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Applegreen full-year profit rises 18%
Petrol forecourt, convenience and food-to-go operator Applegreen posted a jump in full-year profit on Tuesday as it got a boost from a recent acquisition and like-for-like growth in food and store sales.
US inflation rises in line with expectations in February
US inflation data for February came in as expected on Tuesday, no doubt helping to assuage concerns about rising inflation as investors try to gauge whether the Federal Reserve will hike rates three or four times this year.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed ahead of US CPI
Stocks have drifted lower to trade mixed, as investors play it safe ahead of the latest consumer price data in the States due out in just over half an hour.
UK growth weakest in G20 as world economy strengthens, OECD says
The world economy is strengthening but Britain will have the weakest growth in the G20 in 2018, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
DMGT to sell US property information business for $205m
Daily Mail & General Trust has agreed to sell EDR, its US property information business, to private equity investors Silver Lake Partners and Battery Venture for $205m.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye spring statement, US inflation
London stocks were flat by midday on Tuesday, with investors reluctant to make any big bets either way ahead of Chancellor Philip Hammond's spring statement and the latest inflation reading from across the pond.
Asia report: Markets mixed as steelmakers slide on tariff concerns
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, following a similar close on Wall Street overnight, with steel producers swinging back to losses amid ongoing concerns over the effects of Donald Trump’s proposed metals tariffs.
United Utilities workers to strike for 2 days over pensions
United Utilities workers in the north west of England will strike for two days in a pensions’ dispute which could see them thousands of pounds worse off in retirement, the Unite union said on Tuesday.
Sun shines for Minoan as shares leap 30% amid debt eradication
Minoan Group's shares have skyrocketed as the company announced on Tuesday that it is to clamp down on its debt through the sale of its Travel & Leisure division and a placing of new ordinary shares.
UK hiring confidence improves ahead of second quarter of 2018
UK hiring confidence has improved ahead of the second quarter of 2018, according to an influential report from recruiter Manpower.
US small business confidence index beats forecasts in February
A widely-followed gauge of small business confidence picked-up last month amid expectations for higher real sales and improved economic sentiment.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of inflation reading; Qualcomm slumps
US futures pointed to a slightly firmer open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors eyed a key reading on inflation.
John Menzies starts 2018 well after record year
John Menzies said it made a good start to 2018 as the aviation services group reported record annual underlying profit driven by new contracts.
Credit Suisse positive on European banks, including Lloyds
Analysts at Credit Suisse sounded a positive note on European banks, telling clients earnings upgrades driven by revenue growth should see the group re-rate and that lenders' shares were pricing in only modest interest rate increases.
Beast from the East hits Goals Soccer Centres sales
The 'Beast from the East' snow storm that hit Britain last month hit like-for-like sales at football pitch operator Goals Soccer Centres as players decided to stay indoors.
Gem Diamonds sells fifth largest diamond ever recovered for $40m
Gem Diamonds has sold the exceptional quality 910 carat D Colour type IIa diamond it recovered from the Letseng mine in Lesotho in January for $40m.
Tennents and super-premium brands drive performance at C&C
Branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks company C&C Group issued a trading update for the 12 months ended 28 February on Tuesday, reporting that despite weather-related disruption, trading and cash generation was broadly in line with management expectations.
TP ICAP's business picks up after annual profit misses forecasts
TP ICAP said business had picked up as it reported annual profit below market expectations amid low market volatility, which the interdealer relies on for client business.
Profits up at H&T as pawnbroker describes 'milestone' year
H&T Group announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting an 11. 7% improvement in gross profit to £63. 8m.
Surgical Innovations pleased with progress after Elemental acquisition
Medical technology company Surgical Innovations Group reported “strong” financial results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday.