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Europe midday: Shares extend gains on pleasing earnings
European stocks extended gains at midday on Wednesday as investors eyed positive corporate earnings despite continuing worries about higher inflation.
National Express sees higher revenues as passengers return
Increased passenger numbers helped bus operator National Express report better trading across all its markets last month as Covid lockdown restrictions eased.
Compass sees Q3 margin improvement as interims slump
Catering giant Compass said it expected a gradual recovery in third quarter margins after interim profits and revenue slumped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as UDG Healthcare deal cheers investors
European stocks edged ahead at the opening on Wednesday after the previous session's selloff as investors eyed positive corporate earnings despite continuing worries about higher inflation.
Future buys Marie Claire US for undisclosed sum
Media platform Future said it had bought Marie Claire US, a joint venture between Marie Claire Album SAS and Hearst Magazines Media, for an undisclosed sum.
Spirax-Sarco reports better-than-expected margins in new year
Spirax‐Sarco Engineering said margins in the four months to April 30 were higher than expected after a rise in sales.