PRA fines Aviva £10.6m for historic Direct Line solvency reporting
(Sharecast News) - Germany's largest defence contractor Rheinmetall reported strong revenue and profit growth for 2025 on Wednesday, and forecast a sharp acceleration in sales this year, as rising global military spending drives demand for weapons systems, ammunition and air-defence technology.
Read MoreUS mortgage applications rise 3.2pc
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rose 3.2% week-on-week in the seven days ended 6 March, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, with the fourth consecutive weekly increase taking applications to their second highest level since 2022.
Read MoreLondon midday: FTSE stays down as oil edges up; L&G results disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with oil prices rising again.
Read MoreSpeedy Hire appoints former Ricardo exec as CFO retires
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Speedy Hire rose on Wednesday after the tool rental firm announced the replacement of its chief financial officer with the finance veteran Judith Cottrell.
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