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Hardide sees full-year revenue ahead of market expectations
AIM-listed Hardide said on Wednesday that revenue for the year to 30 September is expected to be ahead of market expectations thanks to stronger-than-anticipated demand from two major supply agreements.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but Kingfisher slumps on results
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% to 7,331. 62 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors digested a surprise jump in UK inflation.
Citi starts Smiths Group at 'buy', says Medical offers defensive growth
Citi started coverage of engineer Smiths Group at 'buy' on Wednesday with an 1,850p price target.
Yew Grove REIT buys Blackwater House for EUR1.85m
AIM-listed Yew Grove REIT has exchanged contracts to buy Blackwater House in County Cork for €1. 85m.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted as Sino-US trade conflict remains in focus
US stocks looked set for a muted open on Wednesday as trade tensions between the US and China remained in focus.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as sterling rallies on inflation data
London stocks had pared gains by midday on Wednesday as sterling got a boost from an unexpected jump in UK inflation.
Royal Mail chairman steps down to focus on Countrywide
Royal Mail said on Wednesday that chairman Peter Long has stepped down with immediate effect in order to concentrate on his role as executive chairman at Countrywide.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher as resources gain; Danske Bank drops
European stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the basic resources sector.
Comptoir Group narrows losses as revenue grows despite 'challenging' backdrop
Yalla Yalla and Comptoir Libanais owner Comptoir Group said on Wednesday that losses narrowed in the first half as revenue rose despite a "challenging" backdrop.
London open: Stocks rise as miners rally; Sainsbury's Asda merger in focus
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector as investors eyed key UK inflation data.
Double upgrade for SSE as Deutsche sees buying opportunity
Deutsche Bank upgraded SSE to 'buy' from 'sell' on Wednesday, lifting the price target to 1,250p from 1,200p after shares tanked last week on the back of a profit warning.
Aveva backs full-year outlook, sets out medium-term targets
Aveva said on Wednesday that its full-year outlook remains in line with the board's expectations and that it aims to increase its adjusted EBIT margins to 30%.
Babcock trading in line, reiterates outlook for the year
Engineering services company Babcock International said on Wednesday that it is trading in line with its expectations, the order book and pipeline are strong and its outlook for the year is unchanged.
Balfour Beatty pockets £22m from sale of Fife Hospital stake
Balfour Beatty has sold its 50% stake in Fife Hospital for £43m in cash to Semperian PPP Investment Partners, which will result in a profit of £22m for the FTSE 250 infrastructure group.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of inflation data
London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday following upbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors eye key UK inflation data.