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Carnival extends pause on cruises from US ports
Carnival said on Wednesday that it will extend the pause of cruises setting off from US ports until the end of October due to the coronavirus pandemic, in line with the decision announced earlier by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
FTSE 250 movers: Hastings higher on deal news; Hammerson slumps
London’s FTSE 250 was up 1. 4% at 17,543. 75 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; Legal & General loses ground
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% at 6,084. 29 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
UK services PMI returns to growth but employment a weak spot
The UK services sector grew in July at its fastest pace in five years as the coronavirus lockdown eased, although employment was a weak spot, according to data released on Wednesday.
London midday: Stocks extend gains on stimulus hopes
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday amid expectations of further coronavirus stimulus in the US, as gold prices hit a new high.
Gold breaches $2,000 an ounce for first time
Gold prices have hit a hit fresh record high as investors continue to look for a safe place to park their cash.
WHSmith to cut up to 1,500 jobs as pandemic dents sales
Retailer WHSmith said on Wednesday that it could cut as many as 1,500 jobs as it restructures its UK operations after the coronavirus pandemic dented sales.
Segro lifts interim dividend as profit rises
Segro lifted its interim dividend on Wednesday as it posted a rise in profit and said the outbreak of the coronavirus accelerated the adoption of technology, in particular e-commerce.
Playtech hails ‘resilient’ H1 as TradeTech shines
Gambling software company Playtech hailed a "resilient" first half on Wednesday despite the pandemic having a severe impact on some of its businesses.
London open: Stocks rise on US stimulus hopes; gold hits new high
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday amid expectations of further coronavirus stimulus in the US, as gold prices hit a new high.
Coca-Cola HBC profits fall on Covid lockdowns
Bottling group Coca-Cola HBC reported a decline in first-half profit and revenue on Wednesday as trading was dented by coronavirus lockdowns.
PageGroup swings to loss as Covid lockdowns dent activity
FTSE 250 recruiter PageGroup said on Wednesday that it swung to a loss in the first half as it took a hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; services PMI in focus
London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors continued to watch out for any news on a possible US stimulus package.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: CEO pay, Virgin Atlantic, Disney
Just 36 out of the UK’s 100 biggest companies reduced their chief executive’s pay in order to help their firm navigate the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, according to an analysis of executive pay that found FTSE-100 CEOs are now handed, on average, the same as nearly 120 full-time workers. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the High Pay Centre published on Wednesday shows that the majority of FTSE 100 companies did not cut top executive pay, despite many of the firms turning to the taxpayer to pay the wages of furloughed workers.