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US ramps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision
The US is continuing to pressure the UK on its decision on whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to be involved in the development of its 5G network.
Europe close: Stocks rally as Mideast tensions fail to spill over
Stocks across the Continent overcame an early bout of selling on Wednesday, after Iran apparently chose not to ratchet up tensions with Washington even further with its retaliatory strikes against US bases in Iraq overnight, with America following suit.
Trump to impose more sanctions on Iran in response to missile strikes
Trump said on Wednesday that the US will impose additional economic sanctions on Iran in response to attacks overnight on two US military bases in Iraq.
Walgreens Boots' earnings fall short of estimates
Pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance's earnings fell short of Wall Street's expectations on Wednesday, sending shares lower at the bell.
US open: Stocks record early gains as investors shrug off retaliatory strike by Iran
US stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday despite news that Iran had fired rockets at two Iraqi bases hosting American troops, albeit without killing any servicemen.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in December - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in December, according to figures released by ADP on Wednesday.
Carlos Ghosn takes aim at Nissan, Japanese authorities as he vows to clear name
Carlos Ghosn, the fugitive former chairman of Nissan, has launched an impassioned defence of the charges against him, accusing the Japanese car manufacturer and authorities of conspiring together and railing against his treatment while in prison.
TikTok reports security flaws on platform that could lead hackers to steal data
TikTok reported security flaws on its video-sharing platform that may have let hackers add or delete videos, change privacy settings and steal personal data.
US pre-open: Futures point to mixed open following attack on Iraqi airbase
US futures had stocks opening somewhat mixed on Wednesday as news broke that Iran had fired rockets at an Iraqi airbase hosting American troops.
Boeing shares under pressure after Iran plane crash
Boeing shares looked set to fall at the open on Wednesday after a Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in Iran shortly after takeoff, killing all 176 on board.
Eurozone economic sentiment edges higher
Economic sentiment across the eurozone edged higher in December, narrowly beating analyst forecasts, official data showed on Wednesday.
Iran fires missiles at Iraq air bases; Oil prices rise
Iran overnight launched a ballistic missile attack on air bases housing US forces in Iraq, in retaliation for the US assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.
Gold prices surge as tensions ratchet in Middle East
The price of gold has surged after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against US targets, sending investors rushing to safe haven stocks.
German manufacturing orders slump in November
German manufacturing orders unexpectedly slumped in November, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.