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FTSE 100 movers: WPP rallies on upgrade; Wood Group and Sainsbury's slump
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 2% to 6,891. 07 in afternoon trade as investors awaited the outcome of Theresa May's confidence vote.
National Grid appoints Andy Agg as new CFO
National Grid has appointed Andy Agg as chief financial officer with effect from 1 January 2019.
Directa Plus to raise £4m in placing, open offer
Graphene-based products supplier Directa Plus announced plans on Wednesday for a share placing and open offer to raise around £4m, the net proceeds of which will be used to up investment to drive growth.
Norway's DNO confirms 152p a share takeover bid for Faroe Petroleum
DNO has confirmed its 152p per share cash offer for Faroe Petroleum.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid signs of US-China progress
US stocks looked set for an upbeat open on Wednesday amid signs of improving trade relations between the US and China.
Filtronic set to make a loss for the year, shares crash
Shares in Filtronic tanked on Wednesday as the AIM-listed designer and manufacturer of antennas said it expects to make a loss for the current year as one of its customers will be purchasing fewer antennas than originally planned.
London midday: Stocks rise amid trade war hopes, May faces leadership challenge
Calm prevailed in London's financial markets on Wednesday amid signs of improving Sino-US relations, with the FTSE 100 firmly in the green by midday and the pound languishing at recent lows but up on the day as investors mulled news of Theresa May's leadership challenge.
Fulham Shore bucks the trend as profits rise; considers further expansion
Franco Manca and The Real Greek owner Fulham Shore posted a jump in interim pre-tax profit on Wednesday and said it is considering extending its opening programme beyond the current financial year.
Superdry blames the weather again as it warns on profits
A day after its shares tumbled on the back of a broker downgrade, Superdry warned on profit again, pinning the blame on the weather as it posted a slump in underlying interim profit.
London open: Stocks inch higher on trade hopes, May faces leadership challenge
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from an upbeat Asian session as investors grew increasingly optimistic about Sino-US trade relations, even as Theresa May faced a leadership challenge.
Marshalls to buy brick manufacturer Edenhall, to exceed FY expectations
Marshalls announced the acquisition on Wednesday of concrete brick manufacturer Edenhall for up to £17. 2m as it said it expects to exceed full-year expectations thanks to better second-half revenue growth.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain amid optimism about Sino-US relations
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Wednesday, taking their cue from an upbeat Asian session as investors grew increasingly optimistic about Sino-US trade relations.