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Sixth Street, Patron reportedly considering bid for L&G-owned housebuilder Cala
US investment firm Sixth Street has partnered with Patron Capital Partners to compete against FTSE 100 housebuilder Persimmon in the bid to acquire privately-held UK housebuilder Cala Group, it emerged on Wednesday afternoon.
London close: FTSE slips as US job openings miss forecasts
London stock markets ended Wednesday flat to lower as investors processed fresh economic signals from the US, particularly a lower-than-expected job openings report.
James Cropper reports positive start to new financial year
Advanced materials and paper and packing company James Cropper updated the market on its recent trading on Wednesday, reporting a positive start to the financial year, recovering from the challenging market conditions experienced in the latter half of the 2024 period.
CMA clears Microsoft acquisition of Inflection AI assets
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Microsoft's acquisition of key personnel and intellectual property from Inflection AI, it announced on Wednesday, determining that the deal does not significantly impact competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) market.
Empire Metals upbeat on evaluations from Pitfield Project
Empire Metals updated the market on its ongoing mineralogical and metallurgical studies at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Wednesday, focusing on the development of titanium-rich ores.
Service activity boosts eurozone private sector in August
The eurozone's private sector experienced its fastest growth in three months during August, driven by a stronger services sector, according to the latest Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) eurozone composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) on Wednesday.
Apax Global Alpha to invest EUR 12m in Altus Fire
Apax Global Alpha announced plans to invest €12m in Altus Fire & Life Safety, a provider of fire and life safety services in the northeastern United States, on Wednesday.
Eurocell profits rise by a third despite fall in sales
Eurocell, a UK manufacturer and recycler of PVC window, door, and roofline products, reported a significant increase in profits for the first half on Wednesday, despite lower sales.
Revenue rises, net profit falls for Gulf Marine Services
Gulf Marine Services has reported a 9% increase in revenue for the first half on Wednesday, reaching $80. 7m, driven by higher demand for its S-Class vessels and improved fleet day rates.
Wizz Air announces first A321XLR long-range route
Wizz Air confirmed its first route using the new Airbus A321XLR long-range narrowbody aircraft on Wednesday, with direct flights between Milan Malpensa and Abu Dhabi.
Asia report: Markets fall on fresh US economic jitters
Asia-Pacific markets fell sharply on Wednesday, driven by Japan’s worst single-day drop since early August amid growing recession fears following a sell-off in US tech stocks overnight, as well as weak US economic data.
Pinewood Technologies invests $4.2m in automotive AI firm Seez
Pinewood Technologies announced a strategic investment and commercial partnership with Seez App Holding, a leading global automotive artificial intelligence (AI) company, on Wednesday.
CLS inks expanded leasing deal at Hamburg property
CLS Holdings announced a significant leasing agreement at its Fangdieckstrasse 75 property in Hamburg on Wednesday, securing over 8,900 square metres of office and laboratory space.
Hilton Food reports first-half profit growth, statutory revenue slides
Hilton Food Group reported strong first-half profit growth and increased volumes on Wednesday, although revenue slid more than 8% on a statutory basis.
Alpha Group confident after first half growth
Alpha Group International reported a strong first-half financial performance on Wednesday, with revenue growth across its divisions and a solid profit increase, despite challenging market conditions.
Barratt reports sharp fall in profit, Hilton Food in line after first half
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 78 points lower on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 78% on Tuesday at 8,298. 46.