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FTSE 100 movers: GSK lifted by Jefferies upgrade; miners weak
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% at 7,672. 25 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
London midday: Stocks turn lower amid Middle East tensions, ahead of Fed minutes
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100, with investors jittery amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
RBC Capital cuts Rentokil price target
RBC Capital Markets cut its price target on Rentokil Initial on Wednesday to 575p from 610p as it downgraded forecasts for forex and a greater back-end loading of TMX synergies, but said it believes the long-term story remains intact.
Ryanair traffic jumps 9% in December; flights removed from OTAs
Budget airline Ryanair reported a 9% jump in December passenger numbers on Wednesday as it cautioned that the removal of its flights from online travel agents will dent short-term load factors and soften short-term yields.
Entain appoints Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler to board
Ladbrokes owner Entain rallied on Wednesday as it announced the appointment of Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
London open: Stocks edge up but gains muted amid Middle East tensions
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100 index, but gains were muted amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US tech losses
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in US tech shares overnight.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Thames Water, BYD, BT Group
The amount of electricity generated by the UK’s gas and coal power plants fell by 20% last year, with consumption of fossil fuels at its lowest level since 1957. Not since Harold Macmillan was the UK prime minister and the Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time has the UK used less coal and gas. – Guardian .