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CYBG receives 'unprecedented volumes' of PPI information requests
CYBG, the owner of Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank and Virgin Money, said on Wednesday that it received "unprecedented volumes" of information requests ahead of the payment protection insurance complaints deadline.
UK's Javid accused of 'grubby electioneering' over spending review
British finance minister Sajid Javid was accused of “grubby electioneering” on Wednesday as he unveiled a one-year spending review for the first year outside membership of the EU.
Johnson loses bid to call general election
UK MPs rejected Boris Johnson's call for an early general election as the prime minister faced more humbling defeats in parliament on Wednesday.
EU's Malmstrom says US car tariffs unjustified
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said cars made in the EU don’t pose a threat to US national security and shouldn’t be the target of American tariffs.
US close: Stocks close higher following solid Chinese data
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Wednesday after a report revealed that China's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in August and a controversial bill that led to recent tensions in Hong Kong was withdrawn.
Thursday preview: US ADP jobs report, Melrose in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Thursday will shift back towards the US labour market.
Europe close: Investors breath sigh of relief as political tensions ease
European stock markets welcomed the latest political developments in the UK and Italy, the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill in Hong Kong and news of fresh stimulus in China.
London close: Stocks rise as HK worries recede; sterling gains on Brexit delay hopes
London stocks rose on Wednesday, with Asia-focused Prudential and Standard Chartered lending support as worries about unrest in Hong Kong receded, while sterling rallied amid hopes that a no-deal Brexit can be avoided.
Broker tips: RBS, Anglo American, BHP, Kainos
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on retail bank The Royal Bank of Scotland from 340p to 280p on Wednesday after management conceded that the lender was now unlikely to achieve a 12. 0% return on tangible equity by 2020.
Canaccord lowers target price on Kainos following recent share price weakness
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for the shares of Belfast-based software manufacturer Kainos on Wednesday, stating that recent weakness in the group's shares appeared to be the result of investor concerns about government spending.
Bank of England scales back estimates for disorderly Brexit
The Bank of England has dialled back on its estimates for the worst case scenario for Brexit on the back of the preparations made by businesses since the end of 2018.
Inspired Energy profit rockets after corporate division revenues leap
Inspired Energy on Wednesday reported a jump in interim profit after its corporate division delivered record revenues.
US open: Solid Chinese data and withdrawal of controversial Hong Kong bill boost sentiment
Stocks on Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday after a report revealed that China's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in August and a controversial bill that led to recent tensions in Hong Kong was withdrawn.
FTSE 250 movers: Metro Bank chugs higher, Kainos falls
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 82% at 19,624. 51 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, with Metro Bank leading the index higher.
Director dealings: Inchcape CFO makes share purchase
Inchcape revealed on Wednesday that newly minted chief financial officer Gijsbert de Zoeten had acquired 17,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed automotive distributor.
FTSE 100 movers: StanChart and Prudential rally on HK news; Barratt drops
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 7,300. 34 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors digested all the latest Brexit shenanigans.
New Italian coalition government between M5S and PD sworn in on Thursday
Cabinet members from the new coalition government just formed in Italy between the anti-establishment Five Star Movement and the centre-left Democratic Party will be sworn in on Thursday at 0900 BST.
Berenberg lowers target price for RBS
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on retail bank The Royal Bank of Scotland from 340. 0p to 280. 0p on Wednesday after management conceded that the lender was now unlikely to achieve a 12. 0% return on tangible equity by 2020.
Cambria Automobiles trades 'significantly ahead' of prior year
Luxury car dealer Cambria Automobiles told investors on Wednesday that trading over the first eleven months of the year had been "significantly ahead" of the prior year.
US trade deficit shrinks in August led by weaker demand for computers
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world narrowed in July, albeit due in part to weaker import demand.