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FTSE 100 movers: JMAT surges on results; Kingfisher drops on French woes
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 2% to 7,031. 65 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as Theresa May was in Brussels having crunch Brexit talks with Jean-Claude Juncker.
US consumer sentiment deteriorates more than expected in November
US consumer sentiment deteriorated a little more than expected this month, according to a final reading from the University of Michigan.
US initial jobless claims hit four-month high
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, to their highest level since June, according to data from the Labor Department.
Biffa profits drop but FY expectations maintained
Waste management company Biffa reported a drop in first-half profit on Wednesday as it highlighted "external headwinds", but maintained its full-year expectations.
Finsbury Food on track for full year after contract wins
Speciality bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food said on Wednesday that its FY19 results should be in line with expectations thanks to a number of contract wins.
US pre-open: Stocks set for rebound; Apple in focus again
US stocks looked set to bounce back from heavy losses on Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving break, with Apple in the spotlight once again.
London midday: Stocks push higher as May's Brexit talks eyed
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, helped along by well-received results from Johnson Matthey as Theresa May headed to Brussels for crunch talks on her Brexit deal.
NMC Health surges on JPMorgan upgrade
UAE healthcare provider NMC Health surged on Wednesday as JPMorgan Cazenove said it continues to be a strong growth story thanks to a mix of organic initiatives and aggressive M&A activity and bumped the stock up to 'overweight' from 'neutral', hiking the price target to 4,265p from 3,450p.
ScS hails good performance from core business
Home furnishings retailer ScS hailed a good performance from its core business on Wednesday ahead of its annual general meeting.
SSP profit jumps, CEO Kate Swann heads for the exit
SSP posted a rise in full-year profits on Wednesday thanks in part to new contracts, as it announced that Kate Swann will be stepping down from her role as chief executive officer after more than five years at the company.
Johnson Matthey first-half profit rises, on track for full year
Johnson Matthey reported a rise in first-half profit on Wednesday as it said its full-year operating performance would be towards the upper end of its guidance.
Paragon profits push higher as diversification pays off
Full-year profits at Paragon Banking Group rose as the bank's efforts to diversify began to bear fruit.
London open: Stocks rise despite dismal US session; JMAT surges on results
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday despite another dismal session on Wall Street, with Brexit still very much in focus as Theresa May headed to Brussels for more talks.
CMA clears Auto Trader's JV with Cox Automotive
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Auto Trader's joint venture with Cox Automotive to provide a digital marketplace for wholesale vehicles in the UK.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher as May heads to Brussels
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, with all eyes on any Brexit developments.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, Amazon, Stobart, Renault
The US-China trade standoff will continue to weaken confidence in the global economy into next year, economists have warned, as the increasingly gloomy outlook for growth dragged on share markets across the world. Plunging oil prices and intensifying concerns about technology stocks in the US spread contagion to Asia Pacific markets on Wednesday after renewed losses on Wall Street. – Guardian.