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FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead surges on results; Standard Life hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 8% to 6,840. 71 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's losses as Ashtead and WPP rallied.
Young's CFO Steve Robinson resigns
Young's said on Tuesday that Steve Robinson has resigned as chief financial officer and left the business to pursue other interests.
Superdry tumbles as Berenberg downgrades after 'annus horribilis'
Ahead of its interim results on Wednesday, Superdry suffered heavy losses as Berenberg downgraded its stance on the fashion retailer to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 950p from 1,200p following an "annus horribilis" for the group.
Justin King to return to M&S as non-executive director
Marks & Spencer has appointed the former chief executive of Sainsbury's, Justin King, as a non-executive director.
Experian secures new five-year revolving credit facility
Credit checking firm Experian has secured a new five-year revolving credit facility totalling $1. 95bn.
Shoppers 'go wild' for peanut pralines as Hotel Chocolat opens NY store
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has opened its first store in New York as it presses ahead with its expansion plans.
US small business sentiment deteriorates more than expected
Small business sentiment in the US deteriorated more than expected in November, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
US pre-open: Stocks set for gains amid trade talk optimism
US stocks looked set for gains on Tuesday following a late recovery in the previous session, as investors welcomed signs of progress in Sino-US trade talks.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as PM sets off on EU charm offensive
London stocks has extended gains by midday on Tuesday, boosted by strong showings from the likes of WPP and Ashtead, as the pound clawed back some of the losses from the previous session.
ASOS burning through cash, says Morgan Stanley as it slashes price target
ASOS shares slid on Tuesday as Morgan Stanley chopped its price target on the online fashion retailer to 3,200p from 5,000p as it becomes increasingly concerned about cash flows.
German ZEW beats forecasts in December but still depressed
German economic sentiment unexpectedly improved in December, but remained depressed, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Carpetright losses widen as revenue drops
Interim losses at beleaguered floor coverings retailer Carpetright widened as it restructured its store estate, but there were some bright spots in the results.
London open: WPP and Ashtead pace the advance as stocks recover
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, with strong performances from the likes of WPP and Ashtead lending a hand as investors continued to eye the latest Brexit-related developments.
Amigo Holdings appoints new CFO as Dighton steps down
High-interest lender Amigo Holdings has appointed Nayan Kisnadwala as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Simon Dighton, who will step down by the end of the year.
IP Group's WaveOptics completes £20m fundraising
IP Group's portfolio company WaveOptics, which designs and manufactures diffractive waveguides for use in Augmented Reality (AR) wearables, has completed a £20m fundraising.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: North-South divide, e-receipts, Brexit, Ghosn
Slowing growth in London since the Brexit vote has put the British economy on track to narrow the north-south economic divide over the coming three years, according to a report. The accountancy firm EY, despite warning of a weaker outlook for almost every region through to 2021 amid continuing Brexit uncertainty, said London would no longer continue to grow at a much faster pace than the rest of the country. – Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks to recover ahead of jobs data
London stocks were for a positive open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, underpinned by a late recovery on Wall Street, as investors continued to eye the latest Brexit-related developments.