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Stocks in London were expected to start the session little changed ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later on Wednesday.

By Anthony O. Goriainoff FirstGroup said it sees adjusted operating profit for fiscal 2024 ahead of the board's expectations as its First Rail division saw...

Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Travis Perkins, Marstons, FirstGroup, Brickability, PageGroup, Mitie, Watkin Jones and GSK.

Stocks in London were trading a tad higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later in the session.

London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 1.82% on Tuesday at 7,628.21.

FirstGroup PLC on Wednesday said passenger demand was stronger than anticipated during its first half and annual operating profit could be up to GBP20 million higher than expected as a result. The...

The transport business now expects adjusted operating profits for the 2024 financial year will be around £14milion to £20million above previous guidance.

It reported an increase in the number of passengers travelling with First Bus, which is one of the UKs biggest bus operators.

Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Wednesday, as investors nervously eyed two key pieces of US inflation data, though the FTSE 100 pushed higher thanks to gains amongst its utility...

This comes after the firm said demand for its rail services had been stronger than anticipated due to more leisure travel during the summer.