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London close: Stocks fall and pound gains as manufacturing optimism rises
London’s benchmark remained in the red by the close on Wednesday, as sterling was positive against its major pairs after the latest manufacturing survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
Europe close: Markets falter as Trump renews EU tariff threats
Stocks on the continent remained below the waterline as markets closed on Wednesday, after the US president renewed his threat of trade tariffs against the European Union.
SDX Energy posts decent rise in production for 2019
Middle East and North Africa-focussed oil and gas company SDX Energy updated the market on its operations and finances for 2019 on Wednesday, reporting full-year production of 4,020 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) was 12% higher than 2018.
Regency Mines upbeat on progress at Mambare
Battery metals-focussed natural resource exploration and development company Regency Mines updated the market on its flagship Mambare nickel-cobalt project on Wednesday, following recent successful partner engagements.
Deltex Medical revenue falls as it 'stabilises' business
Oesophageal Doppler monitoring company Deltex Medical Group updated the market on its trading for 2019 on Wednesday, reporting “good progress” with the execution of its new strategy.
FirstGroup's South Western Railway could be stripped of franchise
The transport secretary described the South Western Railway franchise as “not sustainable” on Wednesday, warning that the operation based at London Waterloo could be nationalised.
Transport secretary evaluating alternatives to HS2
The future of the HS2 high-speed rail project was cast into further doubt on Wednesday, as transport secretary Grant Shapps delayed his decision over its future, and reiterated he was looking at alternative options.
Sumo Group ends year in line as it seeks more acquistions
Video games and entertainment creative services provider Sumo Group said on Wednesday that it expects its final results for 2019 to be at least in line with market expectations.
Wynnstay looking at another tough year as earnings slip
Wynnstay Group reported its final figures for the 2019 financial year on Wednesday - a period in which it said the results reflected difficult market conditions for the agricultural sector.
Asia report: Markets higher as investors shrug off coronavirus concerns
Most markets in Asia managed gains on Wednesday, as investors continued to weigh concerns around the spread of the Wuhan strain of coronavirus, which has infected hundreds in China and has been confirmed spread to the United States.
Bosch to increase shareholding in Ceres Power
Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology company Ceres Power Holdings announced on Wednesday that Robert Bosch will increase its equity shareholding in Ceres from around 4% to about 18%.
Pebble Group ends year in line with forecasts
Promotional products, industry and software provider The Pebble Group updated the market on the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that they are expected to be in line with expectations.
IBM ends 2019 on a 'strong note'
International Business Machines (IBM) updated the market on its fourth quarter and full-year numbers for 2019 on Wednesday, reporting GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations of $4. 11 (£3. 15) for the final three months of the year, and operating, non-GAAP earnings per share of $4. 71.
PPHE Hotel Group makes some executive promotions
Hotel and resort developer, owner and operator PPHE Hotel Group announced the promotions of Greg Hegarty to deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer, and Inbar Zilberman to chief corporate and legal officer on Wednesday.
AJ Bell sees decent growth in first quarter
Stockbroking services and investment platform provider AJ Bell updated the market on its first quarter of trading on Wednesday, reporting a 4% increase in total customer numbers to 241,152, with total assets under administration up 5% to £54. 7bn.
Travel continues to underpin WH Smith performance
WH Smith reported “good” performance in the 20 weeks ended 18 January on Wednesday, with total revenue up 7% and like-for-like revenue down 1% for the period.
Sainsbury's chief to retire in July, Sage sees good revenue growth in first quarter
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 53% at 7,610. 70 on Tuesday.
US close: Stocks finish lower as first coronavirus case confirmed in US
Wall Street trading finished in the red on Tuesday, as traders returned from the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday to concerns over a new deadly virus outbreak in China.