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FTSE 250 movers: Contour falls again while Dixons' shares dialed up
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 38% at 19,474. 60 in afternoon trading on Wednesday.
'Extreme volatility' to hit oil market, says BP CEO
Oil prices face “extreme volatility” amid the continued uncertainty surrounding Iran’s oil industry ahead of fresh US sanctions, according to BP chief executive Bob Dudley.
Avacta 'delighted' at license agreement with longtime collaborator
Avacta Group agreed a commercial license with New England Biolabs (NEB) to commercialise a science and research assay project using its Affimer technology on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets unshaken as Mnuchin warns China over devaluation
Markets across Asia remained largely steady on Wednesday as US treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin warned China against deliberate devaluation of the yuan as trade disputes between the two countries continue.
Millennials steering clear of alcohol as drunkenness now uncool
More than a quarter of young people in Britain are non-drinkers as “teetotalism” is becoming more mainstream, according to research released on Wednesday.
Scapa sticks to expectations as revenues dip
Shares in Scapa Group fell on Wednesday after the company reported a 3. 4% drop in first-half revenues due to adverse currency movements during the previous period.
Rank Group fined £0.5m for failing to stop gambling addict
Online gambling operator Rank Group has been slapped with a £0. 5m fine for failing to follow Gambling Commission rules on dealing with problem gamblers.