Market Pulse - Europe
London close: Footsie buoyed by miners
Stocks finished near their best levels of the session on the back of gains in miners' shares and as early strength in sterling wore off.
Director dealings: IG Design founder lowers stake
AC Artistic Limited, a trust in which IG Design Group founder and non-executive director Anders Hedlund holds a beneficial interest in, disposed of 500,000 ordinary shares in the company.
Thursday preview: Brexit, retail sales and Diageo in focus
All things Brexit will continue to be high on the agenda on Thursday, as the European leaders' summit in Salzburg wraps-up.
May's dismissal of Barnier border offer sinks pound
Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to reject an improved European Union offer to solve the issue of the Irish border post Brexit, reports stated on Wednesday, knocking the pound back from its seven week high.
Danske CEO steps down after $234bn linked to laundering scandal
Thomas Borgen, chief executive of Danske Bank, has resigned after allegations that as much as $234bn has been laundered through the bank’s Estonian branch.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher despite trade headwinds
European stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the basic resources sector, as investors apprehension around global trade talks eased a bit, although many analysts remained quite cautious.