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London close: City remains subdued amid Trump, Johnson concerns
London stocks clawed back some of their earlier losses in afternoon trade on Wednesday, but remained in the red at the close, as political woes on both sides of the pond dented sentiment.
Europe close: Stocks remain weak in afternoon trading
European stocks remained in the red at the close Wednesday, as investors continued to react to the news of an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump, with concerns about Sino-US trade relations also weighing.
Springfield and Sigma team up to provide 'hundreds' of homes in Scotland
Scotland-focussed housebuilder Springfield Properties has entered into a collaboration agreement with Sigma PRS Management - a wholly-owned subsidiary and investment adviser of the private rented sector, residential development and urban regeneration specialist Sigma Capital Group.
Cash-strapped Amphion pushes loan due date to September next year
Medical, life science and technology business developer Amphion Innovations has agreed to amend the terms under the loan facility with its debt provider as originally announced on 5 June 2014, and following the most recent amendment on 1 April, it announced on Wednesday.
Block Energy makes progress on drilling programme at West Rustavi
Exploration and production company Block Energy updated the market on operations at its flagship West Rustavi field on Wednesday, where it was pursuing a fully-funded multi-well drilling programme through the 2019-2020 season.
Coral Products warns shareholders on currency and trading performance
Coral Products updated the market on its current trading on Wednesday, reporting that four months into the current financial period, sales and profits were below management's expectations.
Alexander Mining proposes sale of sole operating asset
Alexander Mining has completed a review of its operations, it announced on Wednesday, and concluded that it was no longer in the interest of shareholders to continue to provide financial support indefinitely for its mineral processing technology activities, which were carried out by its wholly-owned subsidiary MetaLeach.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower on Trump impeachment news
Markets in Asia finished their sessions mostly lower on Wednesday, with much investor attention focussed on the United States as impeachment proceedings were launched against president Donald Trump overnight.
EQTEC revenues rise as it works closely with partners
Waste gas-to-energy technology company EQTEC reported improved revenues of €1. 56m (£1. 38m) in its first-half results on Wednesday, up from €0. 55m year-on-year.
Chariot narrows losses as it continues to seek development partners
Pre-revenue Atlantic margins-focussed exploration company Chariot Oil & Gas narrowed its loss before tax to $1. 9m (£1. 53m), it reported in its interim results on Wednesday, from $2. 03m a year earlier.
NCC Group trading in line as transformation programme continues
Cybersecurity and risk mitigation provider NCC Group updated the market on its trading in the first quarter ended 31 August on Wednesday, reporting that it remained in line with the board's expectations.
Unite Group disposes of two assets to USAF fund
Student accommodation owner, developer and manager the Unite Group announced the disposal of two assets for £100m to the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF), of which its share was £75m, representing a net initial yield of 5. 5%.
United Utilities trading in line as it continues to meet AMP6 targets
United Utilities updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, ahead of its interim results, reporting that it was currently in line with its expectations for the six months ending 30 September.
Sainsbury's signals fall in pre-tax profits, Halma performs in line in first half
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 37 points lower on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 47% at 7,291. 43 on Tuesday.
US close: Stocks turn red as Trump addresses United Nations
Stocks in the US slid into the red by the close on Tuesday, despite opening strongly after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed that trade talks between China and the US would resume next month.