“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Wednesday after mixed trading overnight in the US and Asia,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Significantly, the...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc on Wednesday reported a double-digit increase in profit and earnings per share for its recently completed financial year and forecasted...

Vistry Group PLC on Wednesday announced a lower forward order book, but noted strengthening demand from the private rented sector market.

The Kent, England-based house builder...

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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Vanquis Banking Group PLC, up 10% at 77.30p,...

The UK competition regulator on Wednesday opened a probe into the acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC by larger peer Aviva PLC

The motor and...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Wednesday maintained its medium-term financial objectives, ahead of a capital markets event.

The soft drink bottler re-affirmed mid-term growth objectives,...

Burberry Group PLC on Wednesday announced new cost-cutting measures after reporting lower annual sales as its strategic reset continues.

The London-based luxury goods manufacturer reported a...

Persimmon PLC on Wednesday said it will sell its full fibre broadband service FibreNest to BUUK Infrastructure.

The York, England-based housebuilder said the discounted total enterprise...

Spirax Group PLC on Wednesday said it delivered low single-digit organic revenue growth so far this year, and maintains its outlook for the whole of...

Imperial Brands PLC on Wednesday said Chief Executive Stefan Bomhard will retire this year as it reported a drop in half-year sales.

The Bristol, England-based tobacco...