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China inflation nudges higher, narrowly misses forecasts
Inflation in China nudged marginally higher in May, official data showed on Wednesday, while producer prices eased.
Rentokil surges as Nelson Peltz's Trian said to have taken 'significant' stake
Rentokil surged to the top of the FTSE 100 on Wednesday following reports that activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has taken a "significant" stake in the pest control company.
Scancell shares jump on new antibody agreement with major biotech firm
Scancell Holdings saw shares surge on Wednesday after the the AIM-listed oncology immunotherapies group announced an agreement with a "major international biotechnology company".
HSS Hire loses key customer Amey, shares slide
HSS Hire tanked on Wednesday as it announced the loss of a key customer.
Molten Ventures asset value rises in 'productive' year
Molten Ventures reported a gross portfolio value of £1. 379bn in its final results on Wednesday, a slight increase from £1. 371bn year-on-year, as net assets grew to £1. 251bn from £1. 194bn.
DFS cites weaker demand, Red Sea disruption as it warns on profits again
DFS warned on profits again on Wednesday as it pointed to weaker demand and Red Sea disruption.
Legal & General unveils £200m buyback and restructuring plan
Insurance, retirement and investment services group Legal & General has announced a £200m share buyback as it set out plans to restructure the business into three core units and promised to increase shareholder returns.