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Europe close: Stocks little changed ahead of Fed Minutes
European shares edged ahead on Wednesday as flash PMIs from the eurozone came in higher than expected.
Slower rate hikes looming as Fed mentions the 'recession' word
Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s most recent meeting were met with some Thanksgiving cheer late on Wednesday, as most policymakers agreed that smaller interest rate hikes would “soon be appropriate”.
US close: Fed minutes give stocks a pre-Thanksgiving bump
Wall Street stocks finished in positive territory on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, with the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes giving equities a small boost late in the session.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Fed minutes
London stocks managed a positive close on Wednesday, even after fresh data added to consternation over the state of the UK manufacturing sector, as investors awaited the release of the latest meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
Broker tips: Sage, Alpha FMC
Detusche Bank upgraded Sage on Wednesday to 'hold' from 'sell' and hiked the price target to 800. 0p from 590. 0p as it said the software firm was turning a corner but areas of uncertainty remained.
US economic activity slowed more quickly than expected in October, S and P Global says
Economic activity in the US slowed more quickly than expected last month, the results of two surveys revealed.
Director dealings: Cranswick non-executive director makes share purchase
Cranswick revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Mark Reckitt had acquired 315 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed listed food producer.
ECR Minerals to satisfy all fees due to GoldOz
Australia-focussed gold explorer and developer ECR Minerals announced on Wednesday that it would issue AUD 0. 12m (£0. 07m) of fees to GoldOz.
Galileo completes drilling programme at Luansobe
Galileo Resources announced completion of the Luansobe Copper Project drilling programme on Wednesday, describing it as an “important step” towards a new mineral resource estimate.
FTSE 100 movers: Glencore gains; Whitbread weaker
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 7,464. 35 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Royal Mail workers reject 'best and final offer' ahead of strike
Royal Mail’s “best and final offer” to striking workers was rejected on Wednesday afternoon, with hundreds of thousands of postal workers set to walk out on Thursday and Friday.
Circle Property offloads Birmingham's Somerset House
Circle Property announced on Wednesday that, in line with its disposal strategy, it has exchanged contracts on the sale of Somerset House on Temple Street in Birmingham.
Thursday preview: IFO index, Jet2 in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Thursday would be on the euro area by default, given the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the States.
US new home sales rise unexpectedly in October
New home sales picked up expectedly last month.
US open: Stocks trade higher amid data avalanche
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Wednesday as investors digested a slew of data points ahead of tomorrow's holiday.
Genus sees FY earnings in line with expectations
Animal genetic company Genus said it expected annual pre-tax profits to be in line with expectations with performance weighted to the second half.
US consumer confidence slips by less than forecast in November
Consumer confidence worsened by a bit less than expected in November and inflation expectations dipped, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Home REIT says Viceroy report is 'inaccurate and misleading'
Home REIT hit back on Wednesday after a research report by Delaware-based short-selling firm Viceroy Research sent its shares tumbling.
FTSE 250 movers: Home REIT plunges on vicious Viceroy report
FTSE 250: 19,396. 65, -0. 13% at 1418 GMT.
US durable goods orders grow more quickly than expected in October
Orders for goods made to last more than three years expanded more quickly than expected last month.