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Malvern International to buy Communicate English School for £2.3m
Learning and skills development partner Malvern International has announced plans to buy Manchester-based Communicate English School for £2. 34m, in a deal that will broaden its UK footprint.
Smurfit slumps as International Paper says it won't make hostile bid
Shares in Smurfit Kappa slumped on Wednesday as US rival International Paper said it would not be making a hostile bid for the paper and packaging company.
FTSE 100 movers: Micro Focus and Burberry rally; Centrica hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% to 7,734. 49 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors digested some solid updates from Burberry and Micro Focus and deal news for Paddy Power.
Zoetis to buy veterinary diagnostics group Abaxis for $2bn
US animal health company Zoetis Inc has agreed to buy veterinary diagnostics group Abaxis for $83 per share in cash, or around $2bn.
LoopUp to buy MeetingZone for £61.4m in cash
AIM-listed remote meetings company LoopUp Group has agreed to buy Warwick Holdco, the holding company for conferencing services provider MeetingZone, for £61. 4m in cash.
London midday: Stocks flat as geopolitics weighs amid deluge of results
London stocks had flattened out by midday on Wednesday as investors weighed up solid updates from the likes of Burberry and Micro Focus and deal news for Paddy Power against geopolitical concerns.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid geopolitical tensions; bond yields in focus
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors keep an eye on bond yields, with geopolitical concerns set to weigh on sentiment.
National Express Q1 boosted by solid US performance
Transport operator National Express reported 6. 2% growth in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, with its North American business the standout performer.
Eurozone inflation confirmed at 1.2% in April
Annual inflation in the eurozone slowed to 1. 2% in April from 1. 3% the month before, well below the European Central Bank's target of close to but under 2%, data from Eurostat confirmed on Wednesday.
Moss Bros trading improves, chairman to retire next year
Menswear specialist Moss Bros announced the retirement of its chairman on Wednesday as it reported an improvement in trading.
Speedy Hire profit jumps nearly 60%, hikes dividend
Tools rental firm Speedy Hire posted a near-60% jump in full-year profit on Wednesday as it hiked its dividend and said it has kicked off the current year on a positive note.
SSP profit up 40% in first half as air passenger numbers grow
Food and beverage outlets operator SSP posted a jump in first-half profit and revenue on Wednesday as it reaped the benefits of growing air passenger numbers, new contract openings across the world and its ongoing programme of operational improvements.
Brewin Dolphin profit rises as discretionary funds, net inflows grow
Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin posted a 20% jump in interim pre-tax profit on Wednesday as discretionary funds and net inflows grew.
London open: Stocks edge up despite geopolitical concerns as Micro Focus, Burberry gain
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, with solid updates from the likes of Micro Focus and Burberry and deal news for Paddy Power helping to offset geopolitical worries.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after downbeat US session
London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in the US amid rising interest rate expectations, and as North Korea suspended talks with South Korea.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Carillion, Amazon, Thomson Reuters
Carillion collapsed as a result of “recklessness, hubris and greed” among directors who put their own financial rewards ahead of all other concerns, according to an excoriating report into the firm’s demise that spreads the blame between board members, the government, accountants and regulators. The company, which managed huge construction projects and provided government services ranging from school meals to prison maintenance and NHS cleaning, slumped into insolvency in January.