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FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders slump on Budget; StanChart rallies
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% to 7,447. 38 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, as investors digested Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Budget.
US initial jobless claims drop a little more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a touch more than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Breedon revenues jump 56% in 10 months
AIM-listed Breedon said on Wednesday that it delivered "another solid performance" in the 10 months to the end of October, with both volumes and revenue ahead of the previous year.
London midday: Stocks push up ahead of Budget; Kingfisher and Reckitt lead pack
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors sifted through corporate releases ahead of the Autumn Budget.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of FOMC minutes
US futures pointed to a marginally firmer open on Wall Street on Wednesday following record highs in the previous session, as investors looked to the minutes of the latest FOMC meeting.
SSP full-year profit up, announces £100m special dividend
SSP reported a rise in full-year profit on Wednesday as it announced a special dividend of around £100m, but said that like-for-like revenue growth next year is expected to drop slightly.
Biffa swings to first-half profit, declares maiden dividend
Waste management company Biffa, which floated last year, reported a rise in interim revenue on Wednesday as it swung to a profit and reaffirmed its expectations for the full year.
Charles Stanley warns over regulatory changes
Wealth manager Charles Stanley posted a jump in interim profit on Wednesday but cautioned that it may struggle to meet current market expectations if it does not see a higher level of trading activity or other revenue increases in the second half.
Finsbury Food says trading in line, revenue up 4% in first four months
Cake and bread manufacturer Finsbury said on Wednesday that trading in the first four months of the year has been in line with expectations.
ScS hails strong start to the year
Sofa and flooring retailer ScS said on Wednesday that it has made a good start to the year.
Quiz posts 35% jump in revenue in first results since IPO
In its first trading update as an AIM-listed company, fashion brand Quiz reported a 35% jump in interim revenue, driven by growth across all of its channels.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Budget; Thomas Cook tanks
London stocks edged tentatively higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors sifted through corporate releases ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Countryside Properties operating profit, completions up amid strong demand
Housebuilder and regeneration partner Countryside Properties posted a rise in annual operating profit on Wednesday as revenue and completions grew amid strong demand.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of Autumn Budget
London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the Autumn Budget.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Uber hack, Hinckley Point, LSE
Uber concealed a massive global breach of the personal information of 57 million customers and drivers in October 2016, failing to notify the individuals and regulators, the company acknowledged on Tuesday. Uber also confirmed it had paid the hackers responsible $100,000 to delete the data and keep the breach quiet, which was first reported by Bloomberg. – Guardian.