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US close: Nasdaq clinches record close, S&P briefly tops 3,000
US stocks closed in the green on Wednesday following Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to the House Financial Services Committee.
Director dealings: Mortgage Advice Bureau director offloads shares
Mortgage Advice Bureau revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director David Preece had disposed of 72,655 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed financial services firm.
Trump threatens to 'substantially' increase sanctions against Iran
Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday, claiming that Iran was in violation of the "terrible" $150bn deal made by John Kerry during the Obama administration, accusing it of secretly "enriching" uranium.
Broker tips: London Stock Exchange, Chemring, Playtech
Berenberg has reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on the London Stock Exchange, arguing that listed exchanges are fairly valued, despite concerns to the contrary.
Berenberg downgrades 'fairly valued' Chemring to 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded "fairly valued" aerospace and defence firm Chemring's shares from 'buy' to 'hold' on Wednesday following a solid run by the stock over the last quarter.
US open: Stocks turn positive as Powell paves the way for rate cuts
Wall Street stocks turned positive following Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to the House Financial Services Committee.
Gamma Communications trades 'slightly above' expectations in first half
Technology-based communications provider Gamma Communications expects earnings per share and underlying earnings to be "slightly above" market expectations after continuing to perform well through the first six months of the year.
Ten Entertainment revenues grow in 'strong' first half
Bowling centre operator Ten Entertainment revealed on Wednesday that it had traded "well" during the first half of its trading year, with both like-for-like and total sales improving year-on-year.
US pre-open: Dow futures point to fourth straight losing session
Wall Street futures were pointing to another loss-making session ahead of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to the House Financial Services Committee later in the day.
Wetherspoon's maintains guidance as like-for-like sales continue to grow
UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon has seen both like-for-like and total sales grow year-to-date, leading it to keep its expectations for the full-year unchanged.
Alpha FX revenue growth accelerates in first half
Foreign exchange outfit Alpha FX saw revenues accelerate in the first half of its trading year, driven by growth in its core UK corporate market.
Intelligent Ultrasound expects to report improved group turnover
Artificial intelligence software firm Intelligent Ultrasound expects to report an improved group turnover as part of its interim report card later this month.
Bango makes 'excellent progress' in first half
Mobile commerce company Bango said it had seen some "excellent progress" across its platform so far in 2019, with end-user spend more than doubling year-on-year.
Tricorn brings US facility online ahead of schedule
Tube manipulation specialist Tricorn has brought its US facility and its associated paint line into full operation, well ahead of the expected end of July 2019 date previously indicated.