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London close: Stocks pare some losses as UK private sector expands
London's stock markets ended Wednesday in negative territory, with a late recovery fueled by better-than-expected data from the UK's private sector failing to lift equities above the waterline.
Nichols lifts expectations after bumper first half
Soft drinks maker Nichols reported continued strong trading in its interim results on Wednesday, underpinned by the delivery of its strategic priorities, as it lifted its adjusted profit expectations for the full year.
FRP Advisory full-year revenue, earnings rise
FRP Advisory Group reported significant growth and resilience in its full-year results on Wednesday, maintaining its strategic focus on organic growth supplemented by selective acquisitions.
Expanded Breedon Group posts strong first half
Construction materials group Breedon reported a robust first-half performance on Wednesday despite challenging market conditions, driven by strategic progress and operational efficiency.
Asia report: Markets follow Wall Street into the red
Asia-Pacific markets faced declines on Wednesday as investors evaluated business activity data from Japan and Australia.
Aston Martin flags big second-half recovery in interim results
Shares in Aston Martin Lagonda were in the green on Wednesday morning, after it reiterated its 2024 guidance in its half-year results, including positive free cash flow in the second half.
Alfa Financial Software confident after decent first-half
Alfa Financial Software said in an update on Wednesday that during the second quarter, it continued a strong operational performance, with six customer deliveries building on the seven deliveries from the first quarter.
Greencoat UK Wind pleased with 'resilient' first half
Wind farm-focussed infrastructure fund Greencoat UK Wind said in its half-year results on Wednesday that its investments generated 2,654 GWh of renewable electricity in the first half of the year.
Primary Health Properties adjusted earnings rise, asset value narrows
Primary Health Properties reported a 2. 9% increase in adjusted earnings per share in its interim results on Wednesday, now at 3. 5p, compared to 3. 4p for the same period in 2023.
Volution hikes earnings expectations ahead of year-end
Air quality technology designer and manufacturer Volution upgraded its expectations for the financial year about to end on Wednesday, anticipating adjusted earnings per share to be slightly ahead of current market forecasts, driven by strong performance in the UK residential sector.
Grainger acquires £31m build-to-rent asset in Manchester
Listed residential landlord Grainger announced the acquisition of The Astley, a £31m build-to-rent asset in Manchester, on Wednesday.
Hochschild Mining reports robust first-half production
Hochschild Mining reported robust first-half production numbers and a solid financial position in an update on Wednesday, having produced 103,752 ounces of gold and 4. 1 million ounces of silver, amounting to 152,792 gold equivalent ounces and 12. 7 million silver equivalent ounces.
RHI Magnesita revenue stable amid challenging market
Refractory products specialist RHI Magnesita reported stable revenue and resilient margins in its half-year results on Wednesday, despite a challenging demand environment.
Third-quarter profits rise 16pc at easyJet
Low-cost carrier easyJet reported a significant year-on-year improvement in its third-quarter financial performance on Wednesday, with a 16% increase in headline profit before tax, amounting to £236m.
Informa to buy rival Ascential, easyJet quarterly profit rises
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 25 points lower on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 38% on Tuesday at 8,167. 37.