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FTSE 250 movers: Premier Foods on the menu; Ibstock wobbles
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Biden to face Trump as Nicky Haley pulls from US electoral race
The race for the US presidency looked set to be a repeat of the 2024 contest between incumbent Joe Biden and the man he defeated, Donald Trump, after the last Republican candidate Nikki Haley ended her challenge and pointedly refused to endorse the controversial businessman.
L&G posts below-forecast operating profits
UK insurer Legal & General posted lower-than-expected operating profits last year amid tough market conditions.
Europe midday: Stoxx extends gains ahead of UK Budget, Powell testimony
European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors awaited the UK's spring budget statement and testimony from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Europe open: Stocks up with eyes on UK budget, Powell testimony
European shares edged ahead at the open on Wednesday as investors awaited the UK's spring budget statement and testimony from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Eurozone construction activity still subdued despite Feb uptick - PMI
The contraction in eurozone construction sector continued halfway through the first quarter of the year, despite a slight uptick in activity last month, according to a purchasing managers index (PMI) released on Wednesday.
888 Holdings axes SI deal, mulls sale of US consumer arm
UK gambling outfit 888 Holdings on Wednesday admitted its bet on the US sports market hadn’t paid off and was ending its deal with Sports Illustrated and mulling a potential sale of its American consumer operations.
Breedon buys US concrete maker BMC Enterprises for $300m
Construction materials group Breedon on Wednesday said it had bought US-based BMC Enterprises for an enterprise value of $300m (£238. 1m).
DS Smith sees Q3 trading in line despite tough markets
Paper and packaging maker DS Smith said third-quarter trading was in line with expectations despite “challenging” market conditions.