FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew jumps; Haleon in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,117.38 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
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London’s FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,117.38 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
America's central bank stood pat on rates on Wednesday, but refrained from sounding a hawkish note that might tighten financial conditions further.
Equipment rental firm HSS Hire said it expects results for the current year to be in line with market forecasts despite an uncertain macro environment, after it reported a sharp drop in annual profits for 2023 and the resignation of its chief financial officer.
US stock markets finished mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve highlighted a "lack of further progress" in bringing inflation down to its 2% target, while data showed private job gains were stronger than expected.
Telecom Plus said on Tuesday that full-year adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be towards the upper end of market expectations after a record year.