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Arbuthnot turns in decent performance for third quarter
Arbuthnot Banking Group updated the market on trading for the three months ended 30 September on Wednesday, reporting continued good progress in developing and diversifying the business, and also operationally, as new investment was said to be transforming the efficiency and resiliency of its operating platforms.
Augean lifts profit expectations amid solid trading
Specialist waste management company Augean updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, reporting that due to a strong group performance in the third quarter, its profit for the year to 31 December is now expected to be materially ahead of current published consensus market expectations.
Range Resources withdraws notice of arbitration Georgia
Trinidad and Indonesia-focussed oil and gas company Range Resources updated the market on its interest in its Georgian project on Wednesday.
Boku enters partnership with Indonesia's GoPay
Direct carrier commerce provider Boku has entered into a partnership with GoPay - the digital payments platform of Gojek, the largest on-demand multi-service provider in south east Asia - it announced on Wednesday.
Destiny Pharma pleased with latest XF-73 results at it proceeds with next phase
Clinical stage biotechnology company Destiny Pharma reported on the publication of results from a positive phase 1 clinical study in 60 healthy United States volunteers using a nasal gel formulation of its lead drug, XF-73 (exeporfinium chloride), on Wednesday.
Sterling jumps past 1.28 after report DUP accepts Brexit proposal
Sterling popped back above 1. 28 in afternoon trading following a report that the Northern Irish DUP had accepted the Brexit proposals tabled by Westminster, removing the biggest stumbling block to a deal being approved with the European Union.
US retail sales volumes drop unexpectedly in September
Americans parked their urge to buy last month splashing out less on both automobiles and at gasoline stations.
Bluerock Diamonds confident of profitability after record Q3 production
Bluerock Diamonds on Wednesday reported that third quarter production reached record levels, leaving the company confident of meeting profitability targets for the second half of the year.
Bank of America beats on Q3 earnings, shares rise
Bank of America beat analysts' forecasts for its third quarter earnings, helped by a strong showing from its wealth management arm.
RBC Capital downgrades Hammerson on valuation
Hammerson was in the red on Wednesday as RBC Capital Markets downgraded its stance on shares of the shopping centre owner to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' on valuation grounds.
Europe midday: Markets lower as US and China scrap over HK
European stocks were slightly lower at lunchtime on Wednesday as Sino-US relations soured over Hong Kong, while hopes for a swift Brexit deal were dented on worries the Democratic Unionists could still scupper an agreement.
Costain JV secures £325m contract with Southern Water
Infrastructure solutions company Costain and joint venture partner MWH Treatment have been awarded a £325m contract by Southern Water.
Entertainment AI earnings boosted by higher YouTube ad revenues
Shares in technology and media platform provider Entertainment AI surged in early trading after the firm revealed that increased ad revenues from its YouTube channel had driven a solid performance during the third quarter.
Angling Direct snaps up Leeds-based retailer Erics Angling Centre
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct acquired Leeds-based Erics Angling Centre on Wednesday in a deal worth up to £1. 1m.
PipeHawk acquires Wessex Precision Instruments
Technology solutions provider PipeHawk acquired Wessex Precision Instruments on Wednesday for just £1. 0.
US pre-open: Stocks set slide as Wall Street monitors Brexit headlines
US futures had stocks opening lower on Wednesday as investors kept a keen eye on Brexit negotiations in Europe and awaited more earnings from some of the nation's biggest firms.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors turn attention to Brexit
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Wednesday, as investor attention turned to Europe amid renewed optimism for a Brexit deal overnight.
Applied Graphene Materials loss widens amid slow commercial development
Applied Graphene Materials on Wednesday reported a wider annual loss as costs increased and revenue development was slower than expected.
Secure Trust trades well, on track to hit guidance
British retail and commercial bank Secure Trust told investors on Wednesday that it had traded well during the third quarter and now expects overall results for the period to be in line with guidance.
Wednesday broker round-up
Hammerson: RBC Capital Markets downgrades to sector performer with a target price of 290p.