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US close: China, NAFTA worries end six day winning streak
Wall Street ended six straight days of gains on Wednesday as shares fell on reports that China might cut US government debt purchases and US President Donald Trump would end the NAFTA agreement.
ExxonMobil criticises California climate change hypocrisy
ExxonMobil has hit back at California communities that sued the company for the threat of rising sea levels to their jurisdictions.
Europe close: Stocks mixed amid resurgent bond yields
European stocks finished the session in mixed fashion amid a jump in the euro's value and sharp gains in German government bond yields.
Berenberg initiates coverage on Chemring with 'buy' rating
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on small-cap defence company Chemring on Wednesday, giving it a target price of 211p and issuing it a 'buy' rating.
London close: Stocks mixed amid retailers' updates, banks wanted
London stocks finished on a mixed note on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest reading on industrial production, with retailers in focus again following updates from Sainsbury’s, Ted Baker and Superdry.
Thursday preview: Updates from Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Boohoo and Barratt
Thursday is going to be the busiest day of the new year corporate rush, with post-Christmas updates from retailers including Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Boohoo, plus housebuilder Barratt and recruiter Hays.
Corbyn attacks May's handling of the NHS in the first PMQs of 2018
Jeremy Corbyn has attacked Prime Minister Theresa May for leading what he’s described as a crisis in the NHS and said she was "too weak" to sack the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt.
Unite claims Westminster has not done enough to help Bombardier in Boeing dispute
Trade union Unite warned the UK government on Wednesday that it was "raising the white flag" without much of a fight to save Bombardier jobs put at risk by the Canadian firm's ongoing spat with Boeing, demanding an urgent meeting between itself and the new secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley.
Director deals: Sirius Real Estate boss collects over £100,000 from share sale
Andrew Coombs, chief executive officer of commercial property development group Sirius Real Estate, disposed of 166,000 ordinary shares in the company on Wednesday.
US open: Banks jump again as bond yields continue advance
Wall Street is trading on the back foot after a report that China might be mulling not buying US government debt sent longer-term Treasury yields to their highest in almost a year.
AstraZeneca secures European approval for asthma drug
Biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has received approval from the European Commission (EC) for its asthma medicine Fasenra.
FTSE 250 movers: Superdry, Ted Baker feel both sides of fashion's fickle hand
Shares in trend fashion outlet Superdry were distinctly out of favour on Wednesday despite reporting booming online sales over the Christmas period.
Hikma downgraded by Jefferies on turnaround challenges
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is likely to disappoint with its outlook for the coming year, Jefferies analysts feared, downgrading the drugmaker to 'underperform'.
UK's Hammond, Davis go cap in hand to Germany for financial services deal
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond and Brexit Secretary David Davis called on Germany to help forge a deal that would protect Britain's precious financial services sector after leaving the EU next year.
Apple forced to pay £137m in extra tax to UK tax authorities
Apple Europe has agreed to pay £137m of extra taxes in a ‘corporate income tax adjustment’ after an extensive audit by the HMRC of the company’s pre-2015 tax filings.
Companies bemoan UK suffering 'critical' skills shortage
UK firms are finding it harder than ever before to find skilled workers, with nearly three-quarters of the services industry struggling to recruit the employees they need.
LSE sees no material impact from US tax changes
London Stock Exchange said on Wednesday that changes to the US tax system are not expected to have a material impact on the group.
FTSE 100 movers: Banks on the up but Taylor Wimpey drops after update
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,741. 79 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with banks leading the advance.
Plastic bag charge to be extended to all shops in the UK
The UK government policy of charging 5p for plastic bags used at large retailers is expected to be extended to small shops in the UK.
Gaming Realms signs partnership agreement with Health Lottery
AIM-listed Gaming Realms, a developer, publisher and licensor of mobile real money and social games, has signed a partnership agreement with the Health Lottery.