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Cello Health sells Pulsar business to Access Intelligence
Healthcare-focused advisory group Cello Health has sold its social media analytics software business, Pulsar, to Access Intelligence for £4. 5m in shares.
Ikea makes major investment in smart home push
Ikea has made the biggest investment for two decades in the area of smart home technology as it tries to compete with giants such as Google and Amazon.
North Korea launches ballistic missile after confirming new US talks
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile from a submarine or underwater launch platform just a day after confirming it would resume nuclear talks with the United States, according to South Korean military officials.
Wilmcote mulls investment vehicle-based acquisition of Arclin
Wilmcote Holdings announced on Wednesday that it has evaluated a range of transaction structures regarding the potential acquisition of US-based speciality chemicals business Arclin.
Blackstone takes control of Great Wolf Resorts in $3bn deal
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired a controlling stake in Great Wolf Resorts, the largest US operator of indoor water parks, in a $2. 9bn deal.
Reabold completes second tranche investment in Danube Petroleum
Upstream oil and gas project investor Reabold Resources announced on Wednesday that it has completed its second tranche investment in Danube Petroleum.
Blackbird selected as US Department of State video platform provider
Cloud video editing platform provider Blackbird has been chosen by the United States Department of State for video production, including the publishing of fast turnaround digital news to its own and other online news outlets, it announced on Wednesday.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in September - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose a little less than expected in September, according to the latest figures from ADP.
German institutes slash growth forecasts
A group of leading German think tanks, which help formulate official government forecasts, have cut their growth expectations for Europe’s largest economy.
Johnson calls on EU to compromise as he rallies party faithful to 'get Brexit done'
Boris Johnson has used his speech to the Conservative Party conference to insist the UK will quit the European Union at the end of October, with or without a deal.
Ceres Power's loss narrowed as revenue doubles
Ceres Power on Wednesday reported a narrowed annual loss after more than doubling its revenue on the back of significant license deals.
US pre-open: Futures point to heavy losses as weak manufacturing data remains in focus
US futures had stocks opening markedly lower on Wednesday following some dismal manufacturing figures released in the States during the previous session.
Possible diplomatic breakthrough as Ukraine contact group adopts 'Steinmeier formula'
Ukraine reportedly agreed overnight to adopt the so-called 'Steinmeier formula', in effect allowing elections in the breakaway region of Donbass and to grant it a special administrative status, possibly paving the way for the resumption of peace talks between Kiev and Moscow.
Asos shakes up board with new non-exec directors
Online fashion retailer Asos announced a series of boardroom changes on Wednesday.
UK construction sector continues to falter as no-deal Brexit looms
The downturn in the UK's construction sector worsened in September, a survey showed on Wednesday, as Brexit uncertainty and the weak economic outlook saw clients delay investment decisions.
Europe midday: Markets dive on weak factory data, German growth downgraded
European stocks were sharply lower at lunchtime on Wednesday, as investors digested weak manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic and slashed expectations for German GDP growth.
London midday: Stocks tumble as global growth, Brexit jitters weigh
London stocks were sharply lower by midday on Wednesday amid worries about a global slowdown and jitters over Brexit as Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered his speech at the Tory party conference.
Asia report: Markets finish lower as global concerns escalate
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as concerns around the state of the global economy gathered steam following a woeful session on Wall Street overnight.
Topps Tiles slumps as fourth-quarter sales drop
Shares in Topps Tiles slumped on Wednesday after the tile specialist said like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter dipped as consumer confidence was hit by political uncertainty.