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04 Dec
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Thursday preview: US jobs data, OPEC meeting in the spotlight

Investors' focus on Thursday will be on the US labour market.

04 Dec
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Europe close: Stocks gain despite political uncertainty

European shares shrugged off political turmoil in South Korea and France to post gains on Wednesday.

04 Dec
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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".

04 Dec
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in NY

UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson has been shot dead outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan in an apparent targeted attack, New York police said on Wednesday.

04 Dec
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London close: Stocks mixed amid global political concerns

London’s financial markets ended Wednesday in a mixed state, as investors weighed the upcoming no-confidence vote in France and political tensions in South Korea.

04 Dec
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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.

04 Dec
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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.

04 Dec
FTSE 250 movers: Wood Group surges; Zigup stalls

FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,964. 18 0. 34%.

04 Dec
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FTSE 100 movers: Legal & General, IAG in the black

London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,340. 12 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.

04 Dec
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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.

04 Dec
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N4 Pharma files for new UK patent

N4 Pharma, a pharmaceutical company specializing in RNA therapeutics, announced the filing of a new patent with the UK patent office on Wednesday, for its oral anti-inflammatory treatment targeting irritable bowel disease (IBD).

04 Dec
AstraZeneca appoints Iskra Reic as vice-president of intl unit

AstraZeneca said it had appointed AstraZeneca today announced the appointment of Iskra Reic as Executive Vice President (EVP), International with responsibility for overall strategy and driving sustainable growth across this broad region. This encompasses China, Asian and Eurasian markets, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Australia & New Zealand. as executive vice-president of its international division with responsibility for overall strategy and driving sustainable growth across China, Asian and Eurasian markets, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Australia & New Zealand.

04 Dec
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Concurrent Technologies unveils new 10Gb ethernet switch product

Advanced computing systems designer and manufacturer Concurrent Technologies unveiled ‘Hermod II’, a rugged 10 gigabit ethernet switch engineered for harsh environments in the defence and heavy industrial sectors, on Wednesday.

04 Dec
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Kefi awarded Konso Critical Metals licence in Ethiopia

Kefi Gold and Copper announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded the Konso Critical Metals Area exploration licence in Ethiopia by the Ministry of Mines.

04 Dec
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in November - ADP

Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in November, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.

04 Dec
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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.

04 Dec
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Eli Lilly weight-loss drug Zepbound beats Wegovy in trial

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday that a clinical trial had shown that patients taking its weight-loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) lost 47% more weight than those taking Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide).

04 Dec
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UK service economy falters, outlook weakens - PMI

Business optimism across UK service providers sank to a two-year low in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, on mounting concerns about higher costs.

04 Dec
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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.

04 Dec
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Croma Security reports solid momentum in new financial year

Croma Security Solutions said in an update on Wednesday that it has achieved 6. 3% like-for-like growth and maintained a robust balance sheet, with no debt and £4. 1m in cash as of 30 November.