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FTSE 250 movers: Britvic fizzes higher; Vedanta slumps as protests turn violent
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 6% to 21,064. 66 in afternoon trade on Wednesday amid a flurry of corporate releases.
US new home sales drop 1.5% in April
Sales of new US single-family homes fell in April, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Commerce Department, which revised down its data for each of the last three months.
Five reasons to be cheerful when it comes to G4S, says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse reiterated its 'outperform' stance and 330p price target on security firm G4S on Wednesday, highlighting five reasons to be positive.
Vedanta Resources slides as copper plant protesters killed by police
Vedanta Resources was under the cosh on Wednesday despite saying it swung to a full-year net profit, after as many as 12 people were killed and scores injured when police opened fire onto a crowd protesting against the expansion of its Tuticorin copper smelter in India.
FTSE 100 movers: M&S rallies but Rio slips as it confirms talks over Grasberg stake sale
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 8% to 7,813. 02 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as traders booked profits following record highs in the previous two sessions.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses as pound slumps on inflation data
London stocks were in the red at midday on Wednesday as traders booked some profits following record highs earlier in the week, amid pressure on sterling from an inflation surprise and speculation around potential Barclays merger action.
US pre-open: Stocks to drop again as investors eye FOMC minutes
US futures pointed to another downbeat session on Wall Street on Wednesday amid ongoing geopolitical concerns, as investors eyed the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Regulator clampdown to dent IG revenue by 10%
FTSE 250 spreadbetter IG Group said on Wednesday that it has continued to perform well in the final quarter of this year, but that revenue in FY19 will be lower due to the impact of regulatory changes in the UK and EU.
Softcat sees full year ahead of expectations
IT infrastructure products provider Softcat said on Wednesday that it expects to deliver full-year results ahead of expectations after a solid third quarter.
Rio Tinto confirms talks over sale of Grasberg mine in Indonesia
Rio Tinto confirmed on Wednesday that it is in discussions to sell its entire interest in the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia to Inalum.
London open: Stocks pull back from record highs but M&S bucks trend
London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, retreating from the record highs seen earlier in the week as traders stepped in to book some profits, with all eyes on the latest UK inflation figures.
ZPG first-half earnings up 41% ahead of takeover
Zoopla, USwitch and PrimeLocation owner ZPG, which recently agreed to a £2. 2bn takeover by US private equity firm Silver Lake, reported a 41% rise in adjusted first-half earnings on Wednesday.
Britvic interim revenue and earnings jump
Drinks maker Britvic posted a jump in interim revenue and earnings but a drop in pre-tax profit on Wednesday as it expressed confidence over the rest of the year.
BBA Aviation agrees to buy EPIC Fuels for $88.1m
BBA Aviation has agreed to buy fuel and fuel-related services supplier EPIC Fuels for a cash consideration of $88. 1m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of inflation data
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday after the top-flight index closed at another record high the day before, with all eyes on the latest inflation readings for the UK.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Carillion, BP, Vedanta, Unaoil
The government was too slow to spot mounting financial problems at troubled public sector outsourcing company Carillion, according to a report that reveals the Cabinet Office decided the contractor was not “high risk” even as it neared insolvency. The parliamentary public accounts committee, which produced the report, also warned that Carillion’s collapse indicates that too many public works contracts are concentrated in the hands of a few private firms. - Guardian.