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Renold loss increases as lower demand holds revenue back
Renold on Wednesday reported a slight drop in interim profits and said revenue had remained flat due to a challenging economic backdrop.
FTSE 250 movers: Tullow tumbles, Games Workshop gains
London's FTSE 250 was down by 0. 91% at 20,240. 28 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, as Tullow Oil pulled the index lower.
Octagonal shares jump after profits climb
Shares in Octagonal surged on Wednesday after it reported a jump in interim profits following double-digital revenue growth.
Europe midday: Markets drop after Trump speech, HK violence
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Wednesday as investors were left unimpressed by a key speech from US President Trump and as unrest in Hong Kong continued to escalate.
JD Wetherspoon backs FY expectations as sales rise
JD Wetherspoon backed its full-year expectations on Wednesday as it posted 5. 6% increase in total sales for the 13 weeks to 27 October.
Biffa lifts payout after acquisitions spur profit growth
Biffa on Wednesday reported an increase in interim profit, leading the waste management giant to boost its half-year dividend and reiterate full year expectations.
Workspace hikes dividend despite drop in profit
Workspace on Wednesday reported a drop in interim profit but raised its dividend after an increase in the size of its portfolio led to double-digit rental income growth.
Spirax-Sarco profits rise despite sales growth decline
Spirax-Sarco Engineering on Wednesday reported an increase in profit and left its full-year expectations unchanged, but also warned of a slowdown in sales growth.
Europe open: Equity markets lower after Trump speech falls flat
European stocks were lower on Wednesday morning as investors were left unimpressed by a key speech from US President Trump and as unrest in Hong Kong continued to escalate.