Market Pulse
London open: Stocks rally as investors digest US mid-terms; M&S drops on results
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors digested a broadly in-line outcome to the US mid-terms, helped along by a strong performance from the mining sector.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: LLoyds, BHP, Barclays, bacon and sausages
Donald Trump claimed “tremendous success” despite his party losing control of the House of Representatives in midterm elections last night after mixed results saw Republicans strengthen their grip on the Senate. The results were hailed as a turning point by Democrats in elections billed as a verdict on the first two years of Mr Trump’s divisive presidency but fell short of a “blue wave” of sweeping victories. - The Times .
Clover and Cathedral City boost Dairy Crest sales, profit
Cathedral City and Clover owner Dairy Crest posted a 13% jump in interim pre-tax profit on Wednesday as revenue edged higher.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors digest US mid-term results
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors digested the results of the US mid-term elections.