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DCC Q3 operating profits rise YOY
Sales and marketing firm DCC said on Wednesday that third-quarter group operating profits were in line with expectations and ahead of the prior year.
Beazley appoints former Phoenix head chair
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley said on Wednesday that it has named a former Phoenix Group chief executive as its next chair.
Smurfit Kappa lifts dividend as FY earnings jump
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Wednesday and lifted its final dividend, as it said that inflation had moderated in the latter part of the year.
Tate & Lyle sets new 5-yr targets, reorganises divisions
Food ingredients producer Tate & Lyle set out new targets for the five years to end-March 2028 and a reorganisation of its operating units.
Severn Trent continues to deliver 'strong service', Barratt interim profits rise
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 44. 2 points higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday after closing 0. 36% stronger in the previous session at 7,864. 71.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Severn Trent delivers 'strong service' amid dry summer and 'challenging' winter
Water supply company Severn Trent said on Wednesday that it had continued to deliver "a strong service" for its customers despite the driest summer on record and a "challenging" winter.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Zoom, fraudulent loans, Starling Bank
Households in Britain will suffer a hit to their finances of up to £4,000 this year, according to a report warning that the economy could avoid recession but that, for millions, it will not feel like it has. Adding to pressure on Rishi Sunak as the government prepares to scale back its support for energy bills this spring, the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said low and middle-income households were facing the biggest financial hit from the cost of living crisis.
US close: Stocks end session higher following Powell speech
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday as traders digested comments from the Fed's Powell.