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US close: Stocks close mixed amid slew of data
Wall Street stocks closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as major corporate earnings remained firmly in focus.
Thursday preview: Bank of England, BT Group in the spotlight
All eyes will be on the Bank of England on Thursday as it tackles the question of whether or not taking Bank Rate into negative territory is an option that should and can be implemented.
Sector movers: Telecommunications, Oil lead gains
Telecommunications paced gains in the FTSE 350 on Wednesday, bolstered by an unexpectedly strong showing for Vodafone for its fiscal third quarter.
Elon Musk triggers mass downloads of Robinhood app
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's chat with Robinhood boss Vlad Tenev on the audio-based social network Clubhouse on Sunday led to a stampede for invitations into the exclusive service.
Europe close: Italian shares jump on hopes for possible Draghi government
European shares were mostly higher for the third straight session with Italian shares leading the pack north after former European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, agreed to try and form a unity government.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as GSK sinks in late trading
London stocks closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors weighed up uninspiring services data against optimism over the vaccine rollout and US stimulus.
Daimler evaluates spin-off and listing of truck business
Daimler said on Wednesday it had decided to evaluate a spin-off of its truck and bus business and begin preparations for a separate listing of Daimler Truck.
Toyota to build 9.2m vehicles in 2021
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp told its main suppliers to prepare for a year of record production in 2021 as economies reopened.
Broker tips: Tullow Oil, SSP, Unite, Polypipe, Redrow
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity have lowered their target price on exploration and production outfit Tullow Oil from 33. 0p to 20. 0p and dropped their rating on the stock from 'hold' to 'sell'.
Time Out enters management deal for Abu Dhabi market
Publisher and leisure company Time Out Group has entered into a management agreement with Aldar Properties, it announced on Wednesday, to open a new Time Out Market in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island.
President Energy continues treatment plant development
President Energy updated the market on the development of its treatment plant on Wednesday, reporting that the first stage was set to open by the end of June, with material operation expenditure savings expected from the beginning of the second half.
Director dealings: Gresham House CEO lowers stake
Gresham House revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Anthony Dalwood had disposed of 37,500 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed asset manager.
Open Orphan opens new quarantine clinic in Whitechapel
Pharmaceutical services contract research organisation (CRO) Open Orphan has opened a new quarantine clinic in east London, it announced on Wednesday.
Royal Mail workers vote for deal with union
Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelmingly for an agreement covering strategy, pay and jobs with the support of their union.
US services sector activity picks up in January as outlook brightens -ISM
Growth in America's services sector picked up unexpectedly at the start of the year, driven by higher new orders and employment, according to the results of a closely-followed survey.
FTSE 250 movers: SSP boosted by upgrade; Unite Group falls
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 4% at 20,762. 38 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
TikTok to block accounts in Italy to ensure users are of correct age
TikTok agreed with the Italian data protection authority on Wednesday to shut down all accounts in the country from 9 February in order to make sure all users are over 13.
Red Rock jumps as Australian exploration starts
Red Rock shares jumped after the company said its Australian joint venture had started exploration on its first three prospects in Central Victoria.
US open: Stocks mixed as earnings and stimulus talks remain in focus
Wall Street stocks were mixed following the opening bell on Wednesday as major corporate earnings remained firmly in focus.
FTSE 100 movers: Glaxo drops on guidance; Vodafone rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 6,494. 78 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.