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UK energy firms holding on to £7bn in customer cash - Uswitch
Energy supply companies have been hammered for stashing almost £7bn of customers’ money amid the crippling cost of living crisis.
Drax launches £150m buyback, sees FY in line
Power generator Drax on Wednesday launched a £150m share buyback and said it was suspending carbon capture projects pending further talks with the government on subsidies.
Europe open: Shares slip on bank fears; Kindred soars on potential sale
European stocks were weaker at the open on Wednesday as fears resurfaced over the stability of the banking system after poor results by US bank First Republic saw its shares slump overnight.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses on bank jitters; Kindred bucks trend
European stocks extended losses on Wednesday as fears resurfaced over the stability of the banking system after poor results by US bank First Republic saw its shares slump overnight.
German consumer sentiment picks up again - GfK
German consumer sentiment looked set to improve next month driven by softer energy prices and predicted wage rises, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
GSK Q1 beats estimates
GSK first quarter profits and revenue both beat expectations driven by its shingles and meningitis treatments, among others.
Harbour Energy reports oil find at Kan-1 well
Harbour Energy has reported an oil discovery from the Kan-1 exploration well off Mexico, in which it has a 30% interest.
Bunzl sees annual revenue slightly ahead of expectations
International distribution specialist Bunzl said it expected annual revenue and operating margin to be slightly ahead of forecasts as it reported a rise in first-quarter sales of 8. 4%.
StanChart Q1 profits surge on higher interest rates
Standard Chartered posted better-than-expected profits driven by higher interest rates and forecast annual earnings at the top end of guidance.