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FTSE 100 movers: Flutter surges on guidance upgrade; housebuilders gain
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 8,265. 20 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $35.9bn deal
Mars confirmed on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Pringles and Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a $35. 9bn deal.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK inflation; Playtech surges
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Playtech in talks to sell Italian unit Snaitech to Flutter, shares surge
Playtech surged on Wednesday after confirming it is in talks with Flutter Entertainment about the possible sale of its Italian business, Snaitech.
Distil exploring funding options, downgrades FY outlook
Distil downgraded its full-year outlook on Wednesday as it reported a slump in revenues and said it was "exploring funding options".
London open: Stocks gain after UK inflation data; Flutter surges
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Inflation rises for first time since December
Consumer price inflation rose in July for the first time since December, albeit less than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull UK CPI
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Avon, AstraZeneca, Google
Anti-sewage campaigners have warned of “extreme anger” if the Labour government does not radically reform the water regulator. Sources at the Environment Agency (EA) and in the Labour party have told the Guardian that while Labour had spent time considering reforms of the EA and Ofwat in order to fix the sewage crisis, some stricter options that had been proposed were now off the table. -Guardian.