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FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew jumps; Haleon in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 8,117. 38 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Barclays to cut jobs in investment banking - reports
Barclays has reportedly kicked off a fresh round of redundancies, cutting "a few hundred roles" at its investment bank as it looks to tackle underperformers and reinvest in new talent.
Flutter shareholders vote in favour of US primary listing
Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment voted on Wednesday in favour of moving the Paddy Power owner’s primary listing to New York from London.
US private sector employment rises more than expected - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected April, according to figures released on Wednesday by the ADP.
London midday: Stocks a touch firmer as investors eye Fed announcement
London stocks were just in the black by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and awaited a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Jefferies reiterates ‘buy’ rating on Volution
Jefferies reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on Volution on Wednesday as it said the company’s ability to drive margins higher, through both revenue mix and efficiency, is more than offsetting the challenging market backdrop to deliver ongoing earning upgrades.
Mulberry hit by downturn in luxury spending
Luxury handbag maker Mulberry struck a cautious tone on Wednesday as it reported a drop in full-year revenues, pointing to a downturn in luxury spending.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of Fed; Nationwide data in focus
London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Computacenter warns on first-half profits
Computacenter warned on first-half profits on Wednesday, citing strong prior-year comparatives and challenging UK markets.
UK house prices fall again in April - Nationwide
UK house prices unexpectedly fell in April for the second month in a row, as borrowing rates went up, according to figures released on Wednesday by Nationwide.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of Fed announcement
London stocks were called to open flat on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Amazon, dividends, Weardale Lithium
Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a series of robust earnings reports for the retail giant. The company attributed the boost to artificial intelligence and advertising sales. Amazon reported overall revenue of $143. 3bn in the first three months of the year – up 13% from the same period in 2023 and surpassing Wall Street expectations of $142. 65bn. The e-commerce giant reported an increase of more than 200% to $15bn, with net income more than tripling to $10.