1. easyJet ramps up dividend as profit takes off on record summer
easyJet’s strong balance sheet and net cash position “leaves room for upside to dividends in the next two years”, analysts said.
2. Pets at Home shares sink after profit downgrade and Budget hit
The retailer blamed subdued growth in the pet retail market, which it now expects to persist through the second half of its financial year.
3. FTSE 100 yo-yoes
London's blue chips bounced between positive and negative territory on Wednesday.
4. Aston Martin receives £210 million financial infusion
Aston Martin dropped after two profit warnings in two months was followed by news of a cash injection.
5. Mitchells & Butlers bracing for £100mln Budget hit
Mitchells & Butlers joined a string of hospitality firms in warning over surging costs on the back of last month’s Budget.
And with small caps
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure narrows discount, increases dividend in first-half
Faron Pharmaceuticals unveils 'remarkable' overall response rate to its cancer treatment