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CMA to accept Müller's undertakings in Dairy Crest deal
Dairy Crest said Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will accept the ratified proposal by Müller UK & Ireland Group for the purchase of Dairy Crest’s dairies business.
Europe close: Stocks rally to end dismal quarter on upbeat note
European equity markets gained ground on Wednesday, as investors digested a raft of mixed economic data that might see the European Central Bank extend its stimulus programme.
Thomas Cook appoints new senior independent director
Travel operator Thomas Cook has appointment Dawn Airey as senior independent director to replace Carly Symon.
US open: Dow rallies over 200 points after solid ADP report
US stocks rallied early on Wednesday, following a better-than-expected private sector employment report, while investors awaited a number of Federal Reserve speakers.
Chicago PMI falls into contraction territory in September
Manufacturing output in the Chicago region fell into contraction territory in September, data released on Wednesday showed.
Uber's expansion accelerates, as ACT authorities legalise ride-sharing services in Canberra
Canberra is to become the first Australian city to allow the legal and regulated use of ride-sharing services such as Uber.
US mortgage application decline in week to 25 September, MBA says
Applications for US home mortgages fell last week, data released on Wednesday showed.
US pre-open: Futures rally ahead of ADP data and Fed speakers
US stock futures rallied on Wednesday, taking their lead from Asian and European equity markets ahead of another raft of economic data.
Asia: Equities rebound but on track for worst quarterly performance since recession
Asian stocks recovered from the previous session’s losses on Wednesday, but remained on track for one of their worst quarterly performances since the recession.
Japanese housing starts beat forecasts in August
Japan’s housing starts grew more than expected in August, rising for the sixth consecutive month, official data released on Wednesday showed.
UK GDP revised lower in the second quarter
The UK economy grew less than expected in the second quarter, data released on Wednesday showed.
Japanese industrial production slumps in August
Japanese industrial production suffered an unexpected decline in August, data released on Wednesday showed.
German retail sales decline unexpectedly in August
German retail sales suffered an unexpected monthly decline, although a sharp yearly increase indicated private consumption remains a key driver for the German economy.
Japanese retail sales miss forecast in August
Japanese retail sales rose less than expected in August, figures released overnight on Tuesday showed.
UK house prices grow more than expected in September, says Nationwide
House prices in the UK grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in September, data released on Wednesday showed.
Saga on track to meet full-year expectations as interim profit surges
Travel, insurance and financial products provider Saga said it remains on track to meet its annual targets on the back of a surge in interim pre-tax profit.