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Broker tips: Volution, Videndum
Jefferies reiterated its 'buy' rating and 510. 0p target price on Volution on Wednesday as it said the company's ability to drive margins higher, through both revenue mix and efficiency, is more than offsetting the challenging market backdrop to deliver ongoing earning upgrades.
Director dealings: Vistry CEO makes share purchase
Vistry Group revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Greg Fitzgerald had acquired 23,172 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed housebuilding firm.
Altitude delivers 'another strong year' in FY24
Technology and information business Altitude Group said on Wednesday that it has experienced "another strong year of trading" as it delivered "a transformative entrance" into the Collegiate market.
US construction spending falls 0.2% in March
US construction spending fell by 0. 2% month-on-month in March, according to the Census Bureau, following a revised flat reading in February and missing market expectations for a 0. 3% increase.
US open: Stocks mixed ahead of FOMC decision
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as market participants awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and digested more mega-cap earnings.
US pre-open: Futures trade lower following yesterday's heavy losses
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and digested more mega-cap earnings.
US mortgage applications fall 2.3%
US mortgage applications fell 2. 3% in the week ended 26 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the two-month-high decline of 2. 7% seen in the previous week.
Springfield Properties signs £10.1m contract with Moray Council
Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has inked a new affordable housing contract with Moray Council worth £10. 1m.
Renold wins £10.6m contract with Royal Canadian Navy
Industrial chains and power transmission products supplier Renold has secured a contract to manufacture flexible couplings for Batch 1 of the Canadian Surface Combatant ships for the Royal Canadian Navy, worth £10. 6m.
Inspiration Healthcare shares hit record low as material export order remains outstanding
Medical technology provider Inspiration Healthcare Group shares hit a record low early on Wednesday as it said a material export order that was due at the end of January remains outstanding.
Berenberg lowers target price on Videndum following FY results
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on hardware and software manufacturer Videndum from 500. 0p to 450. 0p on Wednesday following the release of the group's full-year results on 23 April.
Spirent Communications Q1 revenues down as market conditions remain 'challenging'
Telecommunications testing company Spirent Communications said on Wednesday that first-quarter revenues were in line with internal expectations but lower year-on-year as market conditions remained "challenging".
Haleon makes 'solid start' to FY24
Consumer healthcare company Haleon said on Wednesday that it had made a "solid start to the year", posting better-than-expected Q1 profits despite seeing a fall in revenues.