Market Pulse
Johnson Matthey FD Den Jones to step down in summer
Johnson Matthey said on Wednesday that Den Jones will step down as group finance director this summer.
Strong results at Intertek impaired by oil uncertainty
Intertek Group reported on what it termed a solid year on Wednesday, though uncertainties in the global oil and gas markets forced the FTSE 100 firm into a statutory loss for the 2015 calendar year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; UK construction PMI and US jobs report eyed
London stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday following positive sessions in the US and Asia.
AB InBev agrees sale of SABMiller stake in Snow beer
Ahead of the completion of its takeover of SABMiller, Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell the FTSE 100 company's stake in the world's largest beer brand for $1. 6bn.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, China, Schengen, Sports Direct
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned that Britain’s economy would be hit hard by a vote to leave the EU, with equities, sterling and the London property market all likely to suffer. In a gloomy report for clients, it also warns that David Cameron could lose control over his fractious Conservative party whatever the result of the June 23 referendum, adding to the uncertainty hanging over the UK economy. – Financial Times.