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Dollar Tree holiday quarter results disappoint, shares plunge
US discount retailer Dollar Tree gave a disappointing statement on its outlook after fourth-quarter performance and gave a annual results.
Possible crackdown on energy drinks as MPs open inquiry
A committee of MPs has launched an inquiry on the consumption of energy drinks by young people in the UK.
Estate agents' stocks hit record lows, RICS says
The UK property market continued to struggle in February as estate agents’ stocks sank to a record low and buyer enquiries fell for an 11th straight month, a survey showed.
Europe close: Stocks gain despite trade jitters
Stocks on the Continent finished higher despite news that White House economic adviser Gary Cohn had stepped down in protest over US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross's proposed steel and aluminium tariffs.
Summit Therapeutics to expand clinical trials after healthy interim results
Summit Therapeutics will expand enrollment in its phase 2 clinical trials studying the effect of ezutromid treatment on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the company said on Wednesday.
Broker tips: Card Factory, Synthomer, Rolls Royce
Card Factory got a boost on Wednesday as Liberum upgraded its recommendation on the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' in a note on the general retail sector.
US open: Markets unsteady at start of trading on news of Cohn's resignation
Wall Street trading opened with two of the three major indices down on Wednesday as investors reacted to news that the White House's chief economic advisor, Gary Cohn, had resigned, reigniting fears of a trade war.
London close: Stocks shrug-off trade war worries to end higher
London stocks finished higher on Wednesday, helped by a stellar performance from Rolls-Royce, although the resignation of US President Trump's chief economic advisor Gary Cohn and the prospect of a trade war kept investors on edge.
Credit Suisse compliments Rolls Royce on cash generation
Credit Suisse had some positive things to say about Rolls Royce on Wednesday after the British jet turbine manufacturer showed strong underlying cash generation at its earnings presentation.
MySQUAR on the hunt for acquisition targets after £2.11m fundraising
MySQUAR Ltd is to raise £2. 11m through the issue of unsecured convertible bonds to UK-based fund Atlas Capital Markets Limited on Wednesday.
Netcall shares dip 7% as costs outstrip revenue growth
Netcall shares dropped on Wednesday after the company’s six month results to 31 December showed a 78% decrease in profits compared to the same period the previous year.
Thursday preview: ECB, BoE monetary meetings; Aviva, G4S report results
The European Central Bank monetary policy meeting is the big event for Thursday, with financial results from Aviva, Domino's Pizza and G4S.
Director dealings: Spire CEO drops more than £100,000 into shares purchase
Justin Ash, chief executive of independent hospital group Spire Healthcare, picked up 46,500 ordinary shares in the London-based firm at a cost of 215. 2p each on Wednesday.
US oil inventories drop despite jump in domestic output, DoE says
US oil product stockpiles fell last week despite a sharp rise in the country's imports of crude and a large increase in domestic output.
Credit Suisse upgrades Synthomer as risks abate
Credit Suisse upgraded its view of Synthomer and increased the speciality chemical company's target price as it sees negative risks surrounding oversupply and raw material pricing have started to abate.
US trade deficit reaches nine-year high amid 'protectionist rhetoric'
The US trade deficit rose 5% in January to reach a nine-year high of $56. 6bn but an improvement is expected in the coming months.
Volvere revenues improve strong results from pie turnaround
Turnaround at the Impetus Automotive and pie-maker Shire Foods saw distressed businesses investor Volvere improve revenues roughly £10m in the twelve months leading to 31 December.
Universe Group signs deal to offer NetPay's onboarding solutions
Point-of-sale, payment and online loyalty systems supplier Universe Group has signed an agreement with NetPay Merchant Services to offer their acquiring and onboarding solutions to its own retail clients, it announced on Wednesday.
Mirada secures one-year £3m loan in bid to convert pipeline
Audio-visual content interaction specialist Mirada has entered into a secured one-year loan facility for up to £3m, it announced on Wednesday.
Liberum upgrades Card Factory and Superdry after share price weakness
Card Factory and Superdry got a boost on Wednesday as Liberum upgraded both stocks to 'buy' from 'hold' in a note on the general retail sector.