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US job openings little changed in March, quits continue to retreat
The number of job openings in the U. S. declined only slightly in March, but the number of so-called quits continued to retreat.
Factory sector activity slows by more than expected in April, ISM says
Factory sector activity in the U. S. declined unexpectedly last month, even as price pressures picked up, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Johnson & Johnson proposes $6.5bn deal to settle talc claims
Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $6. 5bn deal to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its talc products cause cancer, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Flutter shareholders vote in favour of US primary listing
Shareholders in Flutter Entertainment voted on Wednesday in favour of moving the Paddy Power owner’s primary listing to New York from London.
CVS Health shares fall on earnings miss, lowered outlook
Shares in pharmacy giant CVS Health were falling on Wednesday, after its first-quarter results fell short of expectations, with both revenue and adjusted earnings missing the mark.
US private sector employment rises more than expected - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected April, according to figures released on Wednesday by the ADP.
Pfizer ups full-year earnings outlook
Pfizer raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, on the back of solid demand for its non-Covid products.
Next warns on Q2 but holds guidance as first-quarter sales beat estimates
UK fashion retailer Next said first-quarter sales came in ahead of forecasts and held guidance for the full year but warned that the next three months would be weaker due to wet spring weather.
First-quarter earnings beat forecasts at Carlyle
The Carlyle Group reported an above-forecast jump in earnings on Wednesday, boosted by the sale of assets.
UK manufacturing sector shrinks - PMI
The UK manufacturing sector shrank last month, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as supply chain disruption hit home.
Wickes reiterates full-year outlook despite sales slide
Wickes Group left its full-year outlook unchanged on Wednesday, despite "challenging" market conditions hitting sales in its design and installation business.
Computacenter warns on first-half profits
Computacenter warned on first-half profits on Wednesday, citing strong prior-year comparatives and challenging UK markets.
Smith & Nephew maintains guidance after strong first quarter
Smith & Nephew reported first-quarter revenue of $1. 39bn in an update on Wednesday, up 2. 9% year-on-year, as its orthopaedics business continued to recover.
UK house prices fall again in April - Nationwide
UK house prices unexpectedly fell in April for the second month in a row, as borrowing rates went up, according to figures released on Wednesday by Nationwide.