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FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo shines; Bunzl tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,233. 02 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Science in Sport jumps on takeover offer
Science in Sport surged on Wednesday as it confirmed it has received a takeover proposal from investment firm db-capital at 34p a share.
Fund managers' recession expectations rise amid tariff war - BofA
A growing number of fund managers is expecting a recession this year as Trump’s tariff war takes its toll.
London midday: Stocks stay down after Nvidia warning; UK inflation in focus
London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5. 5bn hit from Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Peel Hunt upgrades Hollywood Bowl to 'buy' after recent weakness
Peel Hunt upgraded its stance on Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday to ‘buy’ from ‘add’ following recent share price weakness.
ProCook outperforms the market, hails 'strong' fourth quarter
Kitchenware retailer ProCook hailed strong fourth-quarter trading on Wednesday and said it "significantly" outperformed the market as it reported a jump in revenues.
Sosandar FY profits to miss market expectations, shares slide
Sosandar tumbled on Wednesday as it said that full-year profits and revenue were set to miss market expectations following slower sales in February.
London open: Stocks fall as Nvidia warns of $5.5bn hit from US-China trade war
London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5. 5bn hit from Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Mitie lifts profit outlook, announces £125m share buyback
Outsourcer Mitie lifted its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday following "continued good momentum" in the fourth quarter, and announced the launch of a £125m share buyback.
UK inflation slows more than expected in March
UK consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in the year to March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull China GDP, UK inflation
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest China GDP data and UK inflation figures.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: UK energy summit, Grant Thornton, Nvidia
China is to snub a major UK summit on energy security next week, the Guardian has learned, amid a growing row over the country’s involvement in UK infrastructure projects. The US will send a senior White House official to the 60-country summit, to be co-hosted with the International Energy Agency. Leading oil and gas companies are also invited, along with big technology businesses, and petrostates including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. – Guardian.