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FTSE 100 movers: SVT, United Utilities recover some ground; L&G hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 8,197. 09 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
GitLab said to be exploring sale, shares surge
GitLab surged on Wednesday following a report it is exploring a sale after attracting acquisition interest.
Klarna lining up financial advisers for US IPO - report
Swedish payments fintech Klarna is reportedly lining up financial advisers for a long-awaited initial public offering in the US that will be among the most anticipated listings in recent years.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull inflation reading
London stocks were flat by midday on Wednesday as UK inflation fell a touch less than expected and services inflation remained sticky, dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
Pernod Ricard to sell international wine brands to Accolade Wines owner
Pernod Ricard said on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its international strategic wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of international institutional investors and owner of Accolade Wines.
London open: Stocks nudge lower after inflation data
London stocks nudged down in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures, with sticky services inflation dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
Team17 sees FY in line with market views
Team17 said on Wednesday that it has traded in line with management expectations in the first half.
Mitie to buy ESM Power for up to £8.5m
Mitie said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy ESM Power, a high voltage electrical engineering business specialising in grid and power connections, for up to £8. 5m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Harland & Wolff, Octopus Energy, Microsoft
Local councils will have to adopt mandatory housing targets within months under planning reforms to be unveiled on Wednesday as part of Keir Starmer’s first king’s speech, which the prime minister says will be focused on economic growth. Starmer will introduce a package of more than 35 bills on Wednesday, the first Labour prime minister to do so in 15 years, as he looks to put the economy at the centre of his first year in office. – Guardian.