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JD Wetherspoon sticks to guidance despite quicker third quarter sales
JD Wetherspoon continues to see full-year trading in line with expectations, despite continued strong growth in sales.
Smartspace Software loss widens as costs rack up
Smartspace Software on Wednesday reported a deepened annual loss after rising administrative costs outweighed a slight increase in revenue after a "transformational" year for the business.
FTSE 250 movers: Metro Bank stumbles, Sirius Minerals soars
London's FTSE 250 index was edged 0. 04% lower to 19,481. 51 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with Metro Bank coming in as the top faller.
Rising 3D-sensor demand sees Canaccord backing IQE
Canaccord analysts bumped up IQE's target price from 120p to 130p on Wednesday to reflect upbeat guidance from the company's downstream customers amid rising 3D-sensing attachment rates from Android OEMs.
Elegant Hotels' newest acquisition drives revenue and profit growth
Elegant Hotels on Wednesday reported an increase in interim profit and revenue following an "encouraging performance" from Treasure Beach, the group's most recently acquired property.
Quadrise Fuels lands Kuwaiti partner for MSAR development
Quadrise Fuels International on Wednesday landed a major Kuwaiti partner as it entered into an agency agreement with Hawazin Regional Trading Company for its MSAR low-cost alternative to heavy fuel oil.
Consumer spending buoyed by summery spell, says Barclaycard
Consumer spending was on the up in April as a spell of spring sunshine got Brits out and about to rack up double-digit growth for pubs and restaurants, according to data released on Wednesday.
Grafton Group's revenues shine after improved weather
Grafton Group on Wednesday reported a jump in revenue as good weather spurred double digit revenue growth from its retailing arm.