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Europe midday: Stoxx flirts with gains as Adidas, Quilter offset miners
European shares were flat at midday as strong corporate results from Quilter and Adidas offset falls in mining stocks due to weaker commodities prices.
Legal & General reports slight fall in annual profits
Legal & General reported flat annual operating profits as it set aside an extra £110m in Covid-19 insurance claims due to the emergence of new virus strains.
Apollo bid for Greensill on verge of collapse - reports
Apollo Global Management’s plan to buy parts of collapsed finance company Greensill Capital is looking doubtful after a key partner moved to secure its own finances, media reported on Wednesday.
Consumer demand helps De Beers diamond sales shine
Anglo American reported a rise in rough-diamond sales at its De Beers unit in the second sales cycle of 2021 year-on-year, on the back of higher consumer demand.
Europe open: Shares slip as mining stocks struggle, inflation weighs
European stocks retreated at the opening on Wednesday after strong gains in the previous session, as inflation fears persisted.
Wagamama owner Restaurant Group to raise £175m as losses widen
Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group said it aimed to raise £175m as it looked to bolster its balance sheet as it reported wider losses due to coronavirus lockdowns.