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US close: Stocks sharply higher as chip stocks rally
Wall Street closed sharply higher on Wednesday after chip stocks delivered solid gains.
Broker tips: Next, Page Group, IAG
Citi has upgraded Next from 'sell' to 'neutral' and hiked its target price by 40% on the back of an improving macro environment in the UK and the retailer's cash position.
Director dealings: Avon Protection director makes share purchase
Avon Protection revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Magdalene Brereton had acquired 1,565 ordinary shares in the London-listed respiratory protection manufacturer.
US open: Mixed start to trading ahead of Powell testimony
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Wednesday as Jerome Powell headed to Capitol Hill for a second straight day.
M Winkworth declares Q2 dividend following H1 sales jump
Real estate agency franchisor M Winkworth declared a second-quarter dividend of 3. 0p per share on Wednesday after seeing sales increase throughout the first half of 2024.
US pre-open: Stocks mixed ahead of Powell's House testimony
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as Jerome Powell gets set to return to Capitol Hill for a second straight day.
Mpac H1 profits 'substantially above' prior year
Packaging and automation solutions provider Mpac said on Wednesday that trading throughout the first half has been in line with internal expectations, with profits for the period "substantially above" the prior year.
Personal Group disposes of salary sacrifice division
Workforce benefits and services provider Personal Group has disposed of its salary sacrifice division for a total upfront consideration of £2. 0m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Cordel secures North American railroad contract
Artificial intelligence platform operator Cordel Group has secured a new customer contract with Genesee & Wyoming, the owner and lessor of more than 100 short line and regional freight railroads in North America.
Corero closes out Q2 with 'significant new orders'
Network security specialists Corero has received "significant new orders" for its SmartWall ONE distributed denial of services protection solutions to close out the second quarter.
The Gym Group FY results seen at higher-end of expectations
Gym operator The Gym Group said on Wednesday that full-year results would likely be at the higher end of expectations following a "strong first half" performance.
Zigup FY revenues grow as vehicle supply improves
Automotive rental provider Zigup said on Wednesday that both revenues and earnings had grown in the year ended 30 April amid improving vehicle supply and a growing footprint.