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FTSE 100 movers: BT hit by Virgin Media news; tobacco stocks gain
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,393. 13 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Gail's bakery chain said to be up for sale
The Gail's bakery chain is reportedly being put up for sale.
Intu Properties 2019 rental income to fall, considering cash call
Shopping centre owner Intu Properties said on Wednesday that rental income for the year was set to drop and that it was considering a cash call amid tough trading conditions in the retail sector.
IMF downgrades eurozone growth forecasts
The International Monetary Fund cut its eurozone growth forecasts on Wednesday as it warned that weakness in the manufacturing sector could spread to services.
Tyman profit and revenue seen in line despite 'challenging' markets
Tyman said on Wednesday that full-year profit and revenue are set to be ahead of the previous year and in line with current market expectations despite "challenging" conditions as it benefits from recent acquisitions and the weaker pound versus the dollar.
BT slumps as Virgin Media switches mobile network to Vodafone
BT was under the cosh on Wednesday as Virgin Media said it had agreed a five-year deal to switch its more than 3 million mobile customers to the Vodafone network once its agreement with BT runs out.
London midday: Stocks little changed as investors pause for breath
London equity markets were little changed by midday on Wednesday as investors paused for breath following recent gains, with property stocks under pressure after a downbeat update from Intu Properties.
Jupiter Fund Management appoints industry veteran Nichola Pease as chair
Jupiter Fund Management has appointed the former chief executive of JO Hambro Capital Management, Nichola Pease, as its non-executive chair with effect from 2 March 2020.
Morgan Sindall sees FY results 'slightly above' previous expectations
Morgan Sindall said on Wednesday that its full-year performance was set to be "slightly above" its previous expectations amid continued strong trading.
German factory orders rise more than expected in September
German factory orders rose more than expected in September, underpinned by solid demand from countries outside the eurozone, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.
London open: Footsie nudges lower as property stocks fall; M&S rallies
London stocks nudged lower in early trade, with property stocks under the cosh after a downbeat update from Intu Properties, as investors eyed fresh developments in Sino-US trade relations.
Ultra Electronics trading in line, order book development 'good'
FTSE 250 defence contractor Ultra Electronics said on Wednesday that it traded in line with expectations in the nine months to the end of September.
CMA approves Unite's acquisition of Liberty Living
Student accommodation provider Unite Group said on Wednesday that its £1. 4bn acquisition of Liberty Living from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has been unconditionally approved by the Competition and Markets Authority.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall; Sino-US relations remain in focus
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following uninspiring US and Asian sessions as investors continue to mull developments in Sino-US trade relations.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Gambling companies, Walgreens Boots, RBS, Sports Direct
More than 9,000 of the richest people in the UK collected more than £1m each in capital gains last year, exploiting a loophole that could result in them paying tax at a rate as low as 10%. Economists at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) thinktank said wealthy professionals often chose to form companies and partnerships to be eligible for lower capital gains tax (CGT) rates rather than collect salaries that would be subject to the top rate of income tax. – Guardian.