Market Pulse
Scapa Group benefits from currency movements in first half
Bonding solutions and adhesives company Scapa Group posted a period-end update for the six months to 30 September on Wednesday.
Mirada signals 'strong' half-year
Audio-visual content interaction company Mirada posted a trading update for the period to 30 September on Wednesday.
Hollywood Bowl strikes a solid full-year
Following the successful listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 21 September, ten-pin bowling operator Hollywood Bowl Group posted a trading update for the year to 30 September on Wednesday.
HgCapital acquires Baldwins to create CogitalGroup
CogitalGroup, backed by accounting services and technology investor HgCapital, announced an investment in Baldwins, one of the UK's largest firms of independent accountants, on Wednesday.
Digital Barriers flags strong half-year as it signs another US contract
Surveillance, security and safety visual intelligence company Digital Barriers posted an update on trading for the six months to 30 September on Wednesday, and also announced the award of a contract with a US government agency to begin implementing its ThruVis technology for public transport security.
US close: Stocks end lower as Fed chatter loudens
Wall Street's main stock market averages fell back in the wake of the latest dose of Fedspeak and following disappointing results from aluminium maker Alcoa on Tuesday.
Europe open: Stocks drift lower; Ericsson tumbles on profit warning
European stocks drifted a little lower in early trade following negative sessions in the US and Asia, with Ericsson under the cosh after a profit warning.
Marston's sales rise as it plots further pub openings
Brewer and pub operator Marston’s said it had made “good progress” during the year as underlying pre-tax profit is in line with the company’s expectations as it plots further pub, bar and lodging openings.
Fresnillo's Q3 gold and silver production rises
Precious metals miner Fresnillo reported an increase in silver and gold production during the third quarter at its Mexico mines on Wednesday, while the turnaround plan at the company continued to progress, but not at the pace expected.
London open: Stocks little changed; pound gains ground versus dollar
London stocks were little changed in early trade following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, while the pound gained back some ground against the dollar.
Countryside Properties sees 'significant' opportunity in partnerships
Private and public partnerships housebuilder Countryside Properties’ rate of sales completions slowed but remained robust in the fourth quarter, while its order book swelled to a record size as it eyed major potential to work in partnership with local authorities and housing associations.
Bodycote appoints Dominique Yates as group finance director
Bodycote has appointed Dominique Yates as group finance director designate and executive director with effect from 2 January 2017.
Tritax Big Box acquires huge Co-op facility
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box announced on Wednesday that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the distribution warehouse and adjacent lorry parking facility at Oliver Road, Thurrock, both let to The Co-operative Group.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start on negative US, Asian cues
London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, although the pound was gaining ground against the dollar.
Domino's sales jump in Q3, on track for FY expectations
Domino’s Pizza said on Wednesday that it continued to trade well in the third quarter, building on the company’s “very strong” first half.
Kier Group offloads Mouchel Consulting for £75m
Property, residential, construction and services company Kier Group announced on Wednesday that it has completed the disposal of Mouchel Consulting to WSP Global for a total consideration of £75m, satisfied in cash.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Pump prices, buy-to-let, Brexit costs
Motorists are set to feel the pinch on petrol station forecourts after new figures showed that British fuel prices have hit the highest level in more than a year. The slide in the value of the pound has already sent the average price of unleaded petrol surging to 112. 35p a litre, the most expensive since August 24 last year, according to figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. - The Times.