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US close: Stocks sharply higher following Trump's re-election victory
Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after news outlets called the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
Broker tips: Burberry, Smith and Nephew, 3i Group
RBC Capital Markets upgraded Burberry on Wednesday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and hiked its price target on the stock to 900. 0p from 650. 0p.
Director dealings: Asos CFO snaps up shares
Asos revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Dave Murray had acquired 5,800 ordinary shares in the London-listed fashion retailer.
US open: Stocks sharply higher following Trump's re-election victory
Wall Street stocks were sharply higher at the open on Wednesday after news outlets began to call the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
US pre-open: Futures surge on Trump victory
Wall Street futures were sharply higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday after news outlets began to call the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
Berenberg lowers Smtih and Nephew to 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded medical equipment manufacturing company Smith & Nephew from 'buy' to 'hold' and lowered its target price on the stock from £14. 50 to £10. 50, stating the group's path to recovery was now "less clear".
FCA approves AO World's MusicMagpie takeover
Online electronics retailer AO World has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority for its £10. 0m cash takeover of MusicMagpie.
Conduit expects $50m hit from large loss events in Q3
Reinsurance business Conduit said on Wednesday that the industry had experienced "a significant level of natural catastrophe and large loss activity" in FY24, with activity across smaller and mid-size natural catastrophes and large risk events elevated in Q3.
OSB sees 'gradual return of confidence' across core markets
Lending and retail savings group OSB said on Wednesday that there had been signs of "a gradual return of confidence" across its core markets since 1 July.
Senior names Alpna Amar as CFO
Manufacturing and engineering business Senior named Alpna Amar as chief financial officer on Wednesday, with effect from May 2025.
Phoenix Group taps Nic Nicandrou for CFO
Savings and retirement business Phoenix Group revealed on Wednesday that Nic Nicandrou had been appointed to the role of chief financial officer, with effect from 2 December.