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US close: Stocks close higher on hopes of US-China trade deal
US stocks closed higher on Wednesday amid signs of improving trade relations between the US and China, with much of the attention being focussed back on this side of the pond.
Broker tips: Alfa Financial, Eurocell
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded software outfit Alfa Financial to 'hold' on Wednesday, noting that after a "disappointing year", the risks to the firm's profit and loss was being priced-in as a result of its recent share price weakness.
Canaccord lowers price target on Eurocell after heightened costs offset sales growth
Canaccord Genuity lowered its target price on UPVC supplier Eurocell on Wednesday after higher manufacturing and distribution costs offset its "solid double-digit" sales growth seen in the second half of the year.
Director dealings: TalkTalk chairman ups stake
TalkTalk chairman Charles Dunstone purchased 313,322 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed telecoms outfit.
Berenberg upgrades Alfa Financial following 'difficult year'
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded software outfit Alfa Financial to 'hold' on Wednesday, noting that after a "disappointing year", the risks to the firm's profit and loss was being priced-in as a result of its recent share price weakness.
US open: Dow surges 324 points at the bell amid signs of improving US-Sino relations
The Dow surged more than 320 points at the open on Wednesday amid signs of improving trade relations between the US and China.