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Estate agents stung by Chancellor's ban on letting fees
In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced he planned to clamp down on letting agent fees, sending estate agents shares lower on Wednesday.
Canaccord Genuity lifts target price on Wolseley ahead of Q1 update
Canaccord Genuity hiked its target on Wolseley ahead of the builders merchant's first quarter update.
US initial jobless claims rise a little more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little more than expected last week, according to data released by the Labor Department.
Finsbury Food acts against weak sterling, trading in line with expectations
Speciality baker Finsbury Food Group said it had continued to trade in-line with expectations during the first four months of the new financial year having adopted various measures to compensate for higher input costs after the pound weakened in the aftermath of Brexit.
Prominent Spanish politician involved in corruption case passes away
Spanish senator and former mayor of Valencia Rita Barbera passed away after suffering from a heart attack on Wednesday morning, whilst under investigation for corruption charges.
HSBC highlights defensive attractions of Severn Trent
HSBC raised its target price on Severnt Trent and stuck to its 'hold' recommendation due to the attractions of its 'defensive' nature.
Meggitt gains on bid speculation
Aerospace and defence group Meggitt got a boost on Wednesday amid speculation it may have received a bid approach.
Tavistock Investments to raise £2.1m to fund Price Bailey acquisition
Tavistock Investments has agreed to acquire financial advisory firm Price Bailey Financial Services, though its shares were sent south on Wednesday by news that it plans to fund the purchase with a discounted £2. 1m fundraising.
Europe midday: Stocks dip despite positive PMI figures
European stocks were lower in the early afternoon, despite PMI data being better than expected, as investors kept an eye on oil prices.
US pre-open: Stocks set for muted open ahead of data slew, Fed minutes
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street as investors paused for breath after the Dow closed above 19,000 for the first time on Tuesday, with a slew of data releases and the latest Federal Reserve minutes due ahead of the Thanksgiving break.
Pantheon Resources cuts losses ahead of significant year
Pantheon Resources reported reduced losses in a year where it struck hydrocarbon resources at four wells and began the move from an explorer to a developer on the brink of production.
Colombian government to sign modified deal after referendum rejection
Colombia's government has signed a new peace agreement with Farc rebels, after the initial deal between the two sides was rejected by a referendum last month.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as estate agents slide ahead of Autumn Statement
Stocks in London were up but paring gains by midday as estate agents came under pressure ahead of the Treasury's Autumn Statement.
New research shows "Luminaries" taking over from "Juggling Generation"
Research from Bauer Media has suggested a change in how those previously categorised as "middle-aged", with the new group being referred to as "The Luminaries".
Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights after pilot strike goes ahead
German airline Lufthansa cancelled almost 900 flights on Wednesday after a last-minute legal challenge to a planned pilot strike failed.
Former Sainsbury's chief warns of rise in supermarket prices
Prices in UK supermarkets will rise by at least 5% over the next six months, said former Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King.
MTI Wireless Edge win first water management client in Tanzania
Antenna maker MTI Wireless Edge won a first energy and water management order from Tanzania.
John Menzies shuffles board and secures new debt
Scottish Aviation company John Menzies has appointed two new board members and finalised a loan agreement for the recent $202m acquisition of Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG).
Rio Tinto agrees sale of Lochaber assets for $410m
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its assets at Lochaber in Scotland to SIMEC for $410m (£330m).
CMC Markets profits fall as subdued trading lingers
Despite the volatility reported elsewhere, CMC Markets reported first-half profits were hit by subdued trading activity and warned that if it continued it would drag full year profits lower than last year's.