Market Pulse
AB Dynamics loses Hart
AB Dynamics said on Wednesday that Robert Hart has decided to step down as chief financial officer.
Whitbread bumps up share buyback and hotel expansion plan
Premier Inn owner Whitbread will use the proceeds of its sale of Costa Coffee to back an extra £2bn of shares.
Thursday preview: Brexit debate, AstraZeneca, Micro Focus
MPs are expected to hold a passionate Valentine's Day debate on Brexit, while investors will first be perusing report cards from the likes of AstraZeneca, Ashmore, Indivior, Lancashire, Micro Focus and Moneysupermarket.
London close: Stocks rise as trade truce hopes boost sentiment
London stocks ended Wednesday's session with solid gains, with sentiment underpinned by hopes of an extension to the Sino-US trade truce, as investors digested news that UK inflation fell to a two-year low last month.
Europe close: Stocks end up amid Sino-US trade hopes; industrial data misses forecasts
European stocks ended in the green on Wednesday amid hopes of an extension to the Sino-US trade truce, although there was some bad news on the macro front as eurozone industrial production figures disappointed.
Broker tips: Derwent, Great Portland, Rolls Royce
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on real estate firms Derwent and Great Portland at 'sell' on Wednesday as part of a note on the broader sector.
FTSE 100 movers: Smurfit shoots higher on results; Tui drops again
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 7,188. 88 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with investors buoyed by hopes of an extension to the trade truce between the US and China.
Director dealings: Gordon Dadds co-founder lowers stake
Gordon Dadds co-founder Simon Howard disposed of 80,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed legal and professional services firm on Wednesday.
WYG warns on profits as Brexit uncertainty dents UK consultancy business
Shares in AIM-listed professional services company WYG tanked on Wednesday as it warned that full-year operating profit will be "materially" below current market expectations as its UK consultancy business takes a hit from Brexit-related uncertainty.
Malvern revenues soar as Manchester proves a winner
Global learning and skills development firm Malvern International saw revenues nearly double in its last trading year, driven by a strong showing by its newly integrated Communicate English language school in Manchester.
US open: Stocks go green after promising signs in US-China trade talks
Wall Street trading started on a positive note on Wednesday, with investors hopeful of a trade truce extension between the US and China after Donald Trump said he would let the deal deadline slide if both parties were making headway.
Credit Suisse upgrades Rolls-Royce as Trent 1000 issues on the mend
Rolls-Royce got a boost on Wednesday as Credit Suisse upped its stance on the stock to 'outperform' from 'neutral' and hiked the price target to 1,065p from 900p as it said issues with the Trent 1000 engine seem to be on the mend.
ECO Animal Health enters licencing deal with Ghent University
ECO Animal Health has entered a worldwide exclusive development and licencing deal with Ghent University-PROVAXS, it announced on Wednesday.
ECR Minerals begins drilling at Black Cat gold prospect
Precious metals exploration and development company ECR Minerals announced on Wednesday that drilling at the Black Cat gold prospect in the state of Victoria, Australia, had begun.
Karelian Diamond Resources granted reservation in eastern Finland
Karelian Diamond Resources reported on Wednesday that TUKES - the Finnish Mining Authority - has granted a it reservation situated in the Liperi region of eastern Finland.
Norman Broadbent revenues hit 10 year high
Recruitment outfit Norman Broadbent saw annual revenues hit their highest level in more than a decade, helping the group narrow losses by more than half.
Serabi Gold starts year on a strong note
Brazil-focussed gold mining and development company Serabi Gold updated the market on its operations and projects in Brazil on Wednesday, reporting January gold production of 3,671 ounces, in line with its previous guidance.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as Trump boosts trade sentiment
Markets in Asia finished on a positive note on Wednesday, as sentiment on the US-China trade situation improved overnight.
New Looks swings to profit as turnaround bears fruit
Retailer New Look said on Wednesday that it swung to a profit in the year to date as its turnaround programme bears fruit.
Heineken cheers market with strong full-year results
Investors toasted Heineken on Wednesday, sending shares in the Dutch brewer 6% higher on forecast-beating results.