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London open: FTSE recovers despite political turmoil
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering after heavy losses in the previous session, despite the latest political turmoil.
German factory orders unexpectedly rise in May
German factory orders unexpectedly rose in May, according to figures released on Wednesday by Destatis.
Redde Northgate FY profits rise amid strong demand
Commercial vehicle rental provider Redde Northgate reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Wednesday amid strong customer demand.
Assura acquires 17 properties in Q1, sees NHS opportunities
Primary care property investor Assura said it had acquired 17 properties during its fiscal first quarter for £110m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's selloff
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, and despite the latest turmoil in UK politics.
Trainline lifts guidance, Coats Group buys Texon International
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open 50 points higher at 7,075.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Missed bills, interest rates, CureVac, M&S
More than 2m households have missed a bill payment every month this year as people struggle to keep their heads above water in a “relentless cost of living crisis”, according to new research from consumer group Which?. In June an estimated 2. 1m households missed or defaulted on at least one mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or bill, according to the consumer champion’s monthly insight tracker. This figure has been above 2 million every month so far this year, it said.
Coats buys Texon International for $237m
Industrial thread maker Coats said it had bought footwear parts manufacturer Texon International Group for an enterprise value of $237m.