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London midday: Stocks gain after Yellen's dovish remarks
London stocks were in positive territory on Wednesday after dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Europe midday: Stocks push higher on dovish Yellen speech
European stocks pushed up on Wednesday, extending earlier gains as investors welcomed dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Berenberg upgrades Inmarsat on value and LightSquared option
Berenberg upgraded Inmarsat to 'hold' from 'sell' after shares in the satellite communications company fell 20% since the start of 2016, but concerns remain.
US pre-open: Stocks set for more gains after dovish Yellen
US futures pointed to a positive open on Wall Street, with investor sentiment still underpinned by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s dovish tone the previous day.
Eurozone economic sentiment slips in March
Economic sentiment in the Eurozone fell for the third month in a row in March, according to data from the European Commission.
Tasty lifts profits 20% and eyes acceleration in 2016
Tasty, operator of the chain of Wildwood and Dim T restaurant chains, served up an appetising set of final results, with both sales and profits up 20%.
Asia report: Most markets rise on Yellen dovishness
Most markets in Asia rose on Wednesday, taking their cue from the US markets overnight, which were encouraged by a particularly dovish tone from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen in a scheduled speech on Tuesday.
Foxconn and Sharp agree takeover deal
Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn has sealed a deal to take over Japanese electronics group Sharp.
ECB will not take rates into 'absurdly negative territory', says Coeure
Although further cuts to interest rates cannot be ruled out, the European Central Bank will not take rates into “absurdly negative territory", executive board member Benoit Coeure said in an interview with Politico published on the central bank’s website.
Kingfisher faces staff revolt as UK retailers eye living wage loopholes
Kingfisher is facing pressure from thousands of staff at its B&Q retail chain to bring back overtime pay and benefits it is cutting to ease the cost of the new minimum wage.
BBA Aviation agrees sale of six fixed-based operations
BBA Aviation has sold six fix-based operations for $190m in cash to affiliates of KSL Capital Partners as agreed with the US Department of Justice under the terms of the regulatory approval for the acquisition of Landmark Aviation.
Vodafone's veteran dealmaker Finegold to retire from board
Vodafone's veteran dealmaker Warren Finegold will retire at the end of June, after a glittering history with the company that began when he advised on the mobile group's initial public offering in 1988 when at Goldman Sachs.
Metro surges as it announces plan to split in two
Shares in Metro AG surged on Wednesday after the German retailer said it was planning to split into two independent and sector-focused companies through a demerger of the group.
London open: Stocks gain after dovish Yellen speech
UK stocks rose on Wednesday as oil prices recovered and the markets assessed dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Europe open: Stocks rise as investors welcome Yellen's dovish stance
European stocks rose in early trade, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street as investors welcomed dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Morgan Stanley downgrades William Hill after profit warning
Morgan Stanley downgraded William Hill to ‘underweight’ from ‘equalweight’ and cut the price target to 290p from 425p following the company’s profit warning last week.
Great Portland Estates adds Steven Mew
Great Portland Estates announced the addition of Steven Mew to its management team on Wednesday, putting him in the role of portfolio director from early October.
Boeing to cut 4,500 jobs in face of jet demand turbulence
Aeroplane maker Boeing has revealed plans to cut more than 4,500 jobs by June, as it cuts cost in response to slowing demand for its jets.
Jefferies upgrades Next, downgrades M&S as it reviews retailers
Jefferies reviewed its ratings on London-listed retail stocks as it took a look at UK general retailers.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after dovish Yellen comments
London stocks were poised for a firmer open on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen maintained a dovish stance in a speech the previous day.