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US open: China's new tariffs send stocks south at the bell
US stocks opened weaker on Wednesday as investors weighed up the latest trade developments between the US and China.
Tesla board meets 'several times' to consider taking company private
The Tesla board of directors confirmed on Wednesday they had met several times in the past week to evaluate CEO Elon Musk's proposal to take the company private.
Strategic Minerals appoints second largest shareholder to executive director role
Strategic Minerals on Wednesday appointed Peter Wale, the company’s second largest shareholder, as executive director with immediate effect.
FTSE 250 movers: TI's shares electric while Hill & Smith suffers roadside woes
London's second-tier index was up 0. 40% at 20,758. 48 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Great Western tanks as Sharktooth draws a blank
Great Western Mining saw its share price plummet by over 50% on Wednesday after recording no significant gold, copper or trace element geochemistry in the first batch of samples from its latest digging in Nevada.
Stock Spirits interim profit fizzes higher as Polish business stabilises
Stock Spirits posted a rise in first-half profit on Wednesday as revenue grew and the company's Polish business stabilised.
FTSE 100 movers: Prudential powers ahead but Paddy powers down
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% to 7,763. 13 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as the pound slumped on Brexit woes.
Homebase reportedly to close 80 stores next week
Troubles DIY chain Homebase was reportedly preparing to announce the closure of up to 80 stores next week, with the loss of about 1,000 jobs.
UBS casts doubt on Smith & Nephew's orthopaedic footprint
A survey of surgeons by UBS has indicated that Smith & Nephew's share of the orthopaedic surgical robots market will not be as big as first thought, leading to analysts downgrading their rating on the shares.
Quilter quick out of the block with special divi after maiden results
Quilter celebrated a strong first set of results since spinning out of Old Mutual by paying shareholders a 12p special interim dividend.
Victoria completes acquisition of Ceramica Saloni
Floor coverings company Victoria confirmed on Wednesday that, further to its announcement on 6 August, it has completed the acquisition of Cerámica Saloni.
Savannah Petroleum signs binding memorandum with Niger government
Oil and gas company Savannah Petroleum announced the signature of a legally-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) between its Niger subsidiary, Savannah Niger, and the Republic of Niger on Wednesday.
Motif Bio allowed two method-of-use patents in US
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Motif Bio received a ‘Notice of Allowance’ from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, for patent applications 15/586,021 and 15/586,815, it announced on Wednesday.
Glencore lifts interim profits but not buyback
Glencore said it would focus on cutting debt and sustaining shareholder returns as volatile conditions continue from a half-year where the mining and commodities trading giant was beset by several lawsuits and an ongoing investigation by US authorities.
Disney dips as Q3 earnings disappoint
Disney disappointed with third quarter results, despite strong earnings growth driven by strong studio growth from new Marvel movies and Pixar’s 'Incredibles 2'.
Plexus Holdings nails down second POS-SET connector order
Plexus Holdings on Wednesday secured a purchase order to supply and rent its POS-GRIP enabled POS-SET Connector technology for well abandonment operations in the North Sea.
Wednesday broker round-up
Spire Healthcare Group: Berenberg downgrades to sell with a target price of 120p.
Morgan Stanley hikes Inmarsat price target, highlights potential upside
Morgan Stanley has upped its target price for Inmarsat and, while the recent rally in the shares makes the valuation "not particularly appealing", there are variables in the pipeline that could make the shares look cheap.
Coral Products welcomes further fulfilment tote orders
Plastic products designer and manufacturer Coral Products announced that the Haydock Mouldings division had received further orders in relation to the supply contract for totes for an unnamed customer's UK fulfilment centres.
Omagh plant now operating on Kearney feed, says Galantas
Galantas Gold Corporation reported on Wednesday that the Omagh gold-mine processing plant had commenced operating on feed from underground development of the Kearney gold vein.