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Gala Coral revenue up but losses widen
Ladbrokes said on Wednesday that revenue at Gala Coral, with which it has agreed to merge, rose in the third quarter, but the bookmaker’s loss widened due to exceptional costs.
London open: Stocks flat as investors digest consumer confidence figures
London stocks were little changed in early trade as investors sifted through some mixed corporate earnings and a survey showing a rebound in UK consumer confidence.
James Fisher eyes return to growth in second half
Marine services group James Fisher said it expected to return to growth in the second half and produce "a good improvement" in the full year as new contracts and acquisitions aid the revival after further falls in revenue and profits in the first half.
Diploma sales growth accelerates thanks to weak pound
Underlying sales grew 2% in the year to September at Diploma with acquisitions and the weak pound helped lift statutory revenues 14%.
888 ups the ante on sports to improve mood after failed Hill tilt
A new dash into sports betting and strong casino winnings lifted first-half results from 888 Holdings, helping to make up for its failed plot to buy William Hill.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors digest consumer confidence survey
London stocks were expected to open little changed on Wednesday as investors mull over a survey showing a rebound in UK consumer confidence.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: BHP boss, ARM Holdings, ITC Travel
The construction of what would be the tallest building in the City of London may be delayed as commercial property investors across the capital become nervous after the Brexit vote about a slowdown in demand for office space. The property division of the French-owned Axa is set to ask investors whether they want to proceed with building 22 Bishopsgate, a 62-storey 278m-high building in the heart of London’s financial district costing an estimated £1. 5 billion.
888 hails sports profits, Fisher eyes return to profit
London open The FTSE 100 is predicted to open 13 points lower on Wednesday, extending the losses that left it at 6,820. 79 at the close.