Market Report
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in June - ADP
Private sector employment in the US grew less than expected in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the ADP.
US initial jobless claims drop a touch more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a little more than expected last week.
Asia report: Most markets fall as trade concerns weigh
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors continued to weigh the ongoing concerns about global trade and Washington’s approach to its trading partners.
US pre-open: Futures point to gains ahead of Independence Day holiday
Wall Street trading looked set to begin on a positive note on Wednesday following a late rally in the previous session and ahead of a batch of data.
London midday: Stocks extend gains; services data rounds off trio of data misses
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with a weaker pound lending support as investors mulled a trio of dismal UK PMIs.
PureCircle revenues take a hit as product launches get delayed
Sweetener producer PureCircle warned on Wednesday that full-year revenues would be slightly behind its current range of expectations.
Redde secures extension with 'large insurer', trades in line
Accident management and legal services company Redde said on Wednesday that it had seen second-half trading move in line with expectations for both revenue and adjusted operating profits.
UK services sector practically grinds to a halt in June
There was more bad news on the UK economy on Wednesday as a survey showed that activity in the services sector pretty much ground to a halt in June.
Grafenia revenues set to grow after Image Everything acquisition
Manchester-based design and print business Grafenia said on Wednesday that it expects annual revenues to grow on the back of its recent acquisition of Image Everything.
LoopUp shares tumble as it warns on profits
Remote meetings company LoopUp warned on Wednesday that profits looked set to have fallen in its current trading year as macroeconomic headwinds offset some "strong" demand.
Tungsten appoints Andrew Lemonofides as CEO
Business transaction network Tungsten said on Wednesday that Andrew Lemonofides would be joining its board as chief executive in September.
JD Sports confident of meeting profit expectations
JD Sports expressed confidence on Wednesday that it will at least meet current consensus market expectations for full-year headline pre-tax profit.
Topps Tiles reports improvement in Q3 trading
Topps Tiles reported an improvement in third-quarter trading on Wednesday.
Codemasters pushes 'GRID' launch back to October
Video game developer and publisher Codemasters has decided to move the previously-announced release date of the ‘GRID’ title, it announced on Wednesday, in order to take advantage of a “more favourable” launch window during the peak release season.
UK's FCA proposes ban on crypto derivatives
The UK's financial markets regulator said it planned to ban the sale of derivatives based on crypto-assets to retail consumers.
OptiBiotix strikes LPLDL food supplement deal in Japan
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health announced on Wednesday that its fully-owned subsidiary ProBiotix Health has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with Tenshindo for the use of lactobacillus plantarum ‘LPLDL’ in cardiovascular food supplements in Japan.
Substantial shareholder pours another £0.25m into Landore Resources
Landore Resources has raised gross proceeds of £0. 25m through a subscription of 35,714,286 new ordinary shares at a price of 0. 7p each, it announced on Wednesday, with existing investor James Hudleston.
Diurnal partner submits marketing authorisation for 'Alkindi' in Australia
Speciality pharmaceutical company Diurnal Group announced on Wednesday that an application for market authorisation for ‘Alkindi’ - hydrocortisone granules in capsules for opening - has been submitted to the Australian Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) for “replacement therapy of adrenal insufficiency (AI) in infants, children and adolescents”.
Conroy Gold upbeat on latest drill results from Slieve Glah
Gold exploration and development company Conroy Gold and Natural Resources reported on Wednesday that results from its 2019 drilling programme at Slieve Glah in the Longford-Down Massif in Ireland confirmed the presence of gold in bedrock in Target Area 4.
Adjusted profit surges in TheWorks' maiden results as listed firm
Discount books and stationery retailer TheWorks. co. uk reported a 13. 2% improvement in revenue in its preliminary results on Wednesday, to £217. 5m.