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London open: Stocks little changed; pound gains ground versus dollar
London stocks were little changed in early trade following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, while the pound gained back some ground against the dollar.
Countryside Properties sees 'significant' opportunity in partnerships
Private and public partnerships housebuilder Countryside Properties’ rate of sales completions slowed but remained robust in the fourth quarter, while its order book swelled to a record size as it eyed major potential to work in partnership with local authorities and housing associations.
Bodycote appoints Dominique Yates as group finance director
Bodycote has appointed Dominique Yates as group finance director designate and executive director with effect from 2 January 2017.
Tritax Big Box acquires huge Co-op facility
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box announced on Wednesday that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the distribution warehouse and adjacent lorry parking facility at Oliver Road, Thurrock, both let to The Co-operative Group.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start on negative US, Asian cues
London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, although the pound was gaining ground against the dollar.
Domino's sales jump in Q3, on track for FY expectations
Domino’s Pizza said on Wednesday that it continued to trade well in the third quarter, building on the company’s “very strong” first half.
Kier Group offloads Mouchel Consulting for £75m
Property, residential, construction and services company Kier Group announced on Wednesday that it has completed the disposal of Mouchel Consulting to WSP Global for a total consideration of £75m, satisfied in cash.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Pump prices, buy-to-let, Brexit costs
Motorists are set to feel the pinch on petrol station forecourts after new figures showed that British fuel prices have hit the highest level in more than a year. The slide in the value of the pound has already sent the average price of unleaded petrol surging to 112. 35p a litre, the most expensive since August 24 last year, according to figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. - The Times.