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London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of Fed minutes
London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a positive note amid a robust performance from the mining sector, as investors digested a US nonfarm payrolls revision and UK borrowing figures.
FCA tells insurers to better ensure they deliver consumer value
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning to insurers and brokers on Wednesday, urging them to ensure that their products provided fair value and good outcomes for customers.
Macy's lowers full-year sales guidance despite Q2 earnings beat
Shares in US department store retailer Macy’s were sliding early on Wednesday, after it reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings despite a drop in sales, and revised its full-year guidance downwards.
CMA cans Apple, Google app market probes ahead of new regulation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its investigations into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, it announced on Wednesday, shifting its focus to the forthcoming digital markets competition regime.
Pebble Beach revenue slips, profits improve in first half
Broadcast and media technology software provider Pebble Beach Systems reported a 12% year-on-year increase in order intake in its half-year report on Wednesday, reaching £4. 9m, up from £4. 4m in the first six months of 2023.
UK Oil & Gas strikes lease deal for Dorset hydrogen storage site
UK Oil & Gas announced the execution of a heads of terms agreement for a 60-year lease on land and subsurface mineral rights on Wednesday, for a second underground hydrogen storage facility in south Dorset.
Revenue steady, profits rise for MTI Wireless Edge
Communications and radio frequency technology specialist MTI Wireless Edge reported steady revenue and notable improvements in profitability in its interim results on Wednesday.
James Latham confident despite slip in revenue
Timber and panel products distributor James Latham said in an update on Wednesday that its revenue for the first four months of the financial year totalled £127m, slightly down from £128m in the same period last year.
China launches probe into EU dairy subsidies
China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products imported from the European Union on Wednesday, intensifying trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
Galileo starts fresh drilling programme at Shinganda
Galileo Resources announced the start of phase three reverse circulation (RC) drilling on its Shinganda Licence in central western Zambia on Wednesday.
Mattioli Woods acquistion gets NS&I Act approval
Mattioli Woods announced on Wednesday that its acquisition by Tiger Bidco, a subsidiary of investment vehicles advised by Pollen Street Capital, had passed a significant regulatory milestone.
Base Resources merger clears Australian regulatory hurdle
Base Resources announced a significant development in its proposed merger with Energy Fuels on Wednesday.
Asia report: Most markets fall as Japan's trade deficit widens
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, following a pullback in US markets overnight, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended their eight-day winning streak.
Value of Molten Ventures' holding in Revolut rises significantly
Molten Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in high-growth digital technology companies, announced a substantial increase in the valuation of its holding in fintech company Revolut on Wednesday.
URU upbeat as Zeb Nickel secures environmental authorisation
URU Metals announced on Wednesday that its associate company Zeb Nickel has secured an integrated environmental authorisation from the South African Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) for the Zeb Nickel Project in Limpopo Province.
Mobico holds annual guidance, CMA warms to Barratt-Redrow combination
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open three points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 1% on Tuesday at 8,273. 32.