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Broker tips: IAG, Greatland Gold
BA and Iberia owner IAG flew higher on Wednesday as JPMorgan Cazenove said it was the "most compelling" overweight in the airline sector and added the stock to its Analyst Focus List and put it on "positive catalyst watch".
Director dealings: Argentex chairman raises stake
Argentex revealed on Wednesday that chairman Nigel Railton had acquired 693,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed currency management and payment solutions provider.
ISM services PMI declines in November
The Institute for Supply Management's November services PMI declined to 52. 1 in November, down from 56 in October and well and truly short of expectations for a reading of 55. 5.
US open: Dow reverses Tuesday's losses, S&P 500 continues record-setting advance
Major indices were in the green on Wednesday as the S&P 500 continued to build up another record close.
GM takes $5bn loss on Chinese business
US automotive giant General Motors' Chinese business has taken a $5. 0bn charge amid an ongoing slowdown in what was once its largest market.
US weekly mortgage applications rise 2.8pc
US mortgage applications rose 2. 8% in the week ended 29 November, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
US pre-open: Futures mixed following S&P 500's record close
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday after the S&P 500 notched up another fresh record close.
Canaccord Genuity nudges up target price on Greatland Gold
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on development and exploration firm Greatland Gold from 15. 0p to 17. 0p on Wednesday and reiterated their 'speculative buy' rating on the stock after the group completed its acquisition of the 70% of the Havieron project that it did not already own, in addition to the Telfer mine from Newmont.
Biome warns on profits amid 'additional complexities'
Bioplastics and RF technology business Biome warned on FY revenue and profitability on Wednesday after "additional complexities" relating to component deliveries for two large projects expected to be completed in FY24 arose.
Costain secures contract with HS2
Construction and engineering group Costain has been awarded a new contract as a sole supplier to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical systems for HS2.
XP Factory interim profits surge against strong comparators
Leisure business XP Factory said on Wednesday that interim revenue and profits had surged, reflecting continued volume-driven like-for-like growth across both of its brands, ahead of industry levels.