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Motorpoint returns to profit in H1
Vehicle retailer Motorpoint said on Wednesday that it had returned to profit in the six months ended 30 September and issued solid forward guidance.
Nationwide books £2.3bn gain on Virgin Money deal
Nationwide has recorded a bigger-than-expected £2. 3bn gain following its takeover of Virgin Money, the building society confirmed on Wednesday.
Pets at Home cuts full-year profit outlook
Pets at Home cut its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday as it highlighted a "subdued" market.
StanChart exploring sale of wealth & retail banking businesses in Africa
Standard Chartered said on Wednesday that it is exploring the potential sale of its wealth & retail banking (WRB) businesses in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia.
Auction Technology Group posts solid FY numbers
Online marketplace operator Auction Technology Group posted strong full-year numbers on Wednesday, leading it to provide some solid guidance.
Supermarket loyalty pricing not disadvantaging consumers - CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its findings on loyalty pricing in the UK grocery sector on Wednesday, concluding that such practices were not creating unfair disadvantages after a nearly year-long review.
London open: Stocks flat as investors continue to mull Trump tariffs
London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the implications of Trump’s news tariffs and ahead of a key US inflation reading.
French consumer confidence hits five-month low
Consumer confidence in France fell to its lowest level in five months in November with households turning more negative about their living standards and personal finances.
'Challenging' conditions hit earnings at Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey posted a drop in sales and profits on Wednesday, weighed down by the "challenging" macroeconomic backdrop.
Sunrise Resources completes offload of Crow Springs mining claims
Sunrise Resources announced on Wednesday that it has received the final payment of $75,000 from Dicalite Management Group, completing the $150,000 sale of mining claims in the Crow Springs area of Nevada.
RBNZ lowers interest rate, tempers expectations for future cuts
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered its official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4. 25% on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive half-point cut.
Aston Martin raises £210m to support growth and help liquidity
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced it has raised £210m through share and private debt placings to support its growth and investment strategy and shore up its balance sheet, one day after announcing its second profit warning within two months.
Pennon Group swings to half-year loss
Pennon Group reported a statutory loss before tax of £38. 8m for the first half on Wednesday, swinging from a profit of £3. 2m year-on-year, as restructuring costs and investments weighed on the bottom line despite a 17. 5% increase in underlying revenue to £527. 2m.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after positive US session
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, where the S&P hit a fresh record high, and as investors mulled the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
GSK's liquid meningitis vaccine approved by EU regulators
GSK's liquid meningitis vaccine Menveo has been approved by EU regulators, paving the way for a simpler vaccination process against invasive meningococcal disease (IMD).
easyJet full-year profits surge, GSK meningococcal vaccine gets EC approval
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 4% on Tuesday at 8,258. 61.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Bookies, water companies, John Lewis
Bookmakers and casinos will be forced to fund NHS services that tackle problem gambling, after Labour rubber-stamped the previous government’s plans, which also include a cap of as little as £2 on the sums that can be staked on online slot machines. The Guardian revealed on Monday that the government was poised to approve the new “statutory levy”, using proceeds of around £100m a year to fund research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms. – Guardian.