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ISM's non-manufacturing PMI dips to 56.7 in September
The Institute of Supply Management's non-manufacturing PMI dipped from 56. 9 in August to 56. 7 in September, beating forecasts for a print of 56 and above its historical average of 55.
Broker tips: Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Next
Berenberg initiated coverage of veterinary pharmaceuticals group Dechra Pharmaceuticals with a 'hold' rating and 2,850. 0p price target, saying it has "plenty of pet-ential".
US open: Stocks trade lower amid data onslaught
Wall Street stocks opened lower on Wednesday as market participants digested a number of data points in the early hours of trading.
Deutsche Bank lowers target price on Next
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on clothing and home products retailer Next from 6,200. 0p to 5,700. 0p on Wednesday.
US pre-open: Futures trade lower ahead of PMI reading
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Wednesday after two days of solid gains for major indices and ahead of the Institute for Supply Management's non-manufacturing PMI.
UK retail footfall growth slows to 6.8% in September
Retail experts Springboard revealed on Wednesday that UK footfall growth had slowed in September as Britons continue to struggle with the current economic situation.
Eurozone composite PMI falls in September
S&P Global's Eurozone composite PMI fell to 48. 1 in September, down 0. 1 points from its flash estimate and 0. 8pts from the prior month, with both the services and manufacturing PMIs also posting monthly drops.
Hyve Group FY revenues surge
Global events business Hyve Group said on Wednesday that revenues had surged in the twelve months ended 30 September after running "a full schedule" of events outside China.
Halfords acquires LTC Trading and Lodge Tyre subsidiary
Motoring and cycling products retailer Halfords has acquired LTC Trading Holdings and its Lodge Tyre subsidiary in a deal valued at as much as £37. 2m.
Hill & Smith acquires US manufacturer National Signal
Engineering services company Hill & Smith has acquired the business and assets of portable solar construction equipment manufacturer National Signal as part of a deal valued at almost $30. 0m.
Tesco FY profits seen at lower end of guidance, Sureserve completes £5.4m contract with DIO
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 28. 7 points lower ahead of the bell on Wednesday after closing out the previous session 2. 57% higher at 7,086. 46.
Sureserve completes £5.4m contract with the DIO
Asset and energy support services group Sureserve has successfully wrapped up a £5. 4m contract with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to supply the UK Ministry of Defence with solar photovoltaic technology.
US close: Major indices extend early Q4 relief rally
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday, extending solid gains recorded in the first session of Q4.