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US pending home sales fall as mortgage rates rise
US pending home sales fell in June following a slight increase the month before, as mortgage rates rose, according to figures released on Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors.
FTSE 100 movers: Smurfit rallies on results; Rio in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 7% in afternoon trade on Wednesday at 7,356. 85.
Morrisons owner CD&R struggling to sell Motor Fuel Group - report
Clayton Dubilier & Rice’s efforts to sell Motor Fuel Group are reportedly stalling.
Trainline secures new £325m revolving credit facility
Rail and coach ticketing site Trainline said on Wednesday that it has secured a new £325m revolving credit facility.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains amid heavy corporate flow; Fed in focus
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Smurfit and Reckitt, as investors looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
GSK lifts full-year outlook as Q2 sales rise
GlaxoSmithKline lifted its full-year outlook on Wednesday as it posted a jump in second-quarter sales.
Reckitt lifts sales guidance after 'strong' first half
Consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser lifted its full-year sales outlook on Wednesday following a "strong" first half.
Goldman Sachs forecasts eurozone recession in second half
A eurozone recession is coming, Goldman Sachs said in a research note.
MusicMagpie swings to interim loss
MusicMagpie said on Wednesday that it swung to an interim loss after revenue in the disc media and books segment fell as the pandemic boost faded.
Parsley Box warns on revenues as orders fall
Parsley Box warned on Wednesday that full-year revenues would be lower than expected as total order numbers fell and the cost of acquiring new customers continues to rise.
London open: Stocks rise amid avalanche of corporate news; Fed eyed
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Ibstock sees FY profits 'modestly ahead' of expectations
Clay bricks and concrete products manufacturer Ibstock lifted its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue amid "robust" demand.
Provident Financial swings to interim profit
Subprime lender Provident Financial said on Wednesday that it swung to an interim profit following the wind down of its consumer credit division (CCD).
Smurfit Kappa first-half profits, revenues rise
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Wednesday despite increasing input costs and supply chain issues.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed policy announcement
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled more key US earnings and eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Train strikes, Randox, Google, Credit Suisse
The railways will again grind to a halt on Wednesday as workers strike over pay, job security and working conditions. The latest talks to avert the action failed last week, a month since three days of industrial action in June. The strikes involve more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail, 14 train companies, and members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT). – Guardian.