Below is a selection of the morning's key market news, earning reports & trending news - see more here.
- Markets are unsure amid new US- China tariffs. China and US have implemented 25% tariffs on $16bn worth of imports on both sides. This now means, the amount levied is a combined $100bn since July. China's ministry of commerce said in a statement "China firmily apposes [the US tarriffs] and has to continue to make necessary counterattacks,"
- French private sector reach is at a four month high. Stronger expansions in manufacturing and service sectors are said to be the catalyst for the growth.
- Playtech (PTEC) Have risen 8.28% even though they released a 34% fall in their adjusted net profits to €83.3m
- AstraZeneca (AZN) Release PIIIb trial update for Bevespi in COPD. Dr Colin Reisner, Head of Respiratory, Global Medicines Development, said: "The efficacy and safety of Bevespi Aerosphere has been established by the Phase III PINNACLE trial programme involving more than 5,000 patients. The performance of Bevespi Aerosphere in AERISTO is inconsistent with previous data. A full analysis is underway to understand and characterise these findings and will be presented at a forthcoming medical meeting." Read More HERE
- CRH Plc (CRH.L) Release half-year report stating phase 1 share buyback programme completed; €350 million returned to shareholders to date. It also highlight sales of €11.0 billion, 1% ahead of 2017. Read More HERE