Full List Of Stories
London close: Stocks slip ahead of much-awaited Fed decision
London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
AFC Energy launches Hymatec ammonia cracking subsidiary
AFC Energy, a provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, announced the launch of Hyamtec on Wednesday - a wholly-owned subsidiary established to commercialise the company's next-generation distributed ammonia cracking technology.
Guardian Metal announces Pilot Mountain assay results
Guardian Metal announced significant assay results from the first diamond core drill hole of its ongoing exploration campaign at the Pilot Mountain Project in Nevada on Wednesday.
GSK settles two Zantac cases in California
GSK announced on Wednesday that it has reached confidential settlements in two lawsuits filed in California State Court related to its discontinued heartburn medication, ‘Zantac’, or ranitidine.
ValiRx subsidiary inks agreement with research firm Xenopat
London-based life science company ValiRx has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inaphaea BioLabs, has entered into an evaluation and commercial use agreement with Spanish contract research organisation Xenopat.
Transense chosen as key partner on UK EV development programme
Automotive and aerospace sensor technology specialist Transense Technologies announced on Wednesday that it has been chosen as a key partner in an ambitious £11m electric vehicle (EV) research and development programme.
88 Energy announces increased resource at Project Phoenix
88 Energy reported a major milestone at Project Phoenix in Alaska on Wednesday, announcing a significant increase in contingent resources independently verified by ERCE Australia.
Strix reports decent first half but warns of Q3 weakness
Kettle control and water filtration technology specialist Strix Group reported adjusted revenue of £67. 2m for its first half on Wednesday, marking a 3. 5% increase at constant exchange rates, though it warned of a weaker third-quarter performance.
LBG Media reports solid first-half growth
Young adult-focussed digital entertainment company LBG Media reported a 55% increase in total first-half group revenue on Wednesday, to £42. 3m, up from £27. 3m in the same period last year.
Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of US Fed decision
Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Australia's benchmark extending its multi-day winning streak to reach an all-time high.
Mohsin Issa vacates executive role at Asda
Supermarket chain Asda announced on Wednesday that co-owner Mohsin Issa was stepping back from his executive leadership role to dedicate more time to his position as the sole chief executive officer of petrol station operator EG Group.
Xaar swings to loss in challenging first half
Inkjet technology specialist Xaar reported interim revenue of £28. 6m on Wednesday, down from £34. 5m in the same period last year.
Software Circle makes several board changes
Software Circle announced significant changes to its board of directors on Wednesday, as it held its annual general meeting in Manchester.
PZ Cussons reports drop in full-year revenue, profit
Consumer goods company PZ Cussons reported a 10. 6% drop in full-year revenue to £527. 9m on Wednesday, primarily due to the significant devaluation of the Nigerian naira against sterling.
Arkle Resources reports progress across Botswana, Zimbabwe
Arkle Resources announced progress in its lithium exploration activities across Botswana and Zimbabwe in an update on Wednesday.
Legal & General sells CALA Group, PZ Cussons reports fall in revenue
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 18 points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 38% on Tuesday at 8,309. 86.
US close: Stocks mixed as investors turn to Fed decision
Wall Street saw mixed results on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, due on Wednesday.