes
Stocks on Wall Street looked set for a positive open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, with the tech sector likely to be in focus again as the latest revelations about Facebook spark concerns of tighter regulatory controls.
De La Rue slumps as it warns on profit, CFO resigns
Shares in banknote manufacturer De La Rue slumped on Tuesday as it announced the departure of its chief financial officer, Jitesh Sodha, and warned that results for the year will be around the lower end of the current consensus range.
The Gym Group profit jumps as it expands, increases market share
The Gym Group posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday as it increases its market share and expands its estate.
German investor sentiment slumps on US trade war fears - ZEW
German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in March amid worries about a possible US-led trade war, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Credit Suisse ups Hammerson target, says Klepierre deal more likely than Intu
Credit Suisse has upped its price target on neutral-rated Hammerson a day after it emerged that it recently rejected a £5bn bid from French shopping centre operator Klepierre, a scenario it deems to be more likely to go ahead than the planned acquisition of Intu Properties announced in December.
Virgin Money and Aberdeen Standard Investments form asset management JV
Virgin Money and Aberdeen Standard Investments have announced the formation of a joint venture to provide asset management services to customers.
Michelin to buy Fenner in £1.3bn deal
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has agreed to buy UK engineering company Fenner in a deal worth around £1. 3bn.
London open: Stocks in the black as deal news provides a boost; inflation eyed
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with more deal news providing a boost as Fenner agreed to be bought by Michelin, while traders looked ahead to key inflation readings.
Hammerson signs £1.5bn credit facility to support Intu deal
A day after it emerged that it had recently rejected a £5bn offer from French shopping centre operator Klepierre, Hammerson said it has signed a £1. 5bn revolving credit facility to support its acquisition of Intu Properties.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye inflation data
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed key readings on inflation.