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Northern Bear trades well despite 'significantly higher rainfall than normal' in H2
Building and support services business Northern Bear said on Tuesday that it has continued to trade well over the six months ended 31 March despite a "significantly higher rainfall than normal" during the period.
US pre-open: Dow looks to log fifth winning session
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones looks to register its fifth positive session in a row.
Revolution Bars in talks with 32 potential buyers
Revolution Bars said on Tuesday that it is in talks with more than 30 potential suitors in the search for a buyer to rescue the business.
German exports up 0.9% in March but factory orders post shock fall
Germany on Tuesday reported an unexpected 0. 9% rise in exports in March compared with the previous month, according to official data.
Eurozone retail sales push higher
Eurozone retail sales pushed higher in March, official data showed on Tuesday, beating expectations.
London midday: Stocks rally as they play catch-up with US, European gains
London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting record highs as markets played catch up with gains seen in the US and Europe a day earlier. https://www. sharecast. com/news/news-and-announcements--/uk-april-retail-sales-hit-by-wet-weather-early-easter---brc--16726108. html.
Octopus Energy valuation tops £7bn - report
Octopus Energy has been valued at more than £7bn, it was reported on Tuesday, after two investors upped their stakes in the UK supplier.
SEEIT sells UU Solar portfolio for £90.8m
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) announced the sale of its UK onsite solar portfolio, UU Solar, to UK Power Networks Services on Tuesday, for £90. 8m.
Solid State wins $5.1m contract with US customer
Value-added electronics group Solid State has secured a $5. 1m order for an internet-of-things technology solution with a US customer supplied by Solsta, its components division.
Norcros subsidiary Triton Showers gets sustainable development award
Norcros announced on Tuesday that its electric shower specialist subsidiary Triton Showers has received the King's Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
Eurozone construction sector struggles as new orders fall
The eurozone construction sector remains in decline at the start of the second quarter of the year after a sharp fall in new orders, with Germany, Italy and France the major contributors, a survey published on Tuesday revealed.
UK new car registrations rise for 21st month in a row
UK new car sales rose for the 21st month in a row in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, driven by increased demand for fleet vehicles.
BP in $1.75bn buyback as Q1 profits fall on weaker prices, margins
BP reported a worse-than-expected fall in first-quarter profit on the back of lower oil and gas prices, an outage at a US refinery and “significantly weaker” fuels margins as it also started a $1. 75bn share buyback.
Kosmos Energy Q1 net production grows
US oil firm Kosmos Energy said on Tuesday that net production had grown in Q1 as it had "an active start to the year", continuing operational and financial momentum seen in 2023.
Zalando returns to growth, shares spark
Zalando reiterated its full-year outlook on Tuesday after the German online-only retailer posted an uptick in first-quarter volumes and swung back into the back.
UBS reports first profit since Credit Suisse takeover
Swiss banking giant UBS announced its first quarterly profit since its takeover of Credit Suisse on Tuesday, sending its shares northward.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Australia stands pat on interest rates
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, influenced by hopes for a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
IWG maintains FY guidance, mulls US listing
Flexible workspace provider IWG maintained its full-year guidance on Tuesday as it considers a US listing amid continuing margin growth and network expansion during Q1.
UK construction sector expands at fastest pace in more than a year
The UK construction sector expanded in April at its fastest pace in more than a year, according to a survey released on Tuesday.