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US close: Stocks record small gains following Fed announcement
Wall Street stocks recorded some small gains on Wednesday as market participants digested the latest policy announcement from America's central bank.
US open: Mixed start to trading ahead of Fed update
Wall Street trading got off to a somewhat mixed start on Wednesday as market participants awaited the latest policy announcement from America's central bank.
US Fed keeps rates unchanged, says inflation below target
Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep policy unchanged, nodding to still "solid" labour market conditions, but pointing out that business fixed investment and exports remained weak and that its prefered measure of inflation continued to run below target.
FAA aware of risk of 737 Max crashes, reveals internal review
An internal investigation from the US Federal Aviation Administration has found that the regulator decided to allow the Boeing 737 MAX jet to keep flying despite being aware of the risks posed by the model.
FX round-up: Pound softens as Tory lead narrows in polls
Sterling weakened on the back of a key voter poll showing that the Tories' lead had narrowed in just the past fortnight.
Commodities: Oil futures slip as weekly US inventory data reveals unexpected build
Energy prices weakened on Wednesday following the release of a US government report on crude oil inventories showing an unexpected build in stockpiles over the latest reference week.
Barclays cuts target prices for copper miners but sees gold lining
Analysts at Barclays cut their target prices for a large swathe of UK-listed copper miners, on the back of lower projections for the medium-term price of the industrial metal, although there was a gold lining to its forecast changes, so to speak.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher amid hopes for US-China trade deal
European stocks advanced on Wednesday amid reports that the US could push back the planned implementation date for new tariffs on Chinese exports.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of general election
London stocks finished on a mixed note on Wednesday as the latest election poll raised the prospect of a hung parliament, which in turn served to drag the second-tier index lower.
Director dealings: Oxford Biodynamics interim chairman ups stake
Oxford Biodynamics revealed on Wednesday that interim chairman Stephen Diggle had purchased 18,309 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed biotechnology firm.
Broker tips: Just Eat, Beazley
Analysts at Liberum slashed their target price on delivery business Just Eat from 1,360p to 870p on Wednesday after the firm's board rejected an improved takeover bid from Prosus.
Thursday preview: UK general election in focus
Trading on Thursday is likely to be restrained with investors around the globe likely to opt and sit on their hands ahead of the result of the UK general election, which in theory will not be clear until Friday morning.
DWF Group profits dip as company announces £42.5m acquisition
DWF Group on Wednesday reported a drop in profits after higher costs overshadowed revenue growth, while the company also announced a move to snap up a Spanish legal business.
Osirium launches 'Privileged Endpoint Manager' product
Cloud-based cybersecurity software vendor Osirium Technologies announced on Wednesday that, having stated its commitment of releasing its ‘Privileged Endpoint Manager’ solution in the fourth quarter, it could confirm the solution was now available.
FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead recovers; JD Sports tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,219. 84 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the general election.
Zanaga inks deal for potential mining infrastructure cooperation
Zanaga Iron Ore Company announced on Wednesday that a framework agreement has been entered into between China Overseas Infrastructure Development And Investment Corporation (COIDIC) and Jumelles, which is a joint venture company between Zanaga and Glencore.
Savannah Resources confirms award of second licence over Mutamba
Savannah Resources announced on Wednesday that the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in Mozambique has issued Mining Licence 9229C to Mutamba Mineral Sands.
Kropz refrains from further comment amid Elandsfontein hearing delays
Phosphate explorer and developer Kropz updated the market on the Elandsfontein water situation on Wednesday, placing a moratorium on any further comment.
ImmuPharma says not looking to raise funds
AIM-listed specialist drug discovery and development company ImmuPharma insisted on Wednesday that it is not looking to raise funds.
FTSE 250 movers: Syncona slides, Stagecoach shines
London's FTSE 250 was 1. 22% lower at 20,526. 53 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with Syncona leading the index downward.