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FTSE 250 movers: Dunelm rallies as sales rise; Pagegroup under pressure
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% to 20,163. 11 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with Dunelm in the lead after a well-received update.
FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew rallies on Elliott reports; Mondi tanks on warning
London's FTSE 100 was flat at 7,535. 52 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of the latest FOMC minutes.
Rurelec confirms early stage discussions over possible offer
AIM-listed Rurelec confirmed on Wednesday that it is in discussions with a consortium led by former chief executive Peter Earl regarding a possible offer for the company.
Deltic makes no offer for Revolution, clears way for Stonegate
Nightclub owner Deltic has decided not to make a formal offer for Revolution Bars before the deadline, meaning the path is now clear for Slug and Lettuce owner Stonegate to crack on with its takeover.
Ultra Electronics wins £9m contract at Heathrow airport
Ultra Electronics has won a £9m baggage management software contract with the Airline Operators Committee at Heathrow Airport.
Royal Mail lifted by UBS upgrade to 'neutral'
Royal Mail got a boost on Wednesday as UBS upgraded its stance on the stock to 'neutral' from 'sell' following recent share price underperformance, which leaves it more fairly valued.
London midday: Stocks drift lower as investors eye FOMC minutes
London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Wednesday in a pretty listless session, as investors awaited the release of the minutes from the Federal Open Markets Committee's September meeting after the close.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of FOMC minutes, earnings
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s September meeting and the start of the third-quarter earnings season.
Speedy Hire secures extension to bank facilities
Tools, equipment and plant hire services company Speedy Hire has secured an extension to its existing bank facilities.
Countryside Properties completions up 28% amid good demand
Countryside Properties posted a jump in completions on Wednesday thanks to strong demand from first-time buyers and low interest rates.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as investors eye Fed minutes; Dunelm surges
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday, with little in the way of market-moving news due before the minutes from the Federal Open Markets Committee's previous meeting after the close.
Dunelm LFL sales up but margins hit
Homeware retailer Dunelm reported a jump in total like-for-like sales on Wednesday, but said the addition of Worldstores - which it acquired last November - has hit margins.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher as Catalonia worries ease
London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday, in line with Europe after Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont softened his stance on independence, looking to negotiate with Madrid.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Tesco, energy, RBS, Monarch
The sheer scale of supermarket firm Tesco meant the financial picture could change “overnight”, a court has heard. Nicholas Purnell QC, for the defence, gave the example of March 2014 when the finance team forecast a monthly sales shortfall of £108m versus internal targets for the UK food business – only for that figure to be reduced by £32m some 24 hours later. – Guardian.