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Helios Underwriting shares rise after value update
Lloyd’s market investment vehicle Helios Underwriting updated the market on the value of its capacity portfolio on Wednesday, following the recent capacity auctions at Lloyd’s.
Tern opts out of further investment in Konektio
Internet-of-things investor Tern announced on Wednesday that it has decided not to further invest in its portfolio company InVMA, operating as Konektio.
Strip Tinning secures temporary EV parts nomination
Specialised automotive connection system supplier Strip Tinning has received a serial nomination for producing parts within its electric vehicle (EV) business, it announced on Wednesday.
Begbies Traynor acquires Bristol-based Andrew Forbes
Business recovery, financial advisory, and property services consultancy Begbies Traynor Group announced the completed acquisition of Andrew Forbes on Wednesday.
Eurozone retail sales decline for third straight month
Retail sales in the Eurozone fell by 0. 3% in September, declining for the third straight month, according to data released on Wednesday by Eurostat.
ITM Power unveils new 'Hybrid Stack' technology
ITM Power took the wraps off its latest innovation on Wednesday, the ‘Hybrid Stack’, designed to provide existing customers who operate earlier MegaWatt Electrolyser Platform (MEP) generation products with an efficiency boost of around 10%.
Seeing Machines secures new automotive programme
Driver monitoring technology specialist Seeing Machines has secured a new automotive programme award, announced on Wednesday, as it also released its quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs) for the September quarter.
German inflation slows to two-year low, as expected
German inflation dropped to its lowest level in over two years last month, according to final figures released Wednesday by the federal statistics office, as energy prices sank and food inflation slowed.
Asia report: Markets tumble, Japan manufacturer confidence improves
Most Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed and volatile trading day on Wednesday, as Seoul’s benchmark index reversed half of the gains made earlier this week.
Cordiant Digital wins nationwide tender for Polskie Radio
Digital infrastructure investor Cordiant Digital Infrastructure revealed on Wednesday that its Polish portfolio company has won a nationwide tender to extend digital broadcast coverage to 17 regional radio stations for Polskie Radio.
Critical Metals establishes Molulu's first primary school
Mining company Critical Metals said on Wednesday that it has successfully opened Molulu's first primary school.
Europe open: Shares slip on oil, China worries
European shares were slightly lower at the open as weaker oil prices and poor China data depressed sentiment.
Tate & Lyle appoints new chair after four-month search
Food and beverage ingredients and solutions group Tate & Lyle has announced it is appointing industry veteran David Hearn as its new chair after a four-month search.
London open: Markets struggle for direction, but M&S shares surge
The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction in early deals on Wednesday as investors continued to act cautiously following strong gains made last week.
ITV revenue rises 1pc despite advertising downturn
ITV reported a 1% improvement in total revenue for the first nine months of the year on Wednesday, to £2. 98bn.
JD Wetherspoon upbeat on strong recent trading
JD Wetherspoon updated the market on its trading for the 14 weeks ended 5 November, reporting a 9. 5% increase in like-for-like sales compared to the same period last year.
UK Commercial Property REIT in talks with Picton on possible merger
UK Commercial Property REIT on Wednesday said it was in talks with Picton Property Income Limited on a possible all-share merger.
Hiscox reports strong written premium growth
Specialist insurer Hiscox reported strong growth in group insurance contract written premiums (ICWP) on Wednesday in the first nine months of the year, increasing 6. 8% in constant currency to reach $3. 76bn.
Galliford Try finance chief appointed new CFO at Persimmon
Housebuilder Persimmon has nabbed the head of finance at sector peer Galliford Try as its new chief financial officer.
Serco wins £200m UK govt electronic monitoring contract
UK government contractor Serco said it had won a £200m contract to deliver electronic monitoring services for the Ministry of Justice.