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Global experts to discuss challenge of 'fake news' at 2020 Cyber Polygon
Leading experts will meet to discuss the challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated 'fake news' at the 2020 edition of Cyber Polygon.
Property market picks up but outlook weak, Rics says
The UK housing market showed signs of recovery in June but the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday will be needed to support transactions if the revival runs out of steam, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
Thursday preview: US jobs data, Persimmon in focus
Financial markets' focus on Thursday will shift back towards the US jobs market to see if the job market recovery has stalled or not.
Europe close: Stocks drop amid concerns around the economic outlook
Stocks in Europe failed to track gains across the Atlantic and finished lower.
London close: Stocks finish weaker as Chancellor's plan fails to excite
London stocks finished in the red on Wednesday amid worries about a rise in coronavirus cases in the US and Australia, and as investors digested Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £30bn plan to boost the UK economy.
Broker tips: Boohoo, WPP, Hill & Smith, Rio Tinto
Shore Capital downgraded Boohoo to 'sell' and said the company's share price did not reflect the risks created by allegations of mistreatment of workers in its supply chain.
Director dealings: Live Company chairman ups stake
Live Company Group revealed on Wednesday that chairman David Ciclitira had acquired 2. 05m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed children's entertainment and education brand.
PPHE rolls out safety programme as it reopens hotels
PPHE Hotel Group confirmed on Wednesday that it was welcoming guests back to its hotels, following the launch of its 20-step 'Reassuring Moments' programme, alongside the Radisson Hotel Group.
Solo Oil enters deal to sell Ausable Reef assets
Solo Oil updated the market on the disposal of its 28. 56% interest in the Ausable Reef gas assets in Ontario, Canada, to Levant Exploration and Production on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Persimmon boosted by upgrade; WPP hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 6,174. 00 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
FTSE 250 movers: FirstGroup tumbles on results; Micro Focus gains
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 6% at 17,240. 97 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Greencoat snaps up 50% stake in Irish wind farm
Greencoat Renewables has snapped up a 50% stake in Ireland’s Carrickallen Wind Farm, the listed investment firm announced on Wednesday.
US open: Positive start to trading following sharp sell-off in previous session
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Wednesday following the sharp sell-off seen during the prior session.
Peel Hunt says Vor Biopharma cash call validates Puretech Health's model
Analysts at Peel Hunt reiterated their 'Conviction Buy' recommendation for shares of PureTech Health following a $110. 0m funding round for its founded entity Vor Biopharma, arguing that the transaction validated its business model.
Creightons falls after it reports challenging trading
Creightons shares fell after the health and beauty product maker delayed its annual results and said trading was challenging.
FC Barcelona is set to sue Nike after sale of defective football kits
Top-ranked Spanish football team, FC Barcelona, will reportedly seek compensation from retail giant Nike after discovering a defect with new football kits.
Berenberg hikes target price on Hill & Smith
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on construction products supplier Hill & Smith from 1,325. 0p to 1,420. 0p on Wednesday, stating the group offered investors three "attractive characteristics".
Wednesday broker round-up
Persimmon: Peel Hunt upgrades to add with a target price of 2,730. 0p.
Diaceutics builds on strong Q1, trades in line
Diagnostic commercialisation company Diaceutics said on Wednesday that it had built on its good start to the financial year, with trading in the first half in line with expectations.
Chancellor unveils £30bn plan to boost UK economy
Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the UK economy as it emerges from lockdown, including a six-month job retention bonus for furloughed workers and temporarily slashing VAT on food and accommodation.