1. Barclays shares slammed on lower UK margin guidance
Revenue in the corporate and investment bank operation missed expectations and Barclays reduced its outlook for net interest margin once again this year.
2. CAB Payments shares tank on profit warning
CAB warned revenues and profits would be lower than expected as trading volumes and margins were being reduced in key African currencies.
3. FTSE 100 closes higher as US stocks advance
At the close, London's blue-chip index was up 14.87 points, 0.2%, at 7,389.70.
4. Coinbase shoots higher on bitcoin rally, Grayscale ETF hype
An impressive rally on the world’s largest cryptocurrency bolstered Coinbase shares on Tuesday.
5. Business activity contracts as UK skirts with recession
The latest reading signalled a modest reduction in private sector output, which contrasted with an average upward trend during the first half.