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Totally wins new contract, secures contract extension
Healthcare service provider Totally announced on Wednesday that its urgent care and planned care divisions had been awarded a further contract extension and a new contract, respectively.
Barclays expects European equities to 'grind higher', despite near-term risks
Barclays believes European equities will continue to move higher this year, despite the potential for near-term volatility.
Wameja upbeat on performance of Mastercard joint ventrue
Wameja updated the market on the performance of its HomeSend global payments joint venture with Mastercard on Wednesday, reporting a 6% quarter-on-quarter increase in the average transaction value over the third quarter.
FCA secures £676,000 order to recover deposits
The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a restitution order to recover £676,000 from defendants accused of taking unauthorised deposits from investors.
Canaccord Genuity downgrades Tullow oil to 'sell'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity have lowered their target price on exploration and production outfit Tullow Oil from 33. 0p to 20. 0p and dropped their rating on the stock from 'hold' to 'sell'.
United Utilities to sell stake in Tallinn Water
United Utilities said on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its stake in Estonia’s Tallinn Water for €100. 26m in cash.
Pace of growth slows in China's services sector
Growth in China’s services sector slowed notably in January, data published on Wednesday showed.
Eurozone heads back to recession after January drop - PMI
The eurozone's economy is on course for a return to recession after output shrank at a faster pace in January because of tougher Covid-19 restrictions.
MJ Hudson grows interim revenues despite Covid-19 impacts
Asset management consultancy MJ Hudson said on Wednesday that underlying revenues had grown year-on-year during the first six months of the trading year, despite the "disruptive effects" of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Frontier posts decent first half as game sales surge in lockdowns
Video game developer and publisher Frontier Developments reported revenue of £36. 9m in its first half on Wednesday, rising from £32m year-on-year.
UK services activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months
The UK’s services sector suffered the sharpest decline in business activity in January in eight months, but the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines helped to lift optimism to its highest since May 2014, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
Mattioli Woods acquiring wealth management firm Montagu
Wealth management and employee benefits company Mattioli Woods announced the acquisition of Montagu from its shareholder on Wednesday, for total consideration of up to £2. 34m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Barclays downgrades Unite Group, cuts price target
Barclays has downgraded Unite Group on the back of the student accommodation provider’s ongoing exposure to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Santander posts first annual loss on Covid-19 impact
Santander plunged to its first ever annual loss as revenue fell and the Spanish bank wrote down the value of assets in the UK and other markets during the Covid-19 crisis.
Barclays upgrades Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey
Barclays adjusted its ratings on UK housebuilding stocks on Wednesday, lifting its stance on Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey, but downgrading Barratt Developments and Crest Nicholson.
Berenberg upgrades Upper Crust owner SSP, shares rally
Berenberg has upgraded SSP Group to ‘buy’ on "compelling" longer-term growth opportunities, despite the near-term risks.
Issa bros, TDR to sell Asda forecourts to own EG Group for £750m
Billionaire UK businessmen Zuber and Mohsin and TDR Capital are selling Asda's petrol forecourts business to their EG Group for £750m after completing their deal to buy the supermarket chain from Walmart.
Europe open: Shares boosted by 'Super Mario' optimism
European shares rose again on Wednesday as investors took heart from positive sessions overnight on Wall Street and Asia and the prospect of political stability in Italy.
Ferguson gears up for spring debut on Wall Street
Ferguson expects to start trading on Wall Street by March 2021, the British blue-chip plumbing group said on Monday.
London open: Stocks rise on vaccine, US stimulus hopes
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with sentiment underpinned by vaccine optimism and US stimulus hopes.