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London close: Stocks finish higher as miners pace gains
London's stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Wednesday, driven by robust performances in the mining and energy sectors.
Boeing posts wider-than-expected loss, names new CEO
Boeing reported a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter on Wednesday, as ongoing challenges in both its commercial and defence divisions led to weaker-than-anticipated financial results.
Oncology revenue drives first-half growth for Hutchmed
Hutchmed China reported a robust set of first-half financial results on Wednesday, underpinned by significant growth in oncology product revenue and a solid cash position to support ongoing expansion.
Greatland Gold reports recent progress at Havieron
Greatland Gold reported significant progress in the development of its Havieron project during the June quarter on Wednesday, alongside outlining an extensive exploration program for the 2025 financial year.
IQE planning to float minority stake in Taiwan subsidiary
Compound semiconductor wafer and advanced material specialist IQE announced its intention to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) for its Taiwanese operating subsidiary IQE Taiwan on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on Wednesday.
James Halstead flags record full-year record profits
Commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead said in an update on Wednesday that it expected to report record profit before tax for the year ended 30 June, in line with upwardly-revised market expectations.
James Halstead flags record full-year record profits
Commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead said in an update on Wednesday that it expected to report record profit before tax for the year ended 30 June, in line with upwardly-revised market expectations.
Picton Property reports stable net asset value
Picton Property Income reported a stable net asset value of £524. 1m for the quarter ended 30 June on Wednesday, a slight decrease from £524. 5m in the prior three months.
GlobalData upbeat on first half results
Data, analytics, and insights specialist GlobalData reported a solid set of first-half results on Wednesday, highlighted by an 8% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £57. 8m, driving an improved EBITDA margin of 41%, up from 39% in the first half of 2023.
Restore reports steady first-half performance
Information management and lifecycle solutions provider Restore reported a steady first-half financial performance on Wednesday, with group revenue remaining largely unchanged at £139. 4m, compared to £139. 6m in the same period last year.
International Personal Finance upgrades expectations, launches buyback
International Personal Finance (IPF) announced a solid set of first-half results on Wednesday, upgrading its full-year expectations after a significant increase in profits, alongside a new share buyback programme aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
Asia report: Markets rally as BoJ hikes interest rates
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a robust rally on Wednesday, with significant gains across major indices as investors reacted to central bank decisions and economic data from China.
Metro Bank shares jump on upgraded guidance
Metro Bank shares were rocketing on Wednesday morning, after it upgraded its guidance on the back of a strong set of first-half results.
Shaftesbury Capital reports robust first-half leasing activity
Shaftesbury Capital reported a 1. 6% increase in EPRA net tangible assets per share to 193. 4p in its half-year report on Wednesday, up from 190. 3p at the end of 2023.
Rio Tinto maintains dividend after stable first half
Rio Tinto reported underlying EBITDA of $12. 1bn for its first half on Wednesday, making for a modest 3% increase from the same period in 2023.
HSBC beats interim profit estimates, Rio Tinto maintains interim dividend
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 73 points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 22% on Tuesday at 8,274. 41.