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JD Sports says profits to pass £1bn this year; Shares fall
JD Sports Fashion said it expected annual profit to pass £1bn after a record result in the year to January 28 as buyers snapped up trainers in the shift towards leisurewear.
Coats shares fall as revenue declines 7%
Shares in Coats fell on Wednesday as the industrial thread and global footwear component maker held annual guidance, with results expected to be weighted to the second half.
Europe midday: Shares slightly lower as focus stays on US debt talks
European markets were lower on Wednesday as the US debt ceiling negotiations continued to weigh on sentiment.
UBS expects $17bn hit from Credit Suisse purchase
UBS has revealed that the cost of taking over scandal-ridden rival Credit Suisse will result in a financial hit of around $17bn.
Europe open: Shares lower as US debt ceiling drama continues
European markets opened lower Wednesday as the US debt ceiling negotiations continued to weigh on sentiment.
Keller profit, cash performance better than expected
Geotechnical specialist contractor Keller said trading in the first four months of the year had been better than expected, both in terms of profit and cash.
De Beers diamond sales fall on sluggish China recovery
Rough diamond sales at Anglo American's De Beers unit fell to $480m in the fourth cycle of the year compared to $542m in the previous cycle as the Chinese economy rebounded sluggishly, the company said on Wedesday.
Mitchells & Butlers cost outlook improving as H1 profits fall
UK pub group Mitchells & Butlers on Wednesday said its medium-term cost outlook was improving, despite a fall in half-year profits.