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MySale expects earnings to hit top end of market expectations
Online retailer MySale expects to see underlying earnings end the year in-line with the top end of market expectations when it reports audited results on 1 October.
US small business optimism dips slightly but still skirting record-high level
The US small business optimism index on Tuesday posted the sixth highest reading in its history, at 107. 2 in June, down 0. 6 from May but well above its 45-year average of 98.
Monsanto faces legal challenge over claims of cancerous weedkiller
Monsanto faces a legal case in which it is accused of “bullying scientists” and suppress evidence of the cancer risks of its weed killer.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher ahead of earnings season
Most markets in Asia finished higher on Tuesday, following another solid finish on Wall Street overnight as investors once again shrugged off concerns over trade tensions.
Kier confident in future as it ends year in line
Infrastructure services, buildings and developments company Kier Group updated the market on its trading following the end of its financial year on 30 June on Tuesday, reporting that underlying profit and earnings were forecast to be in line with expectations.
Young & Co's hails solid start to year
Pub group Young & Co's Brewery hailed a solid start to the year on Tuesday as it got a boost from the warm weather and its recent acquisitions.
UK advised to invest in cheaper and safer renewables, rather than nuclear
The UK government should ditch its plans to build more nuclear plants and invest in cleaner, cheaper and safer renewable energy, the National Infrastructure Commission advised on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Stocks climb on higher oil prices, dip in euro
Higher oil prices and a weaker euro are buoying stocks on the Continent, despite a raft of negative headlines on the economic front, with a widely-followed German survey of analysts revealing clear concern about the storm clouds that were gathering over global trade.
Eckoh wins fifth Capita contract
Secure payment provider Eckoh has secured a new contract win with its UK channel partner, Capita Customer Management.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors wade through data
London stocks were in the green by midday on Tuesday following a fairly choppy start as investors mulled over the latest political developments and a slew of UK data releases.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge up as earnings season kicks off
US futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Tuesday as the start of earnings season provided a welcome distraction from recent trade war concerns.
UK retail sales boosted by World Cup and good weather - BRC
UK retailers are enjoying better trading amid sunny weather and England’s World Cup run, with not just waistcoats but also and beer, barbeques and big-screen TV driving increased sales.
Begbies Traynor increases dividend after 283% profit increase
Begbies Traynor Group on Tuesday raised its annual dividend for the first time since 2011 as it reported a 283% rise in profit before tax up to £2. 3m for the year ended 30 April.
Metal Tiger kicks off exploration at Botswana asset
London-listed natural resource investor Metal Tiger has launched an exploration programme at its KML landholding on the Kalahari Copperbelt of Botswana.
Big Sofa Tech launches two new video solution products
International video analytics provider Big Sofa Technologies Group on Tuesday launched two new video solutions branded as Video Manager and Video Stories.
Bank of England 'should freeze house prices for five years'
The Bank of England has been urged to freeze house prices for five years in a move to prevent another financial crisis and allow people to access affordable homes.
Imaginatik appoints Angus Forrest as CEO
AIM-listed corporate innovation firm Imaginatik has tapped Angus Forrest to be its next chief executive, with immediate effect.
Access Intelligence appoints former Chime CEO as chairman
Software-as-a-service supplier Access Intelligence has appointed former Chime chief executive Christopher Satterthwaite to its board as its new non-executive chairman.
Europe open: Stocks hold onto early gains, but sentiment grim
Stocks are holding higher in early trading, despite a raft of negative headlines out of Europe on the economic front, with a widely-followed German survey of analysts showing clear concern about the storm clouds gathering over global trade.
Bank of Cyprus to sell UK arm to Cynergy Capital
Bank of Cyprus Holdings has signed a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned UK banking subsidiary, Bank of Cyprus UK, and its subsidiary Bank of Cyprus Financial Services, to Cynergy Capital, it announced on Tuesday.