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FTSE 100 movers: Persimmon pushes higher; Prudential takes a tumble
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,746. 82 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
FDM Group warns on full year, shares tumble
FDM Group tumbled on Wednesday as it warned that its 2024 financial performance was likely to be "materially below" its earlier expectations amid soft market conditions.
London midday: Stocks just lower after inflation data; rate announcements eyed
London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
HSBC 'impressed' by quality of Elementis portfolio
HSBC upgraded Elementis to ‘buy’ on Wednesday and lifted the price target to 170p from 150p as it said it was impressed by the company’s portfolio quality and management execution "amid a challenging macro and weak end markets".
Vitruvian sells 15.5m Trustpilot shares in placing
Vitruvian Partners has sold 15. 5m shares in Trustpilot in a placing at 200p each.
London open: FTSE nudges lower after inflation data, ahead of Fed
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
UK inflation falls to lowest since September 2021
UK inflation eased a little more than expected in February, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, fuelling expectations of a rate this summer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; inflation falls more than expected
London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Self-checkout, Indivior, Amanda Staveley
Cross-Channel ferry operators will be required to pay their crew at least £9. 95 an hour after France implemented a new minimum wage law aimed at preventing the exploitation of seafarers. The move comes two years after P&O Ferries caused outrage on both sides of the Channel by sacking almost 800 workers and replacing them with low-cost crew. – Guardian.