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Elementis earnings drop but dividend held as self-help continues
Elementis posted full year results showing a 22. 5% fall in operating profits as revenues dipped and currency movements hit margins, with management focused on self-help measures to steer through the uncertain economic backdrop.
Eurozone manufacturing growth ticks up less than estimated in February
Growth in the eurozone manufacturing sector picked up a little less than initially estimated in February, according to figures released on Wednesday.
UK manufacturing growth slows in February
Growth in the UK manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in February, according to data released on Wednesday.
Europe open: Stocks jump on Trump spending pledges, weaker euro, Chinese data
Stocks on the Continent began the day higher after US president Donald Trump truck pledged higher spending on infrastructure and defence overnight in a speech to Congress.
Investigation into Fox's Sky takeover to be triggered in coming weeks
An investigation into Sky's takeover by 21st Century Fox could begin by the middle of March, according to reports, as Rupert Murdoch’s US company formally notifies regulators of the deal.
IP Group commits £1.5m to Actual Experience placing
Intellectual property-based business developer IP Group noted on Wednesday that its portfolio company Actual Experience raised a total of £17. 5m before expenses, by means of a conditional placing.
AG Barr to cut IRN-BRU sugar content
Soft drinks maker AG Barr confirmed on Wednesday that it plans to reduce the sugar content across its drinks portfolio so that more than 90% of its beverages will contain less than 5g of total sugar per 100ml by this autumn.
Chorus of Fed speakers push March rate hike odds as high as 70%
Hawkish remarks from a chorus of Fed speakers pushed market implied odds of a US central bank rate hike in mid-March as high as 70% at one point on Tuesday evening, before they fell back.
James Fisher venture awarded Shanghai Salvage contract
James Fisher and Sons announced on Wednesday that its joint venture company, Wuhu Divex Diving Systems, had been awarded a contract by Shanghai Salvage to supply a mobile, 12-man saturation diving system capable of diving to depths of 300m.
Amazon server error causes widespread internet shutdown
A fault at an Amazon data centre caused widespread outages at many major websites and services on Tuesday evening.
China manufacturing PMIs hold up better than expected in February
China's factories whirred back to life in February, boosted by strong demand for overseas, although some economists said the outlook was weaker.
Evraz's 2016 earnings rise following cost cutting programme
Evraz’s earnings for 2016 rose following a cost-cutting programme, while the Russian steel miner remains “cautiously optimistic” about the future of the commodity market.
International Personal Finance slumps as it posts 20% drop in profit
Consumer credit lender International Personal Finance tanked on Wednesday as it reported a 20% drop in full-year pre-tax profit.
First Group and Stagecoach shortlisted for East Midlands rail franchise
FTSE 250 listed transport operators FirstGroup and Stagecoach have been shortlisted by the government for the East Midlands rail franchise, which was due to run out in March 2018 but has now been extended.
UK house prices unexpectedly rise in February, says Nationwide
House prices unexpectedly picked up in February, according to the latest survey from mortgage lender Nationwide.
London open: Stocks edge higher as investors digest earnings, Trump speech
Stocks in London edged higher in early trade as investors sifted through more earnings news and digested US President Donald Trump's first address to Congress, and they looked ahead to some key manufacturing data.
Polymetal makes payment for Primorskoye in shares
Polymetal International confirmed the payment of a deferred consideration for the acquisition of the Primorskoye property on Wednesday.
Zoopla owner buys estate agent software provider
ZPG, the owner of property websites Zoopla and PrimeLocation, has bought Expert Agent, a software provider for estate agents, for an undisclosed fee.
Tritax Big Box agrees new £90m loan facility
Tritax Big Box said it had agreed a new long-term, interest only, fixed rate term £90m loan facility with PGIM Real Estate Finance.