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Wednesday newspaper round-up: NHS app, Airbus, Channel 4
The NHS app is collecting and storing facial verification data from UK citizens in a process which has fuelled concerns about transparency and accountability. The data collection is taking place under a contract with a company linked to Tory donors called iProov, awarded by NHS Digital in 2019, which has yet to be published on the government website. - Guardian.
Restaurant Group reports big reduction in half year loss as businesses outperform
The Restaurant Group reported that all its businesses outperformed the market as the economy reopened.
Tullow Oil back in the black in H1, boosts free cash flow and cuts debt
Tullow Oil moved back into the black, boosted its free cash flow and significantly cut debt during the front half of its financial year.
Asia close: Macau casino stocks hammered, but investors shrug off weak China data
Shares in the Asia Pacific region were for the most part only a bit lower overnight, despite the release of weaker-than-expected activity data in the People's Republic of China, but Hong Kong-listed casino shares were hammered.
Euro area industrial output bounds back as supply constraints ease
Euro area industrial production bounded past economists forecasts in July, recovering its level from before the pandemic as supply chain disruptions eased.
Empire State index bounds past forecasts in September
Manufacturing activity in the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York surged in September, according to the results of a closely-followed survey.
US industrial production edges past forecasts in August
Industrial production in the US edged pasts forecasts last month on the back of higher output from factories and utilities.
Europe close: Chinese data, oil price jump dent stocks
European stocks fell on Wednesday as investors sifted through disappointing Chinese data and amid surging energy prices.
Thursday preview: US data, ECB's Lagarde in focus
The focus in financial markets on Thursday will be on a slew of key activity indicators in the US.
Trustpilot interim losses widen on IPO costs
Online review platform operator Trustpilot said on Wednesday that interim losses had widened as a result of one-off costs related to its IPO back in March 2020.
John Lewis to create 7,000 temporary roles across the UK this Christmas
John Lewis Partnership will recruit more than 7,000 temporary roles across the UK this Christmas in order to meet increased demand over the busy festive period.
Keywords Studios H1 pre-tax profits almost double
Video game industry company Keywords Studios revealed on Wednesday that interim pre-tax profits had nearly doubled on the back of continued growth in revenues and cash generation.
Berenberg raises target price on Darktrace
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on software outfit Darktrace from 750. 0p to 850. 0p on Wednesday, citing outperformance "across the board".
London close: Oil majors buoy top-flight index even as CPI spikes
London's top-flight index outperformed on Wednesday, buoyed by gains for index heavyweights BP and Royal Dutch Shell on the back of fast-rising energy prices globally.
US open: Stocks mostly higher as markets' rocky month continues
Wall Street stocks got off to a mostly positive start on Wednesday as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 did their best to not turn in yet another losing session.
US close: Stocks record second positive session in last eight
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Wednesday as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 clawed back some of yesterday's losses.
DJ Dir Fries Acquires 10,000 Of Encision Inc >ECIA
SOURCE: Form 4 ISSUER: Encision Inc SYMBOL: ECIA FILER: Fries Robert H TITLE: Director DATE TRANSACTION SHARES PRICE VALUE 8/11/21 Exercise* 10,000 $0. 31 $3,100 OWNERSHIP: 10,000 (Direct) * - Exercised on the day of vesting and 3 months, 1 day before expiration. --------------------------------------- HISTORICAL ACTIVITY -------------------------------------- AVG REMAINING INSIDER NAME ROLE TRADE DATES TRANS SHARES FLAGS PRICE HOLDINGS ** NO RECENT HISTORY TO DISPLAY ** a=amended o=option related sell b=some/all trades per Rule 10(b)5-1 plan Further insider trading history and detail is available at ezinsider.
Director dealings: Cake Box CFO lowers stake
Cake Box revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Pardip Dass had disposed of 375,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed bakery chain.
Broker tips: Darktrace, Rightmove, Reckitt Benckiser
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on software outfit Darktrace from 750. 0p to 850. 0p on Wednesday, citing outperformance "across the board".
ICO slaps We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct with £495,000 in nuisance fines
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued almost half a million pounds in fines to several well-known companies that between them sent more than 354. 0m nuisance messages.