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UK mortgage approvals tick lower in June
UK mortgage approvals fell in June, albeit less than expected, according to data released by UK Finance.
Serabi Gold boasts strong gold production growth in Brazil
Serabi Gold, the Brazilian focused gold mining and development company, announced strong production of gold from its mine in the Tapajos region of Para State, Northern Brazil.
Boeing lifts guidance after strong second quarter
Aerospace company Boeing reported strong earnings and operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2017 and hiked its full year guidance.
Bluerock Diamonds records strong diamond sales
BlueRock Diamonds, the operator of the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa, has announced an increase to average diamond grades, while continuing to explore options for additional financing.
More than 10,000 flee as wildfires still blaze in southern France
Thousands of people in south-eastern France have been forced to evacuate as wildfires continued to rage for a second day on Wednesday.
FX round-up: Aussie recovers from overnight weakness after CPI falls short
The Aussie lost some ground against the US dollar in overnight trading as figures showed quarter-on-quarter inflation missed expectations of 0. 4% with a print of just 0. 2%.
Commodities: Brent rally continues as inventories decline
Brent crude continued its rally higher on Wednesday, fuelled by a reduction in oil inventories from the US, which fell by 7. 2m barrels, versus expectations for a smaller drop of 3. 3m.
Europe close: Stocks end higher amid earnings news; Fed in focus
European stocks ended higher on Wednesday as investors sifted through more earnings and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks close slightly higher as ITV rallies; UK GDP digested
London stocks ended Wednesday's session sightly higher following a well-received update from broadcaster ITV and a deluge of other earnings news, as investors digested the latest reading on the UK economy, which met expectations.
RBS to offer £775m to encourage SMEs to switch to challenger banks
Royal Bank of Scotland will be required to set up a £425m innovation fund and a £350m scheme to encourage SMEs to switch their accounts, both administered independently with grants paid to challenger banks and fintech companies to boost competition in the sector.
Thursday preview: Lloyds, Shell, BATS, Diageo lead results deluge
Thursday's tsunami of numbers sees a stupidly large number of large companies all reporting on the same day, including at least a dozen FTSE 100 companies and at least as many from the FTSE 250.
Future Business: Coconut, the bank account for freelancers
Say the words ‘banking’ or ‘taxes’ to any contractor or freelancer and you’d surely send shivers down their spine. The two activities have traditionally been unnecessarily painful for anyone in business on their own - and they continue to be. But London startup Coconut, based just off the city’s Silicon Roundabout tech hub, is hoping to change all of that. Digital Look’s Josh White chatted with co-founder Sam O’Connor.
UK to ban new diesel, petrol cars by 2040
The UK said it would ban all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 in an effort to tackle pollution and the risks to public health.
Trump to ban transgender people from serving in US military
US President Donald Trump has announced that transgender people will no longer be allowed to serve in the country’s military as the medical costs are too high.
Government 'respects' Supreme Court decision to end employment tribunal fees
Fees for bringing action against an employer in a tribunal have come to an end, after the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful this morning.
US open: Stocks gain amid well-received earnings; Dow breaches 21,700
US stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday thanks to some well-received corporate news, as investors looked ahead to a rate announcement from the Federal Reserve.
FTSE 250 movers: Tullow gushes on better revenues; Marston's goes flat
Tullow Oil led the FTSE 250 risers as it gushed higher after reporting higher revenues despite swinging to a pre-tax loss in the first half. The numbers were in line with expectations and investors were clearly pleased as the stock rose almost 7%.
Marston's says sales ahead of market
Pub and brewery operator Marston's said like-for-like sales in its destination and premium division were up 1. 3% in the 42 weeks to 22 July.
US new homes sales rise less than expected in June
Sales of new US single-family homes rose a little less than expected in June, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Apple to build three new US plants, Trump says
US tech giant Apple will build three major manufacturing plants in the country , according to President Donald Trump.