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Lufthansa airlifts fruit, veg to supply-strapped Brits
Germany’s Lufthansa has airlifted 80 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to panicked Britons as fears of festive-season supermarket shortages grew despite France lifting its Covid-19 blockade.
London close: Markets finish firmer on Brexit deal chatter
London stocks popped higher by the close on Wednesday, as sterling was lifted by reports that a Brexit deal between the UK and the EU was all but announced.
Europe close: Reports of 'imminent' Brexit deal boost shares
European shares closed higher on unconfirmed reports that a Brexit deal could be imminent with a deadline only days away, France lifting its snap blockade of the UK also cheered investors.
Remote Monitored reassures over placing, shareholder comments
Remote Monitored Systems updated the market on its placing raising £5m on Wednesday, as well as potential additions to its board and the recent actions of substantial shareholder Dr Cave.
Sterling surges as EU diplomat says Brexit deal 'imminent'
Sterling surged on Wednesday after a senior EU diplomat said a trade deal between the UK and European Union was "imminent" and could be agreed by the evening.
Lufthansa agrees cost-cutting deal with pilots
Lufthansa has agreed a cost-cutting programme with the pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) that will secure jobs until end-March 2022, the company said on Wednesday.
Draper Esprit subsidiary relinquishes EuVECA designation
Technology-focussed venture capital company Draper Esprit announced on Wednesday that its alternative investment fund manager Esprit Capital Partners has notified the Financial Conduct Authority of its intention to relinquish the use of the EuVECA designation, under the European Venture Capital Funds Regulation.
Director dealings: Redx CEO ups stake
Redx Pharma revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Lisa Anson had acquired 39,998 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed drug discovery and development group.
US open: Stocks higher despite Trump's concerns about Covid-19 relief bill
Wall Street stocks were higher at the bell on Wednesday despite Donald Trump expressing concerns about a new Covid-19 relief package.
US jobless claims fall but remain high
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell from a three-month high last week, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Labor Department.
Ideagen acquires Harmony UK in £28.1m deal
Regulatory and compliance software company Ideagen announced the acquisition of Harmony UK on Wednesday, known by its product name Huddle.
Powerhouse Energy offers no explanation to turbulent share price
Powerhouse Energy responded to a significant increase in its share price on Wednesday, after its stock rose to 7. 7p by the close on Tuesday, from 4. 88p a day earlier.
Daimler preparing to list truck division - report
German luxury carmaker Daimler is preparing a stock market listing of its trucks division, business paper Handelsblatt reported late on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Shares rallying on Brexit deal hopes
European shares were held gains on Wednesday as a report that a Brexit trade deal could be agreed later boosted sentiment, offsetting concerns about a potential delay to the US fiscal stimulus bill.
US pre-open: Futures point to modest gains despite Trump labelling Covid-19 relief bill a 'disgrace'
Wall Street futures were pointing to modest gains ahead of the bell on Wednesday despite Donald Trump expressing concerns about a new Covid-19 relief package.
Europe open: Shares up on Brexit deal hopes
European shares were higher on Wednesday as a report that a Brexit trade deal could be agreed later boosted sentiment, offsetting concerns about a potential delay to the US fiscal stimulus bill.
London midday: Stocks slightly lower as pound gains on Brexit hopes
London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Wednesday, underperforming their European peers as sterling was lifted by news a Brexit deal could be announced later in the day.
Bluejay signs master distribution deal for Dundas Project
Greenland and Finland-focussed exploration and development company Bluejay Mining has signed a master distribution agreement with an unnamed Asian conglomerate with global interests in metals and mining, it announced on Wednesday, for the sale of up to 340,000 tonnes per annum of ilmenite from its flagship Dundas Project in Greenland.
UK's Octopus Energy valued at $2bn after Japan supply agreement
Octopus Energy is set to expand into Japan after striking a supply deal with utility group Tokyo Gas that values the UK company at more than $2bn (£1. 5bn).
Polarean Imaging new drug application gets FDA acceptance
Medical imaging technology company Polarean Imaging updated the market on the status of its new drug application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.
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