FTSE 100 Falls After Mixed Trading in US, Asia
0904 GMT - The FTSE 100 falls following mixed trading in the U.S. and Asia as the prospect of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates lifted U.S. Treasury yields, denting global technology shares. The London index drops 0.1% to 7498 points. "The more circumspect sentiment from other markets inevitably unsettled U.K. investors in early trade, following a strong initial session for the year," Interactive Investor analyst Richard Hunter says. "Even so, losses were minimal in early exchanges with some support being found from stock specific strength, such as InterContinental Hotels and Ocado, both of which rose following broker upgrades." (renae.dyer@wsj.com)
Companies News:
MyHealthChecked to Supply Lloyds Pharmacy with Rapid Covid-19 Antigen testing
MyHealthChecked PLC said Wednesday that it has signed a contract to supply Lloyds Pharmacy with fit-to-fly Covid-19 rapid antigen test, without disclosing financial details.
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Blue Star Capital Isn't Aware of Any Reason for Share Price Rise
Blue Star Capital PLC said Wednesday that it isn't aware of any reason for the recent rise in its share price.
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W Resources Cuts 2021 Guidance, Conducts Equity Raise on Issues at Tungsten Mine
W Resources PLC on Wednesday lowered 2021 production guidance and announced an equity raise on the back of operational challenges at its La Parrilla tungsten and tin mine in Spain.
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UK Watchdog Serves Initial Enforcement Order on NEC Software's Acquisition of Capita Businesses
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority said Wednesday that it has served an initial enforcement order on the planned acquisition of Capita PLC's Secure Solutions and Services businesses by NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd.
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Glenveagh Properties Sees Significant Rise in 2021 Revenue
Glenveagh Properties PLC said Wednesday that it expects to report a significant rise in revenue for 2021, driven by a 64% increase in the sale of new homes.
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Concurrent Technologies Sees 2021 Rev, Profitability Slightly Above Market Views
Concurrent Technologies PLC said Wednesday that it expects to report revenue and profitability slightly above market expectations for 2021, despite continuing component supply-chain challenges.
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Belvoir Appoints Michelle Brook as Financial Services Director
Belvoir Group PLC said Wednesday that Michelle Brook has been appointed as financial services director with immediate effect.
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EPE Special Opportunities Stops Share Buybacks
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd. said Wednesday that it doesn't plan to buy back any more of its shares in the market.
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Northcoders Group Appoints Angela Williams as Chairwoman
Northcoders Group PLC said Wednesday that Angela Williams has been appointed as chairwoman with effect from Jan. 4 following the retirement from the board of Sandy Lindsay.
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BlueRock Diamonds COO, Subsidiary CEO Steps Down
BlueRock Diamonds PLC said Wednesday that Gus Simbanegavi will step down from the role of chief operating officer and as chief executive of its Kareevlei Mining subsidiary.
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Oxford BioMedica Signs Deal to License, Supply LentiVector Platform
Oxford BioMedica PLC said Wednesday that it has signed a deal to license and supply its LentiVector platform to Cabaletta Bio Inc.
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Airtel Africa to Sell Tanzania Telecommunications Tower Assets for $176.1 Mln
Airtel Africa PLC said Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its telecommunications tower assets in Tanzania for a gross consideration of $176.1 million.
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BlueRock Diamonds COO, Subsidiary CEO Steps Down
BlueRock Diamonds PLC said Wednesday that Gus Simbanegavi will step down from the role of chief operating officer and as chief executive of its Kareevlei Mining subsidiary.
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Oracle Power Posts Positive Maiden Drill Results for Gold Project in Australia
Oracle Power PLC said Wednesday that it is a planning a phase two drilling program for its Northern Zone gold project in Australia following positive results from maiden exploration.
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