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Wednesday preview: Fed to announce policy tightening, UK retail sales due
Results from Kingfisher and Babcock, followed by official data on UK retail sales will for many traders prove only an hors d'œuvre for the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement late on Wednesday.
London police investigate 'suspicious' packages near Holborn tube, Leadenhall Market
Police in London evacuated the area around Holborn underground station and Leadenhall Market on Tuesday as they investigated two separate reports of "suspicious" packages.
Big supermarkets' sales boosted by inflation but LADs still grabbing share
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons all continues to grow sales in recent weeks as the supermarket industry extended its run of success as grocery price inflation continues to surge.
London midday: FTSE inches up as pound buffeted by Carney calls, Fed plans
London stocks steadily edged higher as Tuesday wore on as the pound gave up early gains against the dollar.
Keywords Studios confirms trading remains on track for strong year
Keywords Studios said trading has continued to buzz along as expected as the computer games industry services provider confirmed the strong first-half numbers that it had largely released in advance.
Speedy Hire's upbeat update sparks new HSS merger talk
Speedy Hire reassured investors that its turnaround strategy was gaining traction and that full year profits will be ahead of target as services revenues rise, sparking renewed talk of a merger with embattled rival HSS.
Ocado hit by cost comments but sales and order numbers surge
Online grocery specialist Ocado reported a slight acceleration of growth in the third quarter of the year but comments about a short-term spike in costs hit the shares on Tuesday.
London open: FTSE flat as pound cancels out positive mood
London stocks were flat on Tuesday morning as the pound rose against the dollar to counteract positive sentiment after further record highs were posted on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip as dollar wavers ahead of Fed decision
London stocks were expected to start slightly lower on Tuesday as the pound rebounded to counteract positive sentiment after new record highs were posted on Wall Street overnight.
Reckitt Benckiser pencils in ex-Pepsi man Sinclair as chairman
Reckitt Benckiser Group has chosen Chris Sinclair to be its next chairman after Adrian Bellamy decided he will retire from the role next year.