Market Pulse
Volex trades in line during H1
Critical power and data transmission products manufacturer Volex said on Wednesday that its H1 trading performance was in line with expectations, with revenues in excess of $510. 0m.
4Global wins 'significant contract extension' with Peruvian government
Data and technology business 4Global said on Wednesday that it has struck a "significant contract extension" with an international customer.
CAP-XX inks smart metering contract with South African client
Supercapacitors manufacturer CAP-XX said on Wednesday that it has signed a contract with a new customer in the South African smart meter sector following a successful design-in project.
Primary Health Properties rent growth slows amid falling inflation
Healthcare facilities investor Primary Health Properties reported an additional £2. 7m in rental income in a third quarter update on Wednesday - a slight decrease compared to £3. 3 million for the same period in 2023.
GSK UTI treatment gets FDA priority review status
GSK announced on Wednesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its new drug application (NDA) for gepotidacin, a first-in-class oral antibiotic, under priority review.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 called higher, UK CPI and Trump in focus
Stock futures were pointing to a slightly higher start for London's top-flight index on Wednesday following the release of a weaker-than-expected reading on UK inflation.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Water firms, Labour tax raid, Boeing, BMW
The future ownership of the water industry should be decided by a citizens’ assembly to remove decision-making from boardrooms and impose democracy on the sector, a private member’s bill is to argue. Labour MP Clive Lewis, who in the past has called for water to be put back into public ownership, will introduce his bill on the future of water ownership and management later today. - Guardian.