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PepsiCo Q1 profit boosted by international performance
US soft drinks and snack firm PepsiCo reported a rise in first-quarter earnings and sales on Tuesday, underpinned by a strong international performance.
US pre-open: Futures in the green as corporate earnings roll in
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday as corporate earnings from a number of the nation's biggest firms began to roll in.
Spotify Q1 revenues rise, but user numbers miss estimates
Music streaming service Spotify missed its own active user estimates in the first quarter but reported a 20% rise in revenue.
London midday: FTSE 100 on track for another record as stocks rise
London's FTSE 100 was on set for its second record in as many days on Tuesday, as easing concerns about the Middle East and a weaker pound gave market sentiment a boost.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as EZ PMI boosts sentiment
European shares surged ahead on Tuesday, with Britain's FTSE 100 index hitting a record high and upbeat survey data from the eurozone boosting sentiment.
Itim Group secures additional services contract with The Entertainer
Software-as-a-service technology company Itim Group has inked an additional professional services contract with toy retailer The Entertainer.
AB Foods lifts FY outlook as interim profits jump
Primark owner Associated British Foods posted a jump in interim profit and revenue on Tuesday as it lifted its full-year profit outlook.
RBC cuts Watches of Switzerland estimates on tough market dynamics
RBC Capital Markets has slashed its target price for Watches of Switzerland Group ahead of its full-year trading update next month, projecting a "tough" luxury watch market.
Baron Oil replaces chairman
Exploration firm Baron Oil said on Tuesday the chairman John Wakefield has stepped down from the board as it made a series of changes to its governing structure.
Getech wins new contract with East Star
Subsurface resources location company Getech has won a new contract with Kazakhstan-focussed copper exploration business East Star Resources.
Jefferies upgrades Reckitt Benckiser to ‘hold’
Jefferies upgraded Reckitt Benckiser to ‘hold’ from ‘underperform’ on Tuesday and lifted the price target to 4,400p from 4,100p.
UK private sector output expands, cost pressures loom
Britain’s private sector saw robust expansion in April, according to fresh data on Tuesday, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth.
Renault's Q1 revenues held back by FX movements
French carmaker Renault beat forecasts with its first-quarter results, though shares fell as sales from the automotive division were held back by currency movements.
Expanded use of Cosentyx drug sees Novartis raise expectations
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis raised its full-year guidance Tuesday after beating expectations in its first quarter.
Accesso launches ticketing suite in UK market
Accesso Technology Group launched its ‘Accesso ShoWare’ software-as-a-service (SaaS) ticketing suite to the UK market on Tuesday.
GB Group makes 'strong finish' to FY24
Software firm GB Group said on Tuesday that it had made a "strong finish to the year", with adjusted operating profits coming in above expectations.
Eurozone business activity grows at fastest rate for a nearly a year
Business activity in the eurozone grew at the fastest pace for nearly a year in April, according to preliminary data released on Tuesday.
Ferrexpo production levels surge in Q1
Iron ore pellets producer Ferrexpo said on Tuesday that production levels had significantly increased during the three months ended 31 March despite experiencing more conscriptions from its workforce throughout the quarter.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as investors digest regional data
Asia-Pacific markets concluded trading with a mixed bag of outcomes on Tuesday, as some regions extended their gains from the previous day, buoyed by a resurgence in tech stocks on Wall Street.
AB Dynamics reports solid first-half growth
Transport testing, simulation and measurement specialist AB Dynamics reported an 8% increase in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £52. 3m.