Market Pulse
Wise reports strong first half
Wise reported a strong first-half financial performance on Wednesday, with revenue up 19% to £591. 9m, and underlying income reaching £662. 4m.
OSB sees 'gradual return of confidence' across core markets
Lending and retail savings group OSB said on Wednesday that there had been signs of "a gradual return of confidence" across its core markets since 1 July.
London open: Stocks surge as Trump declares victory
London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on the US presidency.
Prudential posts rise in Q3 new business profit
Prudential reported an 11% increase in new business profit to $2. 35bn for the first nine months of the year on Wednesday, buoyed by its multi-channel distribution strategy and strong geographic diversity.
Senior names Alpna Amar as CFO
Manufacturing and engineering business Senior named Alpna Amar as chief financial officer on Wednesday, with effect from May 2025.
Marks & Spencer first-half profits beat expectations
Marks & Spencer reported better-than-expected first-half profits on Wednesday as it said the food and clothing segments have now delivered market share growth for four consecutive years.
Phoenix Group taps Nic Nicandrou for CFO
Savings and retirement business Phoenix Group revealed on Wednesday that Nic Nicandrou had been appointed to the role of chief financial officer, with effect from 2 December.
Domino’s Q3 orders boosted by delivery
Domino’s Pizza posted a jump in third-quarter orders on Wednesday, underpinned by delivery orders.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Trump on course to win US presidential race
London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Eurostar, Asda, jobless rate
Cross-channel train operator Eurostar has been criticised by the advertising watchdog for exaggerating the number of £39 seats on sale. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that Eurostar ads across Instagram and Facebook for £39 tickets from London to Amsterdam and Brussels were misleading, the second time it has censured its ads this year. – Guardian.