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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, hedge funds, advertising, Ineos
Theresa May has pledged to face down a vote of no confidence in her government, after her Brexit deal was shot down by MPs in the heaviest parliamentary defeat of the democratic era. On a day of extraordinary drama at Westminster, the House of Commons delivered a devastating verdict on the prime minister’s deal, voting against it by 432 to 202. - Guardian .
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady as May faces another leadership challenge
London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday after Theresa May's Brexit defeat in Parliament, as investors wait to see whether the PM can survive another leadership challenge.
Acquisitions help lift Diploma Q1 revenues by 9%
Technical services group Diploma said first quarter revenues increased by 9% over the comparable period last year.
Diploma revenues see solid rise, Pearson profits remain in line with forecasts
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open two points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 58% at 6,895. 02 on Tuesday.
US close: Markets finish higher amid mixed corporate news
Trading on Wall Street finished on a positive note on Tuesday, following the release of data that some analysts said showed scant pipeline price pressures building in the economy.
Bonds: Treasuries dip on Fedspeak, European bonds up ahead of vote in Parliament
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.