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FTSE 100 movers: Tesco jumps on results; miners retreat
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 7,922. 95 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Ted Baker's US licensing partner said to be eyeing UK operations
Ted Baker's US licensing partner is reportedly a leading contender to take control of the fashion brand's British operation weeks after it collapsed into administration.
London midday: Tesco paces gains as investors eye US inflation
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with Tesco pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Shore Capital upgrades AO World to 'buy'
Shore Capital upgraded AO World on Wednesday to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’.
Speedy Hire FY results seen towards lower end of expectations
Tools and equipment hire firm Speedy Hire said on Wednesday that full-year results were set to be towards the lower end of its expectations as cost inflation and softer demand dented revenues.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US CPI; Tesco in the black
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, with Tesco in the black after well-received results.
Capita extends contract with European telecoms company
Capita said on Wednesday that it has extended its customer experience contract with a "leading" European integrated telecoms company for two years from January 2024, with an option to extend for a further two years.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of US inflation
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Shoplifting, EnQuest, Klarna
The government is investing more than £55m in expanding facial recognition systems – including vans that will scan crowded high streets – as part of a renewed crackdown on shoplifting. The scheme was announced alongside plans for tougher punishments for serial or abusive shoplifters in England and Wales, including being forced to wear a tag to ensure they do not revisit the scene of their crime, under a new standalone criminal offence of assaulting a retail worker.