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Asia report: Stocks mixed as RBNZ lifts rates for second time in two months
Markets were mixed at the end of trading in Asia on Wednesday, as New Zealand’s central bank hiked interest rates for the second time in as many months.
Marlowe H1 trading 'strong', FY results seen ahead of current market expectations
Security systems services company Marlowe said on Wednesday that trading in the first half of the trading year was "strong" and that it now expects to report full-year results ahead of current market expectations.
Altitude replaces Keith Edelman as chairman
Altitude said it was trading in line with expectations as the personal product technology group announced the appointment of a new chairman to replace Keith Edelman.
Tintra shares jump on AI joint venture
Tintra has signed a joint venture deal with an artificial intelligence company to develop an international payments system based AI.
LXi REIT sees growth across sub-sectors in first half
LXi REIT reported a total net asset value return of 9% for its first half on Wednesday, swinging from a negative return of -0. 6% in the first half of last year.
CVS Group sales and EBITDA margins improve
Veterinary services firm CVS Group said on Wednesday that its "positive start" to the new financial year had continued into September and October, with sales and margins increasing year-on-year.
Bitcoin's daily lows continue to drain gains, but $55,500 holds
Bitcoin maintains its consolidative tone it´s had during this week on Wednesday, after last week's sharp volatility and correction of around 19% from recent highs at $69,000. The short-term range that the cryptocurrency queen has embarked on, keeps the $55,500 support intact, despite the daily lows of the past two sessions still trickling lower, according to 'CoinMarketCap'.
German business confidence deteriorates in November - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in November amid supply bottlenecks and rising Covid cases, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Ifo Institute.
Johnson Service Group expects FY results in line with forecasts
Textile services provider Johnson Service Group said on Wednesday that it had continued to trade in line with internal expectations since the publication of its interim results in September, with the firm now expecting to report full-year results in line with forecasts.
Vivendi wants KKR to up bid for Telecom Italia - report
Shares in Telecom Italia made further sharp gains on Wednesday after a report that private equity firm KKR is considering boosting its offer in response to pressure from major investor Vivendi.
Chip maker IQE warns on profits, shares tumble
Chip maker IQE warned on profits on Wednesday due to softening demand in the fourth quarter.
Tekmar wins CPS supply contract with Global Offshore for Arcadis Ost 1
Technology and services provider Tekmar said on Wednesday that it has won a contract with Global Offshore to supply cable protection systems for its Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.
Entain and Flutter drop after call for gambling reform
Shares of Entain and Flutter fell after more than 160 UK parliamentarians called for online betting limits to protect children from gambling.
ContourGlobal acquires share of Green Hunter solar portfolio
ContourGlobal said on Wednesday that, in partnership with Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), it has completed the acquisition of Green Hunter Group.
Brewin Dolphin reports record discretionary fund inflows
Brewin Dolphin reported record discretionary fund inflows in its final results on Wednesday, with total discretionary net flows rising to £1. 9bn from £0. 9bn year-on-year, representing an annualised growth rate of 4. 6%.
Wynnstay H2 trading strong, pre-tax profits seen "significantly ahead" of forecasts
Agricultural supplies group Wynnstay said on Wednesday that trading had been strong across all core activities since June, with certain areas outperforming expectations.
London open: FTSE rises as energy, mining stocks rally
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by a strong showing in the energy and mining sectors, as investors eyed the latest US initial jobless claims and GDP data.
Europe open: Shares rebound; Telecom Italia soars on higher bid talk
European shares bounced back from losses at the open on Wednesday on the back of higher commodity prices which offset nerves over rising Covid cases in the region.
De La Rue profit boosted by verification and banknotes
De La Rue reported an increase in first-half profit as sales of authentication products and banknotes more than made up for the end of a contract to make UK passports.
Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund net assets flat
Specialist investor Sequoia said on Wednesday that it had continued to "demonstrate its resilience" in the six months ended 30 September.