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Serinus Energy wraps up drilling at Moftinu-1007 well in Romania
AIM-listed international upstream oil and gas Serinus Energy has wrapped up drilling at its Moftinu-1007 well in Romania, achieving a total planned depth of 1,463 metres on schedule and below budget.
FCA ends probe into Scottish Widows, four others still under scrutiny
The Financial Conduct Authority has closed a long-running investigation into Scottish Widows without taking action against the Lloyds Banking Group-owned insurer.
New Look posts loss after 'very difficult' year, slashes prices
Struggling fashion retailer New Look posted a loss on Tuesday, with sales down 7. 3% following a "very difficult year" as the company announced it was slashing its prices but said it was beginning to see "green shoots".
Crest Nicholson profit slips, warns on margins
FTSE 250 housebuilder Crest Nicholson posted a drop in half-year pre-tax profit on Tuesday as it warned that margins for the year would come in towards the lower end of its guidance range, squeezed by cost pressures.
WPP faces potential class action suit following Sorrell's hushed-up exit
A US law firm has launched an investigation on behalf of WPP investors following the resignation of long-time chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell for alleged "personal misconduct".
Boohoo sales surge 53% in first quarter
Fast fashion retailer Boohoo. com posted a 53% jump in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, with strong performances across all geographies and brands as it continues to gain market share.
London open: Stocks muted as investors mull Trump-Kim meeting; jobs data eyed
London stocks were muted in early trade on Tuesday despite a seemingly successful US-North Korea summit in Singapore, as investors awaited the release of key UK jobs data.
Acacia Mining reports fatality at Tanzanian mine
One of Tanzanian gold producer Acacia Mining's contract team has been involved in a fatal accident at its North Mara mine.
Halma beats expectations with full year growth
Halma, the safety product manufacturer, grew at double-digit rates last year and was confident that its updated growth strategy would allow further progress this year.
Workspace granted planning permission at two London sites
Workspace Group has been granted planning consent for a refurbishment of 12-13 and 14 Greville Street in Farringdon, and for additional space at the Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, it announced on Tuesday.
Massawa feasibility study nearing finalisation, says Randgold
Randgold Resources updated the market on its Massawa gold project in Senegal on Tuesday, reporting that the feasibility study was nearing finalisation, with a development decision scheduled for the end of the year.
Bellway expects strong annual earnings growth
Bellway said it was on track for strong earnings growth this year as the housebuilder predicted record annual sales of more than 10,000 homes.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Singapore, Brexit dealing, NHS, WPP
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have signed a document that will see the denuclearisation of North Korea begin "very quickly", the US president announced. After a working lunch concluded a morning of negotiations in Singapore, the two leaders held a signing ceremony, with Mr Trump calling it a "comprehensive" agreement. Mr Kim said "we are leaving the past behind us" as he said "the world will see a major change". - Telegraph.
Ted Baker sales rise despite unseasonal weather, challenging conditions
Fashion brand Ted Baker posted a jump in revenue for the 19 weeks to 9 June despite unseasonal weather across Europe and the East Coast of America and still-challenging external trading conditions across many of its global markets.
BAT trading in line but expects currency hit
British American Tobacco said it was trading in line with expectations but that profit would be affected by significant currency fluctuations.
AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly end disappointing Alzheimer's trials
AstraZeneca, alongside its partner Eli Lilly and Company, announced on Tuesday the discontinuation of the global Phase III clinical trials of lanabecestat, an oral beta secretase cleaving enzyme (BACE) inhibitor, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise after successful Singapore summit
London stocks are expected to start on the front foot after a seemingly successful US-North Korea summit in Singapore.
US close: Markets higher at start of busy week
Wall Street finished the first session of a busy week with moderate gains, ahead of a historic meeting between Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.