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Brave Bison signs football kit deal with Under Armour
AIM-listed social video outfit Brave Bison Group on Wednesday said it had signed a two-year kit sponsorship and supplier deal with Under Armour for Rebel FC, its "social influencer" football team.
Union Jack Oil outlines extensive 2018 work plan
UK-focussed onshore oil and gas production and exploration company Union Jack Oil updated the market on its operations on Wednesday, reporting that 2018 was expected to see potentially high-impact drilling at Biscathorpe and Holmwood as well as a new planning application to be submitted during April 2018 on Wressle.
FTSE 250 movers: Melrose rises but Galliford Try hit by cash call
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 7% to 19,458. 55 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Coca-Cola provides fizz; Shire warning disappoints
Coca-Cola livened up the FTSE 100 on Wednesday as the shares led the risers and helped pull the index into positive territory.
US January CPI comes in ahead of forecasts
The cost of living in the US was steady last month, contrary to expectations for a dip, buoyed by unusually large increases in clothing and medical care prices, with those for the former rising at their quickest pace since 1990.
Hargreaves Services upbeat despite swinging to interim loss
Industrial, energy and property services provider Hargreaves Services announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 November on Wednesday, with revenue falling to £150. 3m from £170. 9m.
AG Barr fizzes lower on JPMorgan downgrade to 'underweight'
AG Barr shares fizzed lower on Wednesday as JPMorgan Cazenove cut its stance on the Irn Bru maker to 'underweight' from 'neutral' and chopped the price target to 570p from 630p amid concerns about growing competition.
Persimmon boss to donate "portion" of bonus to charity
The chief executive of UK home builder Persimmon announced on Wednesday that he will donate a portion of his controversial £100m bonus to charity.
Keystone Law makes significant progress ahead of maiden results
Challenger law firm Keystone Law issued a pre-close trading update ahead of its maiden final results for the year ended 31 January on Wednesday.
Northamber moving closer to profitability, says chair
IT equipment distributor Northamber released what it described as a “refreshing” interim report on Wednesday, with turnover rising 9. 1% to £31. 6m for the first six months of its financial year.
Johnson says rerun of Brexit vote would cause turmoil, feuding
A rerun of the Brexit referendum would cause another year of feuding and turmoil, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Wednesday as he sought to describe his vision of a "liberal" departure from the European Union.
Water Intelligence sees revenue surge in 2017
Leak detection and remediation solutions provider Water Intelligence issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting a 45% improvement in revenue over the prior year to $17. 7m.
Juncker says Johnson talking 'total nonsense' over EU superstate claim
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was accused of talking “total nonsense” when he claimed EU leaders were trying to create a superstate, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday.
Arun Estates joins OnTheMarket portal
Agent-backed online property portal operator OnTheMarket announced on Wednesday that, in line with the five-year agreement it announced in November, the estate agency firm Arun Estates was now advertising its UK residential sales and lettings properties at OnTheMarket. com.
US retail sales unexpectedly drop in January
US retail sales unexpectedly fell in January, according to data from the Commerce Department.
United Airlines flight forced into emergency landing after engine cover blows off
A United Airlines flight destined for Hawaii was forced to make an emergency landing just forty minutes short of its destination on Tuesday after one if its engines began to disintegrate mid-flight.
UK's Hammond says business needs certainty post-Brexit
A transitional period after Brexit was crucial for businesses to adapt to changes once Britain leaves the European Union next year, UK Chancellor Phillip Hammond said on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed ahead of US inflation data
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Wednesday, as investors headed home awaiting the release of inflation data from the US later in the global day.
Melrose works to further convince GKN shareholders
Melrose Industries released a response to GKN late on Wednesday morning, after the latter outlined its ‘Project Boost’ strategy to return up to £2. 5bn to shareholders over the next three years.
Shire posts jump in FY sales but warns over 2018 earnings
Specialty biopharmaceutical group Shire posted a 33% jump in full-year revenues on Wednesday but warned that earnings growth would be weaker than revenue growth this year.