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FTSE 250 movers: G4S jumps on improved GardaWorld offer; IWG falls
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% at 19,861. 98 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
EU set to approve LSE's $27bn Refinitiv acquisition - report
London Stock Exchange shares surged on Wednesday after a report that EU antitrust regulators are set to clear its $27bn (£20. 2bn) purchase of data analytics company Refinitiv.
FTSE 100 movers: LSE surges; housebuilders retreat
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1% at 6,447. 58 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in November
Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in November, according to the latest figures from the ADP.
888 sees FY results ahead of previous expectations; expands US presence
888 Holdings said on Wednesday that full-year revenue and earnings are set to be ahead of its previous expectations, as it announced three multi-year market access agreements to launch in the US states of Colorado, Indiana and Iowa.
Nucleus Financial surges as it confirms takeover proposals
Nucleus Financial shares surged on Wednesday after it confirmed it has received separate proposals from Integrafin Holdings and Epiris regarding possible cash offers for the company.
London midday: Stocks tick higher as sterling falls on Brexit worries
London stocks had ticked a little higher by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a weaker pound, as UK approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for rollout next week failed to provide any meaningful boost to markets.
Countryside Properties shareholder Browning West calls for chair to be ousted
Countryside Properties said on Wednesday that it "remains focused on acting in the best interests" of its shareholders after Browning West - which owns a 9. 4% stake in the company - said it wants a seat on the board and suggested the housebuilding arm be sold to let the Partnerships business prosper.
NCC sees FY earnings at top end of market expectations
Cyber and software resilience expert NCC Group said on Wednesday that full-year earnings are se to come in at the top end of market expectations.
Countrywide rejects Connells offer
Countrywide said on Wednesday that it has rejected a possible 250p a share takeover approach from real estate management company Connells and that it is in talks with private equity group Alchemy Partners about a possible cash injection.
London open: Stocks steady as vaccine news fails to provide a boost
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors paused for breath following strong gains in the previous session, with news the UK has approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for rollout next week failing to boost markets.
Wizz Air passenger numbers slump 85% in November
Budget airline Wizz Air reported a slump in November traffic on Wednesday as passenger numbers continue to be dented by the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
Ryanair traffic slides in November as Covid continues to take its toll
Budget airline Ryanair said on Wednesday that passenger numbers slid in November as it continued to take a hit from the Covid-19 crisis and related travel restrictions.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower but vaccine news could provide a lift
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following strong gains in the previous session, but sentiment was likely to get a boost from news the UK has approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for rollout next week.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Retailers, vaccine approval, Caffe Nero
For nearly a month festive shop windows and twinkling fairy lights have been wasted on empty high streets but that changes on Wednesday when the end of shopping restrictions in England hands retailers 23 days to save Christmas. Retailers have drawn up the battle plans they hope will enable them to safely concertina two months’ worth of Christmas shoppers into a Covid-secure one, from round-the-clock shopping in Primark to virtual queues outside John Lewis. - Guardian .