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FTSE 100 movers: Coca-Cola HSBC fizzes higher; British Land falls on results
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 7,353. 32 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Apollo Global Management to buy Tech Data in $5.4bn deal
Tech Data has agreed to be bought by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a $5. 4bn deal.
Private equity firm offers to take controlling stake in Eddie Stobart
Eddie Stobart said on Wednesday that private equity firm DouglasBay has offered to buy a controlling interest in the transport and logistics company.
London midday: FTSE maintains losses; Asia-focused shares retreat
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday after an eagerly-awaited speech by US President Trump left investors disappointed, while escalating unrest in Hong Kong also weighed on the mood.
UK inflation falls to lowest level in nearly three years
The UK's headline inflation rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in October, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.
Mulberry losses widen amid 'challenging' UK market
Losses at luxury handbag maker Mulberry widened in the first half of the year amid challenging conditions in the UK market and increased investment in Asia.
British Land profits decline in challenging retail markets
British Land reported a drop in first-half profit and the value of its portfolio on Wednesday amid challenging retail markets.
Wizz Air lifts lower end of full-year profit guidance
Wizz Air bumped up the lower end of its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday as it posted a jump in first-half profit and revenue.
Diamond sales at Anglo's De Beers rise in ninth cycle
Anglo American said on Wednesday that the value of rough diamond sales at its De Beers unit rose in the ninth cycle of the year.
London open: Stocks fall as Trump speech disappoints; housebuilders buck trend
London stocks fell in early trade, taking their cue from weakness in Asia amid escalating unrest in Hong Kong and after US President Trump's eagerly-awaited speech in New York left investors disappointed.
Unilever chairman Marijn Dekkers steps down
Consumer goods giant Unilever said on Wednesday that chairman Marijn Dekkers has stepped down from the board with immediate effect.
Smiths Group Q1 revenue up 11%, FY expectations backed
Engineer Smiths Group reported a rise in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday as it backed its expectations for the full year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Trump speech disappoints
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in Hong Kong and after US President Trump threatened China with more tariffs if it does not sign a trade deal.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: FCA, Domino's Pizza, Royal Mail
One in every two FTSE 100 executive appointments over the next year will have to go to a woman if the UK is to meet targets to tackle the gender imbalance across British business by 2020, a report has warned. A “step change” at the UK’s biggest listed companies is needed if they are to hit a key metric where women make up at least a third of executive-level leadership teams by the end of next year. - Guardian.