Market Pulse
US close: Stocks mostly lower as Apple slides, oil declines
US stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday as oil prices weakened and amid heavy losses for technology giant Apple.
Sector movers: Goldman boosts grocers, Deutsche wary on steel
Gains for Sainsbury and Tesco saw grocers rise to the top of the leaderboard following upwards price target revisions out of Goldman Sachs, although the underlying commentary was somewhat less than flattering.
Europe close: Oil price decline weighs on shares
European stocks fell on Wednesday, with energy issues under the cosh as oil prices declined.
Russia withdraws request to refuel Syria-bound warships in Spanish enclave
Russian warships on the way to Syria will not stop in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to refuel, after outrage from Nato allies towards Madrid forced a review of the decision.
Lighthouse agrees deal with Fire Brigade Union
AIM-listed financial advisory firm Lighthouse Group has agreed a new contract with Fire Brigades Union (FBU) to be the preferred provider of expert financial advice to its members.
Google to scale back Fiber broadband network plans
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced that it will be cooling off its pursuit of the broadband industry by reducing its investment in its Google Fiber network.
Gucci sales rise 17% to send Kering shares to 15-year-high
French luxury group Kering's stock has soared to its highest price in 15 years after Gucci posted a 17% increase in sales in its third quarter earnings.
FTSE 250 movers: Oil shares slip while FirstGroup perseveres
The second-tier index fell 0. 97% to 17,628. 67 in late afternoon trading.
Obtala granted CPI status by Mozambique authorities
Africa-focused agricultural and forestry company Obtala announced on Wednesday that its forestry subsidiary, Argento Mozambique has been awarded CPI status by the Mozambican authorities entitling it to various tax benefits and protections in return for inward investment from the company's subsidiary Argento Continental Corporation.
Bloomberg poll gives Trump slender lead in Florida
Donald Trump appears to be losing his grip on the 2016 US presidential election, but a Bloomberg poll in the key battleground state of Florida has given the Republican candidate a two-point lead.
Comcast posts impressive earnings, boosted by Rio Olympics
US broadcasting group Comcast reported strong growth on the back of the Rio Olympic Games, as it outperformed analysts´ expectations in its third quarter results released on Wednesday.
Wednesday newspaper share tips: GKN, St.James´s Place
GKN continued to outperform its markets over the latest nine-month period and its acquisition of Fokker looks to have been another clever deal, like the purchase of Volvo Aero in 2012, but it´s time to take profits, The Times´s Tempus said.
Forbidden Technologies adds two new apps to video platform
Forbidden Technologies announced further developments to its Forscene video cloud platformon Wednesday, as it added two new apps to its camera-to-screen video management cloud solution.
Ladbrokes-Coral merger wins final CMA approval with 322 shop disposals
Ladbrokes and Coral will be able to complete their merger "in the very near future" after the competition regulator gave its final approval on Wednesday.
Surgical Innovations attains CE mark for YelloPort Elite
Designer and manufacturer of medical technology Surgical Innovations Group announced on Wednesday that its new laparoscopic port access system, YelloPort Elite, has attained CE certification.
Director dealings: Man Group's new CEO shows confidence in stock
Man Group's new chief executive Luke Ellis has bought almost £0. 63m of shares in the hedge fund manager on top of pocketing options worth another £1. 56m.
Impact Holdings warns over possible contingent liability costs
Impact Holdings UK posted an update on Wednesday, advising following the Supreme Court hearing on 30 June between subsidiary Impact Funding Solutions and AIG Europe Insurance UK, the court found in favour of AIG.
US open: Stocks down after disappointing Apple earnings
US stocks were down in the wake of disappointing quarterly results from Apple, while there was a torrent of corporate earnings and economic data.
Reach4entertainment to raise £2m in placing
Media and entertainment company reach4entertainment announced its intention to undertake a placing of new ordinary shares on Wednesday, at a price not less than 1. 5p per ordinary share to raise up to £2m before expenses.