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Poor preparation of no-deal Brexit UK borders could aid organised crime
Criminal organisations could take advantage of gaps in the UK border preparations for a no-deal Brexit to commit fraud and smuggle goods.
Commodities: US-China tensions weigh on sentiment, but energy futures wanted
Commodity prices came under pressure on Wednesday as China vowed to counter proposed legislation in the States that could penalise Beijing's crackdown on protests in Hong Kong.
Europe close: Stocks finish on mixed note as traders eye US-China and Brexit talks
European stocks finished on a mixed note on Wednesday as Sino-US relations soured over Hong Kong, even as traders Brexit deal tried to keep track of the often contradictory reports out of the ongoing Brexit talks between the European Union and the UK.
FX round-up: Sterling jumps on continued optimism hard Brexit can be avoided
It was a volatile day for Sterling as a succession of contradictory headlines around whether the outlines of a Brexit deal had in fact been agreed or not cascaded across traders' screens throughout the day.
London close: Stocks hit by pound strength as analysts spy possible Brexit deal
London stocks slipped on Wednesday as pound strength continued to take its toll and with souring relations between the US and China denting the mood further.
Director dealings: Ashmore director's spouse disposes of shares
Ashmore Group revealed on Wednesday that finance director Tom Shippey's partner, Fay, had disposed of 77,215 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed investment manager.
Broker tips: Bellway, Kenmare Resources, Hammerson
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on British housebuilder Bellway to 3,590p from 3,450p on Wednesday, praising the group for delivering an improved full-year net asset value per share despite falling margins.
Thursday preview: EU council summit, Philly Fed index in the spotlight
The focus on Thursday will be on the start of a two-day summit of the European Council, the bloc's highest decision-making body.
Good Energy launches electric vehicle charging technology
Good Energy Group on Wednesday launched One Point, an electric vehicle (EV) charging offering to help business install technology and secure available network capacity.
GAN highlights online gambling growth in New Jersey
Shares in gambling software provider GAN climbed on Wednesday after the company highlighted growing internet gambling in New Jersey, one of the company's key markets.
US homebuilder confidence continues to recover in October, NAHB says
Homebuilders in the US were in a buoyant mood last month, extending their bounce from the weakness seen a the tail-end of 2018, thanks in large part to an improved outlook for sales.
FTSE 100 movers: Hiscox falls on Barclays note; banks gain
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% at 7,169. 80 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a barrage of Brexit headlines.
EU issues interim antitrust order against Broadcom until probe ends
US chipmaker Broadcom has been ordered to halt exclusivity deals with six TV and modem makers for up to three years until EU antitrust enforcers finish investigating the agreements, which could be aimed at thwarting rivals.
US open: Stocks in the red as weak retail sales overshadow solid earnings
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors kept a keen eye on Brexit negotiations in Europe, some lacklustre retail figures and more earnings from some of the nation's biggest firms.
FTSE 250 movers: PureTech falls, Mediclinic climbs
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 31% lower at 19,134. 998 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, as PureTech Health led the index lower.
Alibaba faces 300m hack attempts daily
Alibaba founder Jack Ma, said the company thwarts 300. 0m hack attempts each day and has yet to lose “one cent” to hackers.
Canaccord raises price target on Bellway following strong NAV growth
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on British housebuilder Bellway to 3,590p from 3,450p on Wednesday, praising the group for delivering an improved full-year net asset value per share despite falling margins.
Berenberg lowers price target on Kenmare Resources following Q3 update
Over at Berenberg, analysts cut their price target on Irish mining company Kenmare Resources from 400p to 380p on Wednesday following the group's third-quarter results a day earlier.
Jessops reportedly planning to call in administrators
The leasehold property manager of camera chain Jessops is reportedly preparing to call in administrators.
Eden Research partner gets Belgium approval for 'Cedroz'
Biopesticide developer and supplier Eden Research announced on Wednesday that its commercial partner, Eastman Chemical Company, has received full authorisation for Eden's nematicide formulation, marketed as ‘Cedroz’ by Eastman, from the Belgian Ministry of Agriculture.