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UK car production motors ahead
UK car production jumped last month, industry data showed on Thursday, as supply chain shortages eased and demand for electric vehicles strengthened.
Europe close: Stocks rally as banking fears subside; UBS in the black
European stocks ended firmly in the black on Wednesday as fears of a fully-blown banking crisis abated, although shares in Atos plunged after Airbus said that it will no longer chase a minority stake in its Evidian business.
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Over at Berenberg, analysts lowered their target price on hardware manufacturer Essentra from 295. 0p to 255. 0p on Wednesday but said it still sees a "significant medium-term opportunity".
London close: Stocks climb as mortgage approvals rise
London's stock markets performed positively on Wednesday, as concerns over the banking sector continued to ease.
Director dealings: ITV CEO makes share sale
ITV revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Carolyn McCall had disposed of 68,145 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed media giant.
US pending home sales rise for third month in a row - NAR
US pending home sales unexpectedly rose in February, growing for the third month in a row, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors.
US open: Stocks reverse Tuesday's losses as Treasury yields remain in focus
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as Treasury yields remained in focus.
FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders surge on rise in mortgage approvals
FTSE 250: 18,516. 26, +0. 65% at 1324 GMT.
Essentra shares gain on guidance, buyback despite hit from disposals
Essentra confirmed its £150m return to shareholders and maintained guidance as it posted lower full-year profits after taking a large hit from the disposal of its packaging and filters businesses.
Enteq sells freehold site in Houston for $2.5m
Energy services specialist Enteq Technologies announced the sale of its freehold premises in Houston, Texas on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco lifted by upgrade; Next slumps on outlook
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 1% at 7,562. 55 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Aeorema reports record first-half revenue, profit before tax
Aeorema Communications reported record-breaking revenue in its interim results on Wednesday, of £7. 12m for the six months ended 31 December, up from £4. 91m a year earlier.
Michelmersh confident after year of growth
Specialist brick manufacturer and fabricator Michelmersh reported a 15% rise in revenue in its final results on Wednesday, to £68. 4m, while its gross margin decreased slightly to 39. 4%, down 1. 3 percentage points.
Mirriad invites potential suitors to make their proposals
Mirriad Advertising updated its shareholders and the market on its strategic review and formal sale process on Wednesday, which it first announced on 20 January.
Berenberg lowers target price on Essentra
Over at Berenberg, analysts lowered their target price on hardware manufacturer Essentra from 295. 0p to 255. 0p on Wednesday but said it still sees a "significant medium-term opportunity".
Jefferies downgrades Digital 9 Infrastructure
Jefferies downgraded Digital 9 Infrastructure on Wednesday to ‘underperform’ from ‘hold’.
Aura Energy upbeat on enhanced study at Tiris
Aura Energy released an enhanced definitive feasibility study on Wednesday, which confirmed the robust financial returns and near-term production potential of its Tiris Uranium Project.
Coro Energy revises deal for potential Vietnam solar purchase
South east Asia-focussed Coro Energy has entered into a revised heads of terms with the shareholders of KIMY Trading and Service, it announced on Wednesday, for the potential acquisition of a 3. 25 megawatt leased rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam.
UK banking sector 'resilient', says BoE
The Bank of England said on Wednesday that UK banks are "resilient and strong enough to support households and businesses", but also that there is an "urgent need" to increase resilience in market-based finance.
Shares in Atos dive as Airbus talks end
Shares in Atos fell sharply on Wednesday, after Airbus opted against taking a stake in the French tech firm's Evidian cybersecurity business.