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Property market slows amid political and economic worries, RICS says
Britain's property market is slowing as political and economic uncertainty take their toll on sales, buyer demand and prices, a closely watched survey has shown.
US close: Wall Street slightly higher on relatively quiet day
Wall Street finished slightly higher on Wednesday - a light day in terms of economic data.
Broker tips: Indivior, Rolls Royce, ABF
Indivior is likely to gain approval from US regulators for its monthly treatment for opioid addiction, which should eventually lift company sales north of $1bn, said Citigroup on Wednesday as it upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'neutral'.
Europe close: Stocks finish slightly lower, China and US tax proposals in focus
European stocks ended the session slighty lower in the wake of weaker-than-expected data on Chinese foreign trade and ahead of tax reform proposals from the US Senate which were expected on Thursday.
BowLeven narrows losses
Edinburgh-based oil and gas company Bowleven cut back on losses in its last financial year despite not having generated any revenue throughout the period.
Commodities: Gold receives a leg up as US tax reforms face possible delays
Gold touched it's highest level on over 2 weeks on Wednesday while the greenback softened on possible delays to long-awaited US tax reforms.
FX round-up: Tax reform delays weigh on the dollar
Wednesday saw the greenback fall against a basket of currencies as possible delays to US President Trump's tax reform plans weighed on investors minds.
US crude oil stockpiles fall less than expected as exports collapse, DoE says
Crude oil stockpiles recovered last week as very large drops in product stockpiles were offset by a collapse in net imports.
London close: FTSE firmer despite heavy housebuilders
London stocks closed higher on Wednesday despite weakness in the housebuilding sector following a trading statement from Persimmon.
US open: Stocks flat as traders wait for progress on tax reforms
Wall Street was trading little changed in a light day in terms of economic data.
Thursday preview: Astra, Burberry, Sainsbury's, National Grid results due
Thursday is due to see the latest round of Brexit talks kick off again in Brussels, UK industrial and trade data and results from the likes of AstraZeneca, Burberry, Halfords, National Grid and Sainsbury's.
Vp acquires tool and equipment firm Brandon Hire Group
British equipment rental and services company Vp announced on Wednesday that it had acquired the entire issued share capital of Bristol-based firm Brandon Hire Group Holdings.
AECI agrees to acquire agrochemicals firm Schirm from Imperial
AECI announced on Wednesday that, via a wholly owned subsidiary, it had reached an agreement with Imperial Chemical Logistics (ICL) to acquire 100% of the issued share capital in Schirm, itself a subsidiary of ICL for a cash consideration of €110. 5m.
Catalan separatists bring region to standstill in general strike
A general strike organised by independence supporters in Catalonia has left many of the region’s roads blocked, bringing much of its industry to a standstill as several local government officials remain in jail.
FTSE 250 movers: OneSavings gains after update, Wizz flies lower
London's FTSE 250 was flat at 20,309. 43 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
LendingClub shares in the red after announcing tighter lending policies
While web-based lending marketplace LendingClub posted earnings in line with market expectations on Tuesday, an announcement that lending would be restricted to all borrowers except those with top-tier credit scores sent the group's stock spiralling lower.
N4 Pharma upbeat on latest 'nuvec' study results
Specialist pharmaceutical company N4 Pharma announced the results of its latest study for its ‘nuvec’ silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) delivery system.
'Do not underestimate us' Trump tells North Korea
US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un to "not underestimate" his administration, and also called on Russia and China to sever economic ties with the regime.
OptiBiotix reveals new, improved SlimBiome platform
Life sciences business OptiBiotix Health issued a product development and commercial update on its ‘SlimBiome’ product platform on Thursday, reporting that it was launching a new improved version of the platform following the announcement of the manufacturing and supply agreement with Knighton Foods on 1 November.
FTSE 100 movers: Imperial Brands rallies again, Persimmon in the red
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,520. 70 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors mulled over updates from the likes of M&S and Persimmon.