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Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of key EU leaders' summit
European shares turned in a slightly mixed performance as investors eyed the latest round of third quarter US bank earnings, Brexit developments ahead of a major European Union summit the next day and worries over another pause in a Covid-19 vaccine trial.
Thursday preview: EU summit, Schroders in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Thursday will be on the European Union summit being held in Brussels and on a barrage of high-frequency indicators that was set for release in the States.
Sector movers: Pharma, Banks pace losses
Pharma paced losses on the FTSE 350 after analysts at Citi downgraded the lot to 'neutral', citing "potential US election risk".
Fed's Clarida says further monetary and fiscal stimulus will be needed
The recent economic recession in the US will go down on record as its harshest, but likely also its briefest, a top Federal Reserve official said.
Analysts hail pricing for Apple's new 5G iPhone 12
Apple surprised analysts on Tuesday evening with the roll-out of its new iPhone 12, especially as regards pricing, which analysts said could entice more consumers to upgrade their terminals.
US final demand prices rise more quickly than expected in September
Producer prices in the States increased more than expected last month, boosted by higher prices for food.
Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment trial paused due to 'potential safety concern'
A clinical trial for Eli Lilly's antibody treatment for Covid-19 was paused overnight due to a "potential safety concern".
Bank of America edges past forecasts for Q3 EPS, despite falling revenues
Bank of America managed to edge past analysts' forecasts for its third quarter earnings despite a shrinking topline as both net interest and noninterest income fell.
Goldman Sachs blows past analysts' forecasts for third quarter earnings
Goldman Sachs blew past analysts' estimates for earnings in its third quarter thanks to a strong showing from its Global Markets and Investment Banking arms.