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US open: Stocks start on front foot ahead of FOMC minutes
Wall Street stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with the mood lifted by a pair of positive business surveys ahead of the release of the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Fidessa agrees to £1.4bn takeover by Switzerland's Temenos
Fidessa was flying high again on Wednesday as it agreed to a £1. 4bn takeover by Swiss banking software company Temenos a day after confirming that the two were in talks.
US business activity grows more than expected in February - IHS Markit
Activity in the US manufacturing and services industries grew more than expected in February, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday.
Maduro claims $735m raised by sale of new Venezuelan cryptocurrency
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro used his Twitter account on Tuesday to announce that the country has made $735m from the sale of its new cryptocurrency on the first day.
AI growth could be dangerous and threaten everyday life if misused by hackers
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology could be used maliciously, boosting cybercrime by means of political threats, physical attacks and data corruption, according to researchers at Cambridge University.
EC fines vehicle shipping and supplies firms for cartel behaviour
The European Commission handed out a total of €546m in fines to car shipping and parts suppliers for anti-competitive behaviour in three separate decisions, with all companies acknowledging their involvement in the cartels and agreeing to settle the cases.
Asia report: Markets higher ahead of Fed minutes
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Wednesday as volumes started to return after the Lunar New Year holiday for many in the region, although mainland China bourses remained closed.
Pacific nations push ahead with TPP, final version of trade deal released
A deal to cut trade barriers in some of Asia-Pacific’s most advanced economies took a big step forward on Wednesday with the release of its final version.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of FOMC minutes
US futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of the minutes from the latest FOMC meeting.
Eurozone business growth slows more than expected in February
Business growth in the eurozone slowed more than expected this month, according to data released on Wednesday, although it remains firm overall.