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FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders rally but Vodafone hit by broker note
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 9% at 6,925. 82 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes that the US and China can come to an agreement on trade.
Curtis Banks CFO Paul Tarran to step down by end of the year
Independent SIPP operator Curtis Banks said on Wednesday that Paul Tarran plans to step down as chief financial officer by the end of this year.
Trump and top Democrats trade blows over US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump used his first televised address to the American people to blame Democrats for the continuing government shutdown, now the second longest in history.
Fed's Bostic sees 'mixed signals', mentions possible cut in rates
The head of the Federal Reserve bank of Atlanta sounded a confident note on the economy, albeit one tinged with caution.
Govt gets 3 days to provide Brexit plan-B deal after Commons vote
MPs have voted to force Prime Minister Theresa May to come up with alternative plan within three days if her Brexit deal is defeated next Tuesday.
Anglo African raises £6m to complete well TLP-103C
Anglo African Oil & Gas has raised gross proceeds of £6m through a placing of 60 million new ordinary shares at a price of 10p each, it announced on Wednesday.
Vodafone falls as Macquarie highlights cash flow, divi risks
Vodafone shares fell again on Wednesday as Macquarie warned the telecoms group is "structurally challenged" with long-term risks to cash flow forecasts.
Fed toying with recession, rate cut could happen, Bullard says
One of the US central bank's most 'dovish' rate-setters argued against further monetary policy tightening, warning that it was toying with possibly pushing the economy into recession.
Mincon to buy Vancouver-based distributor Pacific Bit of Canada
Irish engineering company Mincon Group has agreed to buy Vancouver-based distribution business, Pacific Bit of Canada Inc, for an undisclosed sum.
ValiRx gives NHS Long Term Plan its seal of approval
Clinical stage biotechnology company ValiRx endorsed the Government's new NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality of patient care and health outcomes on Wednesday.
Augean to meet upgraded forecasts thanks to strong second half
Specialist waste management company Augean updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that as a result of continuing strong trading through the second half, it expected to be in line with previously-upgraded market expectations for the full year.
President Energy beats net group production target for 2018
President Energy has beaten its 3,000 boepd target for net group production at year-end 2018, it announced on Wednesday, reporting that it was producing at a net group level of about 3,300 boepd.
Fed's Evans calls for pause, but sees three more interest rate hikes
A top US central bank official sounded a relative 'hawkish' stance on Wednesday when compared with recent more 'dovish' remarks from several of his peers, even as he appeared to call time on the Federal Reserve's rate hiking campaign.
Central Asia Metals meets production targets for 2018
Central Asia Metals issued its full year operations update for the Kounrad dump leach, solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) copper recovery plant in Kazakhstan, as well as the Sasa zinc-lead mine in Macedonia, on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets rise on back of US-China talks
Markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Wednesday, with sentiment remaining higher as trade talks between Washington and Beijing came to a close in the Chinese capital.
Europe midday: Stocks extend relief rally on trade talk optimism
European shares are extending their relief rally following reports of progress overnight in US-China trade talks.
Mothercare's sales continue to dive as restructuring plan finds its feet
Beleaguered mother and baby products retailer Mothercare reported sliding third-quarter sales amid a “difficult” consumer backdrop over the festive period.
Deutsche Bank downgrades BHP on challenging outlook
Deutsche Bank downgraded BHP to 'sell' from 'hold' on Wednesday and slashed the price target to 1,550p from 1,820p as it now sees a more challenging outlook this year.
Employers struggling to find staff for new permanent jobs
UK employers hired permanent staff in December at the slowest rate since April the year before as they struggle to find appropriate staff for the post, a report revealed on Wednesday.