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US pre-open: Futures surge on vaccine hopes
Wall Street futures were sharply higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday following positive results from early trials of a coronavirus vaccine.
UK denies Trump influence on Huawei ban
A British minister said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump had not influenced the government’s decision to ban Huawei from helping to develop the country's 5G network.
US industrial production extends recovery in June, factories lead
Industrial production in the US bounced back last month, led by sharp gains in manufacturing.
Goldman Sachs' Q2 beats forecasts on fixed-income boom
Goldman Sachs's second-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations as the investment bank recorded its second-best revenue haul fuelled by a fixed-income trading boom.
Empire State index for July jumps past forecasts
A closely-followed gauge of factory sector conditions in and around New York state improved more quickly than expected in July as the pandemic situation improved.
Moderna Therapeutics leaps after full data for early Covid-19 vaccine trial
A Covid-19 vaccine candidate being trialled by Moderna Therapeutics triggered a significant antibody response, complete data from the tests published on Tuesday revealed.
Apple wins tax battle with EU and avoids $15bn payout
Apple won a 2016 legal case against the European Commission on Wednesday and will avoid the $15bn tax payout.
Catalonian towns return to lockdown after new Covid-19 outbreak
Some 160,000 people in the Spanish region of Catalonia returned to lockdown on Wednesday as authorities attempt to control a new wave of coronavirus infections in the area.
Petropavlovsk investor Everest demands independent inquiry
One of Petropavlovsk's leading shareholders has demanded an independent investigation into the company's dealings with its directors and senior managers in the latest stage of the battle over control of the Russian goldminer.