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Football shares tumble after Super League collapses
Shares in football clubs were sharply lower on Wednesday, after plans to launch a European Super League collapsed just days after they were first announced.
Hammerson sells retail parks for £330m
Hammerson has sold seven retail parks to Canada's Brookfield for £330m in a deal that completes the group's exit from owning retail parks.
Shepherd Neame upbeat as trading beats expectations
Shepherd Neame said business since the end of lockdown had beaten expectations and that it was increasingly confident as it prepares to reopen the rest of its pubs.
RTC Group says it's 'too early to quantify' FY revenues and profits
Recruitment firm RTC Group said on Wednesday that it still believes that it's "too early to quantify" revenues and operating profits for the 2021 full calendar year.
Blue Star investee Dynasty raises $5m in latest round
Esports and payment technology-focussed investment company Blue Star Capital updated the market on its investee company Dynasty eSports on Wednesday, reporting that Dynasty had completed its fundraising round, raising $5m (£3. 59m) at a pre-money valuation of $45m.
Ten Entertainment appoints Adam Bellamy as chairman
Ten Entertainment has appointed Adam Bellamy, its senior independent director, as chairman of the bowling alley and amusements operator as the leisure sector prepares to reopen.
Germany's top court gives go-ahead to ratification of EU recovery fund
Germany’s top court allowed the country to proceed with the ratification of the European Union’s €800bn pandemic recovery fund.
US pre-open: Futures mixed as Netflix weighs heavily on Nasdaq
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday, with tanking Netflix shares weighing on the Nasdaq Composite.
Synthomer ups full-year earnings guidance, shares spark
Synthomer has upped its 2021 earnings guidance following a strong start to 2021, sending shares in the FTSE 250 chemicals specialist higher.
Hochschild makes 'solid' start to year
Hochschild Mining said on Wednesday it remained on track to meet its 2021 production targets, despite a dip in first-quarter output.
Uber Eats plans Germany launch in challenge to Just Eat
Uber will launch Uber Eats in Germany in the next few weeks, the company said on Wednesday.
UK house prices rise at fastest rate since 2014 - ONS
UK house prices have risen at the fastest pace in more than six years, official data showed on Wednesday, fuelled by the stamp duty holiday and demand for larger homes.
London midday: Stocks slightly higher as risk appetite sentiment stabilises
Stocks are holding modestly higher come midday despite the drag on investor sentiment due to the rising numbers of Covid-19 infections outside of Europe, particularly in Japan and India.
Berenberg raises target price on Travis Perkins
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on builders' merchant Travis Perkins from 1,800. 0p to 2,020. 0p on Wednesday following a division-by-division investigation.
Europe midday: Shares cling on as takeover talk boosts Boss
European stocks clung on to gains at midday after Tuesday’s pummelling as investors responded positively to earnings updates from Heineken and semiconductor maker ASML.
Europe open: Shares rebound on positive earnings outlooks
European stocks rebounded from Tuesday’s pummelling as investors were cheered by a positive earnings update from Heineken and semiconductor maker ASML.
Hummingbird confident in rest of year after 'slow' first quarter
Hummingbird Resources said on Wednesday that it poured 22,781 ounces of gold its first quarter, up slightly from the 22,012 ounces poured in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Bunzl Q1 revenues up on Covid product demand
Distribution specialist Bunzl reported a rise in first quarter revenue driven by demand for Covid-related products, but warned of a slight slowdown in the second half as it maintained full year guidance.
Pension Bee IPO to value company at £365m
PensionBee has priced its initial public offering in the middle of its proposed price range, valuing the pension consolidator at about £365m.