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London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with investors reacting cautiously to geopolitical developments, particularly US president Donald Trump's looming announcement of reciprocal tariffs.

Mirriad Advertising extends partnership with RTL Ad Alliance
Mirriad Advertising announced on Wednesday that it has extended its partnership with RTL Ad Alliance for a further three years, continuing its provision of virtual product placement (VPP) services across RTL programming.

Gattaca reports steady financial performance amid tough market
Gattaca reported a steady financial performance for the six months ended 31 January on Wednesday, with the group confirming it remained on track to meet full-year market expectations despite macroeconomic pressures continuing to weigh on the recruitment sector.

Haydale Graphene gets CE marking for JustHeat system
Haydale Graphene Industries announced on Wednesday that it has secured CE marking certification for its graphene-based JustHeat heating system, clearing the way for commercial deployment across the UK and the European Economic Area.

Gear4music falls short of full-year market expectations
Gear4music reported a 2% increase in total revenue to £146. 7m for the year ended 31 March in an update on Wednesday, supported by a 9% rise in UK sales to £90. 2m, although its result did fall short of previous market expectations.

Intercede secures $4.45m of new orders and renewals
Intercede announced on Wednesday that it has secured a series of new orders and subscription renewals worth about $4. 45m, with strong momentum continuing across both the US and Middle East markets.

Cornish Metals acquires 4.5 more acres at South Crofty
Cornish Metals announced on Wednesday that it has acquired an additional 4. 5 acres of land adjacent to its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, increasing its total landholding at the site to approximately 32. 5 acres.

Kore Potash chairman to invest $0.5m
Kore Potash said on Wednesday that its chairman, David Hathorn, would participate in its previously-announced $10. 6m fundraise, subscribing for $0. 5m of new shares following the end of a trading restriction period linked to the publication of the 2024 annual report.

Asia report: Markets mixed as investors await US tariff clarity
Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors awaited a fresh round of US tariffs expected to be announced by president Donald Trump, adding to global trade uncertainty.

Surface Transforms reports below-target yields, customer support
Surface Transforms said in an update on Wednesday that it saw continued support from key automotive customers during the first quarter, with over £8m in cash advances provided to bolster working capital and assist in improving manufacturing performance, although it reported varying yields well below its average target.

Alien Metals JV partner starts field work at Elizabeth Hill
Alien Metals announced on Wednesday that joint venture partner Errawarra Resources had started field activities at the Elizabeth Hill silver project in Western Australia, as preparations advanced for a maiden drill campaign scheduled to begin within six to eight weeks.

4basebio's Cambridge facility gets GMP certification
4basebio announced on Wednesday that it has received Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for its DNA manufacturing facility in Cambridge, marking a key milestone in its development as a supplier of clinical-grade synthetic DNA.

Grifols shares surge on reports of fresh Brookfield bid
Shares in Grifols surged on Wednesday following a report that Canadian investment firm Brookfield had resumed takeover discussions with the Spanish pharmaceutical company.

Wizz Air passenger numbers rise in March, load factor edges down
Wizz Air said in an update on Wednesday that it carried 5. 1 million passengers in March - a 6. 4% increase year-on-year - as the low-cost carrier expanded capacity and reported strong early trends for the summer season.
Greencore agrees to take over rival Bakkavor, GPE signs nine leasing deals in three weeks
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 25 points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 61% on Tuesday at 8,634. 80.