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US close: Stocks lower as traders thumb over multiple data points
Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday as market participants digested a slew of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
Director dealings: Easyjet director raises stake
Easyjet revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director David Robbie had acquired 7,404 ordinary shares in the London-listed budget airline.
US pending home sales increase 5.4pc in October
US pending home sales increased 5. 4% year-on-year in October, according to the National Association Realtors, the biggest monthly gain since May 2021, following a 2. 6% increase in September.
US open: Stocks mixed following data onslaught
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Wednesday as market participants digested a slew of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
US economy grows 2.8pc in Q3
The Commerce Department revealed on Wednesday that the US economy expanded 2. 8% in the three months ended 30 September, in line with preliminary estimates, on the back of solid strong consumer spending and increased exports.
US jobless claims flat at 213,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a broadly flat pace in the week ended 23 November, according to the Labor Department.
US mortgage applications surge 6.3pc week-on-week
US mortgage applications surged 6. 3% in the week ended 22 November, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, building on the prior week's 1. 7% increase.
US pre-open: Futures lower ahead of PCE reading
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday ahead of a flurry of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
Air France-KLM said to be in talks to snap up 20pc stake in Air Europa
Airline group Air France-KLM was said to be in talks to acquire a 20% stake in Spanish airline Air Europa, according to El Economista.
BT Group's Marc Allera to step down
Telecommunications giant BT Group revealed on Wednesday that Marc Allera will step down as chief executive of its consumer division.
Motorpoint returns to profit in H1
Vehicle retailer Motorpoint said on Wednesday that it had returned to profit in the six months ended 30 September and issued solid forward guidance.
Auction Technology Group posts solid FY numbers
Online marketplace operator Auction Technology Group posted strong full-year numbers on Wednesday, leading it to provide some solid guidance.