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US midday: Stocks pause amid reports of small delay in US-China trade deal
Stocks were trading in mixed fashion in late trading in New York following a report that a phase one trade deal between Washington and Beijing could be delayed until December.
Extinction Rebellion protesters could sue Met over unlawful arrests
Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion could decide to sue the Metropolitan police for unlawful arrests after the High Court shot down an order banning the group’s protests in London last month.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher, buoyed by stronger economic data
European stocks were marginally higher on Wednesday as key Eurozone economic releases printed ahead of forecasts, although some economists said that they also pointed to a tricky fourth quarter, while shares of ISS plunged as the company reined in analysts' expectations for its margins.
WeWork set to start layoffs in Europe
WeWork is set to start cutting jobs in Europe, marking a ‘significant shift’ in strategy following the rescue of the company by SoftBank.
Thursday preview: BoE, Persimmon in the spotlight
The focus on Thursday will be squarely on the Bank of England as the Monetary Policy Committee announces its policy decision.
FTSE 250 movers: Wood Group falls, M&S rallies
London's second-tier was 0. 48% lower at 20,198. 20 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with John Wood Group leading the index lower.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as property firms slide
London equity markets finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors paused for thought following recent gains, while property stocks remained under the cosh after a downbeat update from Intu Properties.
Beowulf Mining puts another £0.1m into Vardar Minerals
Mineral exploration and development company Beowulf Mining has today invested a further £0. 1m in Vardar Minerals, it announced on Wednesday.
Frontier Developments releases 'Planet Zoo', progresses publishing strategy
Video games developer and publisher Frontier Developments confirmed on Wednesday that it had successfully released ‘Planet Zoo’ on PC on 5 November, as planned.
Seeing Machines reports strengthening of automotive supply chain
Computer vision technology company Seeing Machines updated the market on its operations on Wednesday, reporting that its automotive supply chain had been strengthened through a renewed supply agreement with Xilinx.
Totally declares maiden interim dividend despite widened loss
Totally on Wednesday reported a widened interim loss due to an increase in costs but also announced its maiden interim dividend.
Sound Energy set to partially offload interest in eastern Morocco portfolio
Morocco-focussed upstream gas company Sound Energy updated investors on the ongoing marketing process for its eastern Morocco portfolio on Wednesday.
Induction Healthcare Group acquires Horizon Strategic Partners
Healthcare technology company Induction Healthcare Group has acquired Horizon Strategic Partners, it announced on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: BT hit by Virgin Media news; tobacco stocks gain
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,393. 13 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Gail's bakery chain said to be up for sale
The Gail's bakery chain is reportedly being put up for sale.
Xerox mulling audacious $27.0bn bid for HP - report
Xerox is reported to be considering an audacious cash-and-stock offer for larger rival HP worth more than $27. 0bn.
Pizza Express owner plans £80m cash injection to reduce debt
Pizza Express's Chinese owner Hony Capital will inject £80. 0m into the business in order to pay down some of its vast amount of debt.
Intu Properties 2019 rental income to fall, considering cash call
Shopping centre owner Intu Properties said on Wednesday that rental income for the year was set to drop and that it was considering a cash call amid tough trading conditions in the retail sector.
IMF downgrades eurozone growth forecasts
The International Monetary Fund cut its eurozone growth forecasts on Wednesday as it warned that weakness in the manufacturing sector could spread to services.
Eurozone economy remains close to stagnation - survey
The eurozone economy struggled to make headway in October as the region’s ailing manufacturing sector weighed heavily.