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Broker tips: Drax, Midwich, Smith & Nephew, IMI
Citi downgraded Drax to 'sell' on Wednesday as it argued the shares have re-rated "unjustifiably" on the hope of further government support - a view the bank does not share before the general election.
Director dealings: Experian COO makes share sale
Experian revealed on Wednesday that chief operating officer Craig Boundy had disposed of 226,166 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed information services company.
NAHB housing market index rises to 44 in January
The National Association of Housebuilders' housing market index rose to 44 in January, up from 37 in the previous month, extending its rebound from a low touched in November and firmly above market expectations for a reading of 39.
US open: Stocks trade lower, retail sales in focus
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Wednesday as market participants continued to mull over the future of monetary policy and digested retail sales data for the all-important holiday season.
US retail sales jump 0.6% in December
US retail sales soared 0. 6% month-on-month in December, according to the Census Bureau, beating forecasts of 0. 4% for the biggest increase in three months.
Berenberg lowers target price on Midwich
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on audio-visual distributor Midwich from 800. 0p to 710. 0p on Wednesday following the group's recent full-year trading update.
US pre-open: Futures lower as monetary policy remains in focus
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the open on Wednesday as market participants continued to mull over the future of monetary policy.
Liontrust Asset Management net outflows continue in Q3
Fund manager Liontrust Asset Management revealed on Wednesday that outflows had continued during the three months ended 31 December but said it had managed to deliver a small improvement in assets under management.
Hornby Q3 sales grow on solid Black Friday performance
Model railways group Hornby said on Wednesday that third-quarter sales had steamed ahead year-on-year, mostly driven by a solid Black Friday performance.
Essentra FY adjusted operating profits seen in line with previous guidance
Plastic and fibre products supplier Essentra said on Wednesday that it expects full-year adjusted operating profits to be in line with previous guidance following a "resilient Q4 performance".
888 FY underlying earnings seen at low end of consensus
Gambling group 888 warned on Wednesday that full-year adjusted underlying earnings would be at the low end of consensus estimates as a result of a heightened level of investment.