Commodities
Spain-focused Berkeley Energia lists on Main Board
Spain-focused Berkeley Energia graduated to the London Stock Exchange's Main Board and updated investors on its plans to list on Spain's four major bourses on Wednesday.
Nick Clegg: The UK will be the first country to introduce trade barriers in Europe since WWII
That Nick Clegg, former British deputy prime minister, is a fervent opponent of Brexit is no secret.
EU to retaliate with tariffs on US products as soon as July
The European Commission endorsed a decision on Wednesday to impose additional tariffs on a list of US products.
Bids value BHP's US shale assets at $9bn
Multinational mining, metals and petroleum firm BHP Billiton has received the first round of bids for its US shale portfolio, valuing the unit at between $7bn and $9bn, according to sources who spoke to Bloomberg.
US crude stockpiles jump as net imports drop sharply, DoE says
Crude oil inventories in the US saw an unexpected build last week, as net imports reversed direction.
US foreign trade deficit narrows in April, despite drop in aircraft sales
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world narrowed in April, despite a big drop in aircraft export sales, which economists said pointed to a big contribution to economic activity in the second quarter.
Labour split over single market amendment plan
The opposition UK Labour Party is divided over its stance on Britain's membership of the single market, its Brexit spokesman admitted on Wednesday.
Sterling Energy appoints former DEO Petroleum boss as chief executive
Oil and gas exploration firm Sterling Energy announced on Wednesday that David Marshall has been appointed chief executive with immediate effect.
World Bank warns trade tensions could lead to new global financial crisis
The World Bank has warned that the possibility of policy shocks from major economies and trade tensions such as the escalating tariffs between the US and its trading partners could lead to financial market disruptions and potentially to a large scale financial crisis.
Papua Mining lands experienced non-executive director
Papua Mining announced on Wednesday that it has added "measurable corporate strength" after appointing Gordon Hart as non-executive director of the company, effective immediately.