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FTSE 250 movers: Hochschild loses its shine; Capita rallies
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 17,591. 28 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Morrisons boosted by Amazon news; housebuilders fall
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 6,103. 33 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
BAE Systems buys Bristol-based data consultancy Techmodal
BAE Systems has bought Bristol-based data consultancy and digital services company Techmodal for an undisclosed sum.
Johnson & Johnson to buy Momenta Pharmaceuticals in $6.5bn deal
Shares of biotechnology company Momenta Pharmaceuticals surged on Wednesday after it agreed to be bought by Johnson & Johnson in a $6. 5bn deal.
London midday: Stocks little changed after unexpected jump in inflation
London stocks were still little changed by midday on Wednesday amid growing tensions between the US and China, as investors digested an unexpected jump in UK inflation.
Capita rallies amid talk of interest in education business
Capita shares rallied on Wednesday, with traders pointing to speculation that there has been some interest in the outsourcer’s education software solutions business.
RBC Capital upgrades AB Foods to 'outperform'
RBC Capital Markets bumped up its rating on shares of Primark owner Associated British Foods to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’, arguing that the stock is "overlooked and undervalued".
Avon Rubber secures 10-year mask systems contract with NATO
Avon Rubber has been awarded a 10-year contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency to supply FM50 mask systems, powered and supplied air systems, filters, spare parts and accessories.
UK inflation jumps to 1% in July as lockdown eases
UK consumer price inflation unexpectedly rose in July as Covid-19 lockdown measures eased, with clothing and fuel the main contributors.
CMA to investigate Marston's-Carlsberg JV
The UK Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that it is considering whether the brewing joint venture between Marston’s and Carlsberg would damage competition.
London open: Stocks steady as UK inflation unexpectedly jumps
London stocks were flitting between small gains and losses in early trade on Wednesday amid growing tensions between the US and China, as investors digested an unexpected jump in UK inflation.
Plus500 signs sponsorship deal with Italian football club Atalanta B.C.
Online trading platform Plus500 has signed a three-year agreement with Italian professional football club Atalanta B. C to become its sole and exclusive main sponsor from 1 September.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after inflation figures
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors digest the latest UK inflation figures.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: National Grid, Frasers Group, Pizza Express
It was hoped at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic that the economic fallout wouldn’t last too long. But as summer hurtles towards autumn, the catastrophic scale and persistence of the crisis is becoming increasingly clear. Germany extending its furlough wage subsidy scheme from 12 to 24 months is a decision being taken against this backdrop. The longer the economic damage lasts, the more help Berlin estimates its economy will require to weather the storm. Unemployment around the world is climbing, with a steady drumbeat of job cuts announced by big-name companies with every passing week.