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Marshalls posts rise in FY revenue, on track to meet 2017 expectations
Landscaping products supplier Marshalls reported a jump in full-year revenue on Wednesday as it expressed confidence in meeting its 2017 expectations.
Paddy Power Betfair appoints Dan Taylor as Europe CEO
Paddy Power Betfair has appointed Dan Taylor to the newly-created role of chief executive officer for Europe, and Barni Evans as CEO of its Australian operations, Sportsbet.
Sainsbury's lifts guidance, Taylor Wimpey in line
London open The FTSE 100 index was being called down four points after its record closing high of 7,731. 02 the previous day.
Taylor Wimpey sees 2017 in line; expects further improvement this year
House builder Taylor Wimpey said 2017 results would be in line with forecasts, and expected to achieve further growth and performance improvement in 2018, despite political and economic uncertainty.
Ted Baker hails 'good' Christmas trading, retail sales up 9%
Fashion retailer Ted Baker hailed a “good” performance over the Christmas period on Wednesday as it said full-year results should be in line with its expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch weaker ahead of manufacturing data
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday after the top-flight index closed at a record high in the previous session and as investors looked to some key data releases.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: World Bank, Brexit, Shell, Amazon
Financial markets are complacent about the risks of sharply higher interest rates that could be triggered by better than expected growth in the global economy this year, the World Bank has warned. The Washington-based organisation said that much of the rich west was running at full capacity as a result of a broad-based upswing in activity, but were now vulnerable to a period of rising inflation that would prompt action from central banks. – Guardian.