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Gelion opens new battery R&D facility
Battery technology specialist Gelion opened a new research and development facility in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday.
Next close to snapping up FatFace in £100m deal - report
Next is reportedly close to snapping up FatFace in a deal worth more than £100m.
CMA seeks feedback on Vodafone's planned merger with Three UK
Vodafone’s planned merger with Three UK came under the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) spotlight on Wednesday, as the regulator invited feedback from third parties over the impact it could have on the competitive landscape.
German inflation eases to fresh low
German inflation eased in September to the lowest level since the start of the Ukraine war, official data showed on Wednesday.
Heathrow passenger numbers exceed 2019 levels in September
Heathrow said on Wednesday that passenger numbers exceeded 2019 levels in September for the first time since February 2020.
Brickability flags fall in revenue, announces Topek acquisition
Construction materials distributor Brickability Group announced the acquisition of Group Topek on Wednesday, further solidifying its position in the cladding market by offering capabilities such as design, fabrication, and installation services.
London midday: Stocks little changed, buoyed by retreat in Gilt yields
Stocks in London were little changed on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U. S. later in the session.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed as markets pause after recent rally
European stocks were mixed on Wednesday, as investors paused for breath following the best daily performance in nearly a year.
US pre-open: Stocks inch higher ahead of PPI data as bond yields retreat
Stock futures were edging higher on Wednesday morning, though gains were limited as investors exercised caution ahead of key inflation figures and more Fedspeak over the coming days.
GSK settles California Zantac lawsuit
GSK has agreed to settle another lawsuit concerning its discontinued heartburn treatment Zantac, the drugs giant confirmed on Wednesday.
Asia report: Seoul leads most markets higher in buoyant trading
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region finished on a mostly upward trajectory on Wednesday, with South Korean stocks being the pacesetter in gains.
Big Yellow raises £110m to 'build out' store pipeline
Big Yellow said on Wednesday that it has raised around £110m in a placing and retail offer to "build out the group's existing pipeline of stores".
Trustpilot slumps after Northzone sells 13m shares
Trustpilot slid on Wednesday after venture capital fund Northzone sold 13m shares in the company in a placing.
FirstGroup hikes full-year forecasts after encouraging first half
Passenger transport operator FirstGroup issued an encouraging trading update for the 27 weeks ended 30 September on Wednesday, revealing a robust performance ahead of expectations.
DSW Capital elevates finance chief to deputy CFO position
Mid-market professional services provider DSW Capital promoted its chief financial officer, Nicole Burstow, to deputy chief executive officer on Wednesday.
Caledonian Trust fails to secure sale of St Margaret's House
Caledonian Trust put the potential sale of St Margaret’s House (SMH) at 151 London Road, Edinburgh, on an uncertain footing on Wednesday, as discussions with interested parties have not culminated in a concrete agreement.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on Calnex
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on telecommunications equipment company Calnex from 165. 0p to 110. 0p on Wednesday but said a recovery was likely to take place in 2024.
Berenberg prefers gold miners after recent de-rating
Berenberg said it remains upbeat about the long-term investment picture in the metals and mining sector, but has warned of some near-term uncertainty and highlighted gold plays as the safe option right now.
Watkin Jones FY underlying PBIT seen at 'approximately break-even'
Residential property manager Watkin Jones said on Wednesday that it now expects full-year revenues to exceed £400. 0m and underlying profits before interest and tax to be at "approximately break-even" as "challenging market conditions" look set to continue.
Shares fall as sales growth slows at LVMH
Shares in luxury goods giant LVMH fell on Wednesday, after weaker global demand caused sales growth to slow.