FTSE 100 off to a positive start; retail sales improve; Watches of Switzerland soars - Market Report

London's FTSE 100 enjoyed a better start on Tuesday following a slight dip at the start of the week. Retail figures early on showed sales across the sector ticked up by 1% in August and outdid growth in July, driven by food products and aided by warmer weather. Among companies, packaging firm DS Smith moved higher after reassuring investors a planned £5.8 billion takeover by International Paper was on track despite concerns it could be axed. Watches of Switzerland soared in the meantime, having reiterated full-year guidance and highlighted improving conditions in the UK and US in its report. And finally, Wizz Air also climbed after announcing passenger numbers hit a record in August despite ongoing groundings due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues. #proactiveinvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #retailsales #pratt@whitney #wizzair #watchesofswitzerland #internationalpaper #dssmith #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews