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Stagecoach staying on track in face of 'more challenging' market
In a brief trading update Stagecoach said although it was operating in a "more challenging" environment, it remained on track to meet full year targets.
Europe open: Basic resource stocks pace the advance
European stocks rose in early trade, taking their cue from positive sessions in the US and Asia, with basic resources pacing the advance.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of UK construction PMI
London stocks rose on Wednesday ahead of a report on UK construction that is expected to show growth in sector activity accelerated in February.
Poundland CEO to be replaced by ex Dixons FD O'Byrne
Poundland have announced former Dixons and Kingfisher finance director Kevin O'Byrne will replace chief executive Jim McCarthy when he retires in July.
Laird full year profit up, confident on 2016
Electronics and technology company Laird posted a jump in underlying pre-tax profit for 2015 and said it was confident in the prospects for this year.
New investor representative on Rolls-Royce board
The largest investor in Rolls-Royce had a new representative on the board, with Bradley Singer being appointed as a non-executive director and member of the Science and Technology Committee with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Nedbank in strong position, Old Mutual reports
Old Mutual reported on the health of its majority-owned South African banking subsidiary Nedbank Group on Wednesday, with the organisation - one of the country's largest banks - showing some strong growth.
Johnson Matthey FD Den Jones to step down in summer
Johnson Matthey said on Wednesday that Den Jones will step down as group finance director this summer.
Strong results at Intertek impaired by oil uncertainty
Intertek Group reported on what it termed a solid year on Wednesday, though uncertainties in the global oil and gas markets forced the FTSE 100 firm into a statutory loss for the 2015 calendar year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; UK construction PMI and US jobs report eyed
London stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday following positive sessions in the US and Asia.
Intertek results solid, Entertainment One outlook positive
London open City of London traders expect the FTSE 100 to advance by around 58 points when it opens on Wednesday, extending the gains of the previous day with sentiment boosted by a strong Wall Street session.
AB InBev agrees sale of SABMiller stake in Snow beer
Ahead of the completion of its takeover of SABMiller, Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell the FTSE 100 company's stake in the world's largest beer brand for $1. 6bn.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, China, Schengen, Sports Direct
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned that Britain’s economy would be hit hard by a vote to leave the EU, with equities, sterling and the London property market all likely to suffer. In a gloomy report for clients, it also warns that David Cameron could lose control over his fractious Conservative party whatever the result of the June 23 referendum, adding to the uncertainty hanging over the UK economy. – Financial Times.