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FTSE 100 movers: Ocado rallies on trading update; ITV hit by Berenberg note
London's FTSE 100 was flat at 7,301. 86 in afternoon trade on Tuesday as investors took the escalating trade conflict between the US and China in their stride.
BAE Systems £5bn Qatar contract becomes effective
BAE Systems said on Tuesday that its contract to supply the state of Qatar with Typhoon and Hawk aircraft is now effective.
US housebuilder sentiment steady in September - NAHB
Sentiment among US housebuilders was steady in September, according to data released on Tuesday.
Exane upgrades Spectris, downgrades IMI
Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Spectris but downgraded IMI on Tuesday as it took a look at the UK capital goods sector.
Northgate vehicles on hire jump 13% in first quarter
Van hire company Northgate reported double-digit growth in average vehicles on hire for the first quarter on Tuesday ahead of its annual general meeting.
IWG slumps on Credit Suisse downgrade to 'underperform'
IWG, formerly Regus, tumbled on Tuesday as Credit Suisse cut the stock to 'underperform' from 'neutral' and chopped the price target to 200p from 245p.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors brush off US-China trade conflict
US stocks looked set to rise at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from positive sessions in Asia and Europe as investors brush off the latest escalation in trade relations between the US and China.
London midday: Stocks edge up as investors shrug off US-China trade conflict
London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors shrugged off the latest escalation in the US-China trade conflict after US President Donald Trump slapped more tariffs on China.
Goldman Sachs ups Centrica to 'buy', says underperformance overdone
British Gas owner Centrica got a boost on Tuesday as Goldman Sachs upped the stock to 'buy' from 'sell' and lifted the price target to 176p from 174p saying the underperformance is overdone given the commodity outlook and the fact that the worst of UK regulatory risk is behind us.
Louisa Burdett to succeed Doug Webb as Meggitt CFO
FTSE 250 aerospace engineer Meggitt said on Tuesday that former Victrex finance director Louisa Burdett will succeed Doug Webb as chief financial officer when he retires at the end of December.
Marsh & McLennan to buy Jardine Lloyd Thompson for £4.3bn
Shares in Jardine Lloyd Thompson surged on Tuesday after the insurance broker agreed to be bought by US professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) for around £4. 3bn.
London open: Stocks flat as Trump ramps up trade war; Ocado rallies
London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with investors seemingly keeping their cool as US President Donald Trump slapped more tariffs on China.
BBA Aviation to buy Firstmark for $97m
BBA Aviation has announced the acquisition of Firstmark, an aerospace focused aftermarket service provider, for $97m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Trump slaps more tariffs on China
London stocks were set for a downbeat open on Tuesday, tracking losses in the US after President Trump slapped more tariffs on China.