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FTSE 250 movers: Funding Circle falters, Ferrexpo flies
London's FTSE 250 index was down 0. 10% at 19,805. 33 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with Funding Circle leading the index downwards.
Octagonal tanks as subsidiary expected to report sales decline
Octagonal's shares plummeted on Wednesday after it warned that its subsidiary Global Investment Strategy UK (GIS) is expected to report a decline in earnings and sales for its most recently ended financial year due to "challenging geopolitical uncertainties".
First Property climbs as profits set to 'significantly exceed' expectations
First Property Group's shares climbed on Wednesday after stating that its annual profit before tax is "likely to significantly exceed" market expectations of £6. 8m.
Blancco leaps as profit and revenue expected to exceed expectations
Blancco Technology Group's shares stormed higher on Wednesday after the company said it expects full-year revenues and operating profit to be ahead of current market expectations.
Avon Rubber's interim profits suffer after US government shutdown
Avon Rubber on Wednesday reported a drop in interim revenue and profits following a decrease in Law Enforcement revenues as a result of the extended US government partial shutdown.
Venezuelan leader Maduro claims to have defeated US-backed coup
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday claimed to have defeated an attempted coup which he blamed on the nation's far right and its support from the "deranged" US government.
Sirius Minerals raises $425m for polyhalite mine project
Sirius Minerals on Wednesday confirmed that it has successfully raised $425m to finance the next stage of development of its Woodsmith polyhalite mine in North Yorkshire.
Ashtead nets Electrocomponents boss for non-executive director role
Ashtead Group on Wednesday appointed Electrocomponents chief executive Lindsley Ruth as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
IWG revenue growth driven by strong European performance
IWG, formerly known as Regus, on Wednesday reported strong first quarter revenue following double-digit revenue growth in the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, with the company also reporting "strong momentum" in its strategic partnership approach.