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FTSE 100 movers: GSK gains on Zantac news; banks slump
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,345. 78 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Polestar appoints former Opel boss as CEO as Ingenlath resigns
Swedish electric car maker Polestar said on Wednesday that chief executive officer Thomas Ingenlath has resigned with effect from 1 October, to be succeeded by former Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller.
London midday: Stocks dip as banks take a hit; Nvidia earnings eyed
London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Citi upgrades Direct Line to ‘buy’
Citi upgraded Direct Line Insurance on Wednesday to ’buy’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target to 223p from 208p.
Citi downgrades Kingfisher to ‘neutral’
Citi downgraded Kingfisher to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ on Wednesday as it cited limited scope for near-term upgrades.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of Nvidia earnings
London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wood Group agrees sale of EthosEnergy, CEC Controls for $165m
Wood Group said on Wednesday that it has agreed the sale of two businesses for around $165m as part of its programme to dispose of non-core businesses.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Nvidia earnings
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from Nvidia.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Water companies, Hargreaves Lansdown, Klarna
Water companies will struggle to raise the billions of pounds needed to clear Britain’s waterways and fix its creaking infrastructure under the regulator’s plan to keep a lid on rising water bills, the industry will warn. The water sector’s trade association is expected to warn the industry regulator that its proposals to cap the steady rise in household bills by curbing water company spending may drive away the investors needed for a multibillion-pound overhaul of water infrastructure.