Market Pulse
US close: Stocks lower as traders digest Nvidia earnings
Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia after the close.
Broker tips: Kingfisher, GSK, Braemar
Citi downgraded Kingfisher to 'neutral' from 'buy' on Wednesday as it cited limited scope for near-term upgrades.
London close: Stocks slip as investors await Nvidia results
London stocks ended slightly down on Wednesday, with investors showing restraint ahead of crucial earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Director dealings: Moneysupermarket director PCA snaps up shares
Moneysupermarket. com revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Rakesh Sharma's wife, Kathleen Sharma, had acquired 9,253 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed price comparison website operator.
FTSE 100 movers: GSK gains on Zantac news; banks slump
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,345. 78 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
US open: Stocks mixed as traders await Nvidia earnings
Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia after the close.
Polestar appoints former Opel boss as CEO as Ingenlath resigns
Swedish electric car maker Polestar said on Wednesday that chief executive officer Thomas Ingenlath has resigned with effect from 1 October, to be succeeded by former Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller.
Canaccord Genuity starts Braemar off at 'buy'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on shipbroking services firm Braemar with a 'buy' rating and 410. 0p target price on Wednesday, stating it was "all aboard for the super cycle".
Kohl's lifts outlook after second-quarter earnings beat
Kohl's raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, after surpassing expectations for second-quarter earnings, driven by stringent cost management and reduced inventory levels.
US pre-open: Futures little changed as traders eye Nvidia earnings
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia.
Beowulf reports progress at Graphite Anode Materials Plant
Beowulf Mining updated the market on its Graphite Anode Materials Plant (GAMP) project on Wednesday, reporting progress in optimising its water treatment processes.
Foot Locker posts first comparable sales growth in six quarters
Foot Locker reported its first comparable sales growth in six quarters on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its ongoing turnaround efforts.
London midday: Stocks dip as banks take a hit; Nvidia earnings eyed
London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Hyundai Motor lays out ambitious goals for sales, shareholder returns
Hyundai Motor announced ambitious plans to increase its annual global sales by 30% to 5. 55 million vehicles by 2030 on Wednesday, with a significant focus on expanding its hybrid vehicle lineup.
Aquis Exchange confident despite loss of historic contract
Aquis Exchange updated the market on its recent trading on Wednesday, highlighting modest revenue growth, a strong cash position, and strategic investments aimed at expanding its technology division, although it warned of a £1m hit from the loss of a historic contract.
Ariana reports promising new drilling results from Salinbas
Mineral explorer and developer Ariana Resources released new drilling and geophysical survey results from the Hizarliyayla area within its Salinbas Project in Turkey on Wednesday.
Polarean appoints Xenon MRI specialist as chief medical advisor
Advanced MRI technology specialist Polarean Imaging announced the appointment of Dr Chase Hall as its chief medical advisor on Wednesday.
PCI-PAL no longer expects to report FY adjusted pre-tax profit
Payment solutions firm PCI-PAL said on Wednesday that it no longer expects to report an adjusted pre-tax profit for FY24 due to the timing of revenue recognition related to a specific customer.
Bezant gets environmental clearance for Hope & Gorob extension
Bezant Resources announced the successful issue of an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for licence EPL7170 on Wednesday, which is part of the Hope & Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia.
Sunda Energy applies for two offshore Philippines licences
Sunda Energy announced on Wednesday that it has submitted applications for two offshore licence areas in the Philippines, as part of its strategic focus on expanding gas exploration in South East Asia.