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Euro zone August factory growth holds up as prices rise
Euro zone manufacturing growth continued to expand in August but supply chain problems due to the Covid-19 pandemic were pushing up prices, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
Lockdowns, Euro 2021 a winner for 888 Holdings
Online betting group 888 Holdings reported record interim profits and lifted annual guidance driven by a spike in volumes during Covid lockdowns and the European football tournament.
Europe midday: Shares stay green despite slight PMI slip
European stocks were higher at midday on Wednesday despite a slight slip in euro zone manufacturing survey data.
WH Smith says 2022 profits to be at lower end of expectations
WH Smith on Wednesday lifted full year guidance but warned that 2022 profits were expected to be at the lower end of expectations as the travel sector’s path of recovery from the Covid pandemic remained uncertain.
Europe open: Shares make strong start despite Asia worries
European stocks opened strongly on Wednesday despite Asian economies reporting a slowdown in factory activity amid supply disruption caused by surging Covid cases.
LXI REIT buys 29 UK nurseries for £34m
Property investor LXi REIT said it had acquired a portfolio of 23 nursery schools in England for £34m.
Babcock sells oil & gas business to CHC Group for £10m
Defence contractor Babcock International said it had sold its oil and gas aviation business to CHC Group for £10m as part of its disposal programme to cut debt.