Market Pulse
US close: Dow Jones, S&P 500 close at record highs
Both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Wednesday as investors thumbed over minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting.
Director dealings: Atome Energy deputy chairman raises stake
Atome revealed on Wednesday that deputy chairman Richard Day had acquired 17,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed energy firm.
London close: Markets rebound from China-fuelled losses
London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.
German government now projecting a second year of GDP contraction
Germany’s economy is set to contract by 0. 2% in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of shrinking output, according to a statement from the country’s economy ministry on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Mondi jumps on acquisition; Rio in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 8,219. 31 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
US open: Stocks mixed ahead of FOMC minutes
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's last monetary policy meeting.
Woodbois shares suspended after adviser resignation
Woodbois announced the resignation of Canaccord Genuity as its nominated adviser and broker on Wednesday, with immediate effect.
1Spatial inks 'significant' contract with US Forest Service
Software and solutions provider 1Spatial said on Wednesday that has inked a "significant" $1. 4m contract with the US Forest Service.
US mortgage applications fall 5.1pc
US mortgage applications fell by 5. 1% in the week ended 4 October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the prior week's 1. 3% drop in taking a bite out of the almost 30% surge in demand throughout September.
Thames Water creditor group in talks with Ofwat over rescue deal - report
Lenders holding £12bn of Thames Water's debt have reportedly held face-to-face talks with Ofwat this week to pitch a rescue deal that they believe would avert the nationalisation of Britain's biggest water utility.
Electric Guitar subsidiary 3radical deploys NFC technology
Electric Guitar announced the successful first deployment of its subsidiary 3radical's Voco platform with near field communication (NFC) technology on Wednesday.
New Cornish Metals CEO starts work after UK visa approval
Cornish Metals confirmed the appointment of Don Turvey as chief executive officer and executive director on Wednesday, following the approval of his UK work visa.
US pre-open: Futures little changed ahead of Fed minutes
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as investors looking ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's last monetary policy meeting.
London midday: FTSE in the black after Tuesday's selloff
London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
Hercules Site Services expects to report 'another record year'
Civil engineering and construction firm Hercules Site Services said on Wednesday that it expects to report "another record year", with revenue, underlying earnings and pre-tax profits all "well ahead" of market expectations.
Cirata Q3 bookings flat YOY
Software firm Cirata said on Wednesday that bookings were flat year-on-year in Q3, leading it to reiterate full-year bookings guidance.
RBC Capital upgrades United Utilities, downgrades Pennon
RBC Capital Markets upgraded its stance on United Utilities on Wednesday, but downgraded Pennon as it took a look at UK water stocks.
ECR reports progress on Australian projects, tax loss transfer talks
ECR Minerals updated the market on its gold and rare earths projects in the Australian states of Queensland and Victoria on Wednesday.
Netcall reports strong set of full-year results
Netcall reported a strong set of full-year results on Wednesday, driven by robust demand for its cloud-based services and enhanced product offerings.
Arc Minerals gets extensions for Virgo Project licences
Arc Minerals announced on Wednesday that it has received extensions for both of its prospecting licences at the Virgo Project in Botswana's highly prospective Kalahari Copper Belt.