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Berenberg slashes price target on Provident Financial
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on British sub-prime lender Provident Financial from 470. 0p to 250. 0p on Wednesday, stating that the Covid-19 outbreak had dealt the group another setback.
Director dealings: Restaurant Group CFO ups stake
The Restaurant Group revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Kirk Davis had purchased 276,797 ordinary shares in the London-listed restaurant operator.
Broker tips: Provident Financial, InterContinental Hotels
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on British sub-prime lender Provident Financial from 470p to 250p on Wednesday, stating that the Covid-19 outbreak had dealt the group another setback.
US open: Stocks turn red as Trump warns of 'very painful' few weeks
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday, continuing on from the losses recorded at the end of the Dow's worst first quarter in history.
Argentex FY revenues grow
Foreign exchange provider Argentex posted improved full-year revenues on Wednesday, driven by strong client demand despite during recent volatility.
FinnCap cancels second interim dividend, expects deals to be delayed
Small-cap stockbroker FinnCap pulled its second interim dividend for the past year on Wednesday, citing delays and cancellations to "a number of deals" expected in the coming months.
Christie Group no longer expects to turn a profit in 2020
Professional and financial services provider Christie Group no longer anticipates turning a profit in 2020.
LPA Group scales back output in response to Covid-19
LED lightning systems manufacturer LPA Group warned on Wednesday that output would be scaled back as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Touchstar trades in line, warns of 'prolonged uncertainty'
Logistics services group Touchstar traded in line with expectations during the first quarter but warned of tougher times ahead as it kicked off talks with its lenders regarding its capital position.
US pre-open: Futures point to more losses as US coronavirus deaths top 4,000
US futures were pointing to another dour session on Wednesday, following on from the worst first quarter in history for the Dow and S&P 500.
International Personal Finance pulls dividend due to Covid-19
Doorstep lender International Personal Finance pulled its proposed annual final dividend payment of 7. 8p per share on Wednesday as it said collections had been "significantly adversely affected" by government debt repayment moratoriums at the tail end of March.
US close: Stocks head south to wrap up worst quarter on record
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, shrugging off some strong manufacturing data out of China to wrap up the worst first quarter on record for the Dow and S&P 500.