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UK foreign investment appeal dips during crisis - survey
The UK has become less attractive as a place for overseas companies to invest during the Covid-19 crisis but its appeal is relatively strong compared with the rest of Europe, a survey showed.
London close: Stocks manage gains on back of fresh Pfizer news
London stocks finished in positive territory on Wednesday, as investors mulled UK inflation data and the latest news on the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Broker tips: Vaalco, Virgin Money, EasyJet
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity upped their target price on exploration and production firm Vaalco from 155p to 210p on Wednesday following the group's "transformational transaction".
Director dealings: Imperial Brands director makes share purchase
Imperial Brands revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Bob Kunze-Concewitz had acquired 15,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed cigarette manufacturer.
W Resources appoints executive director, finance chief
Spain and Portugal-focussed tungsten, tin and gold company W Resources announced on Wednesday that non-executive director Pablo Neira has been appointed as an executive director, with a specific focus on overseeing the La Parrilla tungsten and tin project in Spain.
FTSE 250 movers: Micro Focus surges on update; Shaftesbury weaker
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 9% at 19,697. 46 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Spectra gets two patents for 'TruBrand' in China
Banknote authentication and security technology company Spectra Systems has “significantly strengthened” its patent position, it announced on Wednesday, through the issue of a patent for its ‘TruBrand’ technology in China.
US open: Mixed start to trading following yesterday's losses
Wall Street stocks were mixed at the bell on Wednesday as major indices looked for direction following yesterday's losses.
FTSE 100 movers: RSA rallies on deal news; Compass hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 6,385. 59 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Cerillion nets new three-year contract with Belgium's Scarlet
Billing and customer relationship management software company Cerillion announced a new three-year managed services contract with Scarlet on Wednesday, which is a triple-play communications services provider in Belgium, part of the Proximus Group.
Jadestone Energy relinquishes Philippines service contract
Asia-Pacific-focussed oil and gas production company Jadestone Energy announced the voluntary relinquishment and termination of service contract 56 (SC56), offshore Philippines on Wednesday.
Begbies Traynor FY results to be 'at least in line' with market views
Financial advisor and property services consultancy Begbies Traynor said on Wednesday that full-year results are set to be "at least in line" with current market consensus for adjusted pre-tax profit of £9. 8m.
Target beats Q3 earnings expectations
US retailer Target easily surpassed earnings expectations with its third-quarter results on Wednesday, buoyed by an improved online sales performance.
Europe midday: Takeover news lifts shares after tepid start
European stock markets eased into the green at lunch on Wednesday, spurred on by takeover activity to distract investors from the surging number of Covid cases.
Wynnstay FY profit to be 'significantly ahead' of market forecasts
Agricultural supplies company Wynnstay said on Wednesday that FY 2020 underlying pre-tax profit is set to be "significantly ahead" of current market forecasts after better-than-expected trading since June.
Versarien reveals antiviral potential of graphene materials
Advanced materials engineering company Versarien announced the receipt of an independent report from Turkey’s Ankara University on Wednesday, detailing the results of a preliminary study of its modified graphene materials for use against SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus that causes the Covid-19 disease.
US pre-open: Stocks look set to claw back some of Tuesday's losses
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday as major indices looked set to attempt to regain some of yesterday's losses.
Drilling begins on Botswana Diamonds projects in South Africa
Botswana Diamonds announced on Wednesday that drilling has started on its Thorny River and Marsfontein project areas in South Africa.
OptiBiotix grants LPLDL licence to Canada's Genuine Health
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health announced on Wednesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary ProBiotix Health has granted a non-exclusive licence for ‘LPLDL’ to Genuine Health, for a cardiovascular health product in Canada and the United States.