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Diploma backs full-year expectations after in line Q1
Diploma said on Wednesday that it traded in line in the first quarter as it backed its expectations for the full year.
Persimmon full-year revenues fall, Vistry flags record profits after rebrand from Bovis
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 06% at 7,622. 35 on Tuesday.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower ahead of inflation data
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the signing of the 'phase one' Sino-US trade deal and the release of key UK inflation figures.
Persimmon revenues fall as firm spends on fixing building standards
Troubled house builder Persimmon reported a fall in full year revenue as it spent more cash fixing poor quality homes after an independent review last month slammed the standards of the company's work.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Flybe, tech start-ups, Andrew Tinkler
The immediate future of Flybe was secured on Tuesday night after ministers agreed a rescue deal with shareholders to keep Europe’s largest regional carrier flying. The package of measures includes a potential loan in the region of £100m and/or a possible short-term deferral of a £106m air passenger duty (APD) bill, plus a pledge to review taxes on domestic flights before the March budget. – Guardian.
Flybe averts collapse after govt, shareholders strike deal
British regional carrier Flybe was saved from collapse on Tuesday night after the government and airline's shareholders reached a deal to keep it in the air.
Europe open: Stocks drift lower ahead of US-China trade deal, lenders' shares soft
Stocks on the Continent were little changed on Wednesday as investors sat on their hands ahead of the signing of the US-China trade deal scheduled for later in the day.