Headline News
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.
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.
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).
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.
Vodafone sells remaining 3% stake in Indus Towers
Vodafone said on Wednesday that it was selling its remaining 3% stake in India’s Indus Towers.
Faltering service sector weighs heavily on Eurozone
The Eurozone economy slipped into contraction in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, after services output slumped.
Zigup revenue falls in mixed first half
Zigup reported a mixed half-year on Wednesday, with underlying revenues growing 5. 6% to £775m on the back of robust performances in vehicle hire and claims services, although reported revenue slipped 0. 8% to £903. 6m due to weaker vehicle sales.
China services growth eases in November - Caixin
Growth in China’s services sector eased in November, according to data released on Wednesday.
Rio Tinto sees higher copper output as Palliser renews call to scrap UK listing
Rio Tinto on Wednesday forecast higher consolidated mined copper production for the 2025 financial year driven by higher output from its Oyu Tolgoi operation in Mongolia and also faced calls from hedge fund Palliser to scrap its dual listing structure.