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Boeing shares under pressure after Iran plane crash
Boeing shares looked set to fall at the open on Wednesday after a Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in Iran shortly after takeoff, killing all 176 on board.
Mpac boasts of profits 'significantly above' expectations
Packaging firm Mpac Group told investors on Wednesday that full-year profits looked set to be "significantly above" market expectations, with the momentum gained earlier in the year continuing throughout the second half.
Asia report: Markets post losses as Iran attacks military bases in Iraq
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as violence between the United States and Iran escalated in Iraq.
London midday: Stocks steady as calm prevails after Iran retaliation
Calm prevailed in London equity markets on Wednesday as the FTSE 100 pared earlier losses to trade flat after Iran retaliated against the US for the assassination last week of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.
Eurozone economic sentiment edges higher
Economic sentiment across the eurozone edged higher in December, narrowly beating analyst forecasts, official data showed on Wednesday.
Iran fires missiles at Iraq air bases; Oil prices rise
Iran overnight launched a ballistic missile attack on air bases housing US forces in Iraq, in retaliation for the US assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.
CLS Holdings to buy Staines office space for £19m
CLS Holdings said on Wednesday that it had agreed to buy an office space in Staines for £19m.
Greggs on a roll with profit upgrade as staff to share £7m payout
Bakery chain Greggs said it would pay £7m to employees as it delivered a tasty 13. 5% rise in full year sales and upgraded its profit forecast, but warned of cost inflation and comparative headwinds ahead.
Gold prices surge as tensions ratchet in Middle East
The price of gold has surged after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against US targets, sending investors rushing to safe haven stocks.
Topps Tiles pins blame on political uncertainty as Q1 sales fall
Tile specialist Topps Tiles reported a decline in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, pinning the blame on political and economic uncertainty in the run-up to the general election.
Ukraine aircraft crashes in Iran with 176 people aboard
A Ukrainian Boeing-737 with 176 people on board has crashed in Iran shortly after takeoff, local officials officials said.
Ramsdens sees FY profits 'comfortably ahead' of expectations
Financial services provider and retailer Ramsdens expects full-year pre-tax profits to be "comfortably ahead" of market expectations after delivering a "strong" trading performance during the Christmas period.
Good Energy taps Rupert Sanderson for CFO
Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy appointed Rupert Sanderson to the role of chief financial officer on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Breedon to buy CEMEX UK for £178m
Construction materials group Breedon has entered into a conditional agreement with CEMEX to acquire certain assets and operations in the UK for £178m.
Rosslyn Data scores two 'large' information management contracts
Technology firm Rosslyn Data has secured two "large" contracts with a minimum combined value of £900,000.
Shoe Zone highlights 'burden' of business rates as profits fall
Discount footwear retailer Shoe Zone posted a rise in full-year revenue on Wednesday but a drop in profit as it pointed to the "burden" of business rates.
London open: Stocks in the red after Iran retaliates against US
London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical tensions after Iran retaliated against the US for the assassination last week of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.
UK December house prices see biggest monthly rise of 2019 - Halifax
UK house prices rose at their fastest monthly pace in a year in December, according to mortgage lender Halifax.
Anglo American confirms possible £386m offer for Sirius Minerals
Anglo American confirmed it is in advanced discussions with Sirius Minerals in relation to a possible offer, it said on Wednesday, at a value of 5. 5p per Sirius share, in cash.
Europe open: Stocks slump as traders assess fallout from Iran missile strike
Stocks have started the session lower following a missile strike by Iran against US bases in Iraq, although headlines indicated that no American servicemen were killed as result.