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London close: Stocks fall ahead of US Fed decision
London markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK manufacturing data and anticipated an impending policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
CVS Health shares fall on earnings miss, lowered outlook
Shares in pharmacy giant CVS Health were falling on Wednesday, after its first-quarter results fell short of expectations, with both revenue and adjusted earnings missing the mark.
CVS Group appoints David Wilton as its new chair
UK veterinary service provider CVS announced the appointment of David Wilton as its new chair on Wednesday.
Johnson Service Group revenue rises in first quarter
Textile service provider Johnson Service Group said in an update on Wednesday that in the first quarter, it recorded revenue of £114m, making for organic growth of 8. 9%.
Seeing Machines secures extension with North American customer
Driver monitoring technology company Seeing Machines announced a significant extension to its generational programme with an existing North American tier-one customer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) on Wednesday.
Ariana sets out fresh production guidance for Zenit
Mineral explorer and developer Ariana Resources announced its production guidance for 2024 from its stake in the Zenit mining operations on Wednesday.
Regional REIT secures two new lettings
Regional REIT announced two new lettings at Bennett House in Stoke-on-Trent and Delta 1200 at Delta Business Park in Swindon on Wednesday.
Boku finance chief hands in notice
Mobile payment solutions specialist Boku announced the retirement of its chief financial officer Keith Butcher on Wednesday.
Picton Property Income hikes quarterly dividend
Picton Property Income declared a 5. 7% increase in its dividend on Wednesday, with the interim payment for 1 January to 31 March to be 0. 925p per share, up from 0. 875p per share for the three months ended 31 December.
Custodian Property maintains quarterly dividend
Custodian Property Income maintained a fourth-quarter dividend of 1. 375p, it confirmed on Wednesday, fully covered by its EPRA earnings per share of 1. 5p.
Asia report: Stocks fall on quiet day for region
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region were in the red on a largely quiet Wednesday, ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision due later in the global day.
Safestay acquires Cordoba hotel for EUR 2m
Safestay announced the acquisition of Hotel Lineros in Cordoba, Spain on Wednesday, for €2m.
LSL Property Services appoints new chairman
LSL Property Services announced the appointment of Adrian Collins as non-executive chairman on Wednesday.
Smith & Nephew maintains guidance after strong first quarter
Smith & Nephew reported first-quarter revenue of $1. 39bn in an update on Wednesday, up 2. 9% year-on-year, as its orthopaedics business continued to recover.
Domino's like-for-like sales decline, Next first quarter tops forecasts
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open two points lower on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 04% on Monday at 8,144. 13.