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London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as Brexit concerns put aside
London stocks were expected to open higher on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions as investors put concerns about Brexit aside, at least for now.
Dixons Carphone unveils record profits, Bunzl growth remains consistent
London open The FTSE 100 is predicted to continue its rise this week with a 90-point gain on Tuesday, according to pre-market trading.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Pensions, Vodafone, BHS, Port Talbot
There was something different about David Cameron’s last EU supper. The mood was good-tempered, the jibes few and far between, the atmosphere sober but for the occasional laugh. Emerging from the British prime minister’s three-hour summit farewell on Tuesday, one northern European leader remarked that given the circumstances it could have been far worse — “but only nice things can be said about the dead”. – Financial Times.
Bunzl sees revenue growth driven by acquisitions
Distribution company Bunzl said group revenue for the half year is forecast to increase by 9% at actual exchange rates and 6% at constant rates, largely due to the impact of acquisitions.
House prices growth remains stable in June, Nationwide finds
UK house prices grew more than expected in June, despite the uncertainty around the referendum on European Union membership, according to data from building society Nationwide.