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US Navy sails Taiwan Strait in midst of China tensions
Two US Navy warships sailed through the Strait of Taiwan on Monday in a move intended to signal the right of US ships to travel across international waters.
Underlying technical trend in Brent futures continues to point higher
The underlying trend for Brent crude oil futures continues to point higher despite its greater than 8% fall from their October highs, technical analysts said.
Europe midday: Tech stocks trod underfoot as investors rush for the exit
Stocks are trading sharply lower ahead of the European Union's response to Italy's budget proposals later in the day and as investors try to front-run the risk of another leg lower in risk assets globally.
US pre-open: Stocks set for losses as geopolitical tensions mount
US stocks looked set for heavy losses at the open on Tuesday, tracking big declines in Asia and Europe, as worries about US-Saudi relations and Italy's finances weighed on sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall further; precious metals miners shine on haven appeal
London stocks fell a little further into the red by midday on Tuesday as concerns about Brexit, Italy's budget and US-Saudi tensions dented investors' appetite for risk.
UK manufacturers face fastest fall in orders in three years - CBI
UK manufacturers have reported new orders falling at the fastest pace in three years, with investment intentions slashed as business optimism dims due to stuttering Brexit negotiations.
Europe open: Cac and Dax setting new 52-week lows as risk aversion picks-up
Stocks are trading sharply lower ahead of the European Union's response to Italy's budget proposals later in the day and as investors try to front-run the risk of another leg lower in risk assets globally.
Avingtrans buys Texas-based Tecmag for $243k
AIM-listed Avingtrans has announced the acquisition of Texas-based Tecmag for $243,000, including the assumption of debt.
Dyson picks Singapore to host new electric car factory
UK-based electronics company Dyson has chosen to manufacture its new electric car in Singapore, a decision which the company said has nothing to do with Brexit.
Nexus Infrastructure boosted by 'significant improvement' in order book
Nexus Infrastructure expects the full-year profits to be in line with expectations after seeing significant improvements to its order book throughout the period.
Statpro scores £1m contract with South African finance group
Statpro on Tuesday secured a five-year contract worth approximately £1m to provide its Infovest service to a “large South African financial institution”.
Liam Fox confident of UK's ability to strike trade deal with US
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said he believes the UK has a strong negotiating position to strike a beneficial trade deal with the US after Brexit.
Trade sales help offset weak UK for Travis Perkins
Building materials supplier Travis Perkins said a pick up in demand from trade buyers helped to offset “significant” pricing pressure in its UK operations in the third quarter.
Intu cuts rental FY rental estimates after tenant failures
Shopping centre owner Intu Properties, which is mulling a £2. 8bn takeover offer, on Tuesday cut its full year like-for-like net rental income growth forecast, citing tenant failures.
Camellia expects record volumes but prices volatile
Camellia expects volumes of all its core crops – Macadamia nuts, has avocados and tea leaves – to be at or near record highs following past investment and a year of favourable weather conditions.
Five days of misery as South Western Railway guards walk out
Commuters at the UK’s busiest railway station face five days of misery from Tuesday morning, as South Western Railway guards stage a massive strike.
Plus500 Q3 hit by new regulations but FY seen ahead of expectations
Online trading platform Plus500 said on Tuesday that trading for 2018 is now expected to be ahead of expectations, as things start to perk up after third-quarter revenue was hit by new regulations.
Lighthouse inks extension to British Airways deals
Financial adviser Lighthouse Group will offer British Airways current and former staff financial advice on retirement planning, mortgages and investments until July 2021 after the pair renewed their contract.
McBride revenue rises in first quarter, FY expectations backed
McBride posted a jump in first-quarter revenues on Tuesday as it backed its full-year expectations.
Tufton Oceanic Assets buys remaining quarter of LPG carrier
Tufton Oceanic Assets has acquired the remaining 25% interest in an LPG carrier for a cash consideration of $7. 25m, it announced on Tuesday.