Standard Chartered shares rose 3% on Friday after what the bank said was a favourable ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice in a long running civil case.

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Hedge funds picked WH Smith as a top short before share slump, Hazeltree data shows

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Hedge funds and speculators picked WH Smith as their top target for short selling in July, before the British travel retailer announced an accounting error on ...

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London close: Stocks higher as consumer prices rise

London equities advanced on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data curbed expectations of further interest rate cuts this year.

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 at new peak despite fading rate cut hope

Despite the fading rate cut hopes, the pound eased to USD1.3468 late on Wednesday afternoon in London, compared to USD1.3503 at the equities close on Tuesday. The euro edged down to USD1.1661, lower ...

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London open: FTSE nudges lower as inflation rises more than expected

London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday after figures showed that UK inflation rose more than expected in July.

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