This year’s swoon in share prices, let alone cryptocurrencies, may be a nasty surprise to some investors but those with longer memories could be forgiven...

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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COMPANIES

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Prudential has hired Manulife Financial Corp executive Anil Wadhwani as its new...

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum...

Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to full-year profit, due to a good recovery in footfall.

However, the London-based clothing,...

Softcat PLC on Wednesday said it performed well during its third quarter, with broad-based growth across all its technology segments as a result of strong...

De La Rue PLC on Wednesday said it more than doubled its annual profit but warned growth will grind to a halt in the new...

“There was a chance that Steve Rowe would leave Marks & Spencer on a sour note, given the pressures on household...

Frasers Group PLC on Wednesday said it has sold Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports to US-based GoDigital Media Group for $70 million.

The British...

Petershill Partners PLC said on Wednesday that it has started the year with positive momentum and as a result expect its full-year assets under management...

Prudential PLC said Wednesday it has appointed Manulife Financial Corp executive Anil Wadhwani as its new chief executive following the retirement of Mike Wells....