Market Report
US close: Disney dents Dow, but Nvidia invigorates Nasdaq
Wall Street waxed and waned on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones dipping but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq inching higher after investors tried to make sense of President Trump's firing of FBI director James Comey amid another rebound for oil prices.
Europe close: Late rebound in crude oil futures pushes stocks higher
A late rebound in crude oil futures pushed shares on the Continent higher even as European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi repeated that inflation in the euro area had yet to make a convincing comeback.
FX round-up: Sterling edges up on dollar, euro ahead of BoE 'Super Thursday'
Sterling made cautious gains on the dollar and euro ahead of its so-called 'Super Thursday' centred around the Bank of England tomorrow.
BP begins pumping gas from West Nile project
BP and its partners have begun producing gas from the first two fields of the West Nile Delta development in Egypt, eight months ahead of start-up schedule and under budget.
London close: FTSE gains on mining, oil stocks ahead of BoE on Thursday
Equities in London pushed higher with mining and oil heavyweights pacing gains, seemingly ignoring low-level sterling strength on the dollar and ahead of Thursday's much-anticipated Bank of England news.
US open: Stocks mixed after FBI director fired with crude futures rising
Wall Street was trading on a mixed note as investors digested news that President Trump has fired FBI director James Comey and amid another rebound for crude oil futures.
Thursday preview: BoE forecasts and policy stance under microscope
'Super Thursday' from the Bank of England rolls around as the main UK economic event this week, with immediate implications for sterling, while BT Group final are notable among the company updates due.
Keywords Studios swallows up XLOC for under $1m
Video games technical services provider Keywords Studios announced on Wednesday that it acquired XLOC for a total consideration of $0. 9m from its founders, Stephanie O'Malley and Mason Deming.
Results round-up
BAE Systems confirmed the 2017 has started with "good momentum" as the defence and aerospace contractor cited an improving outlook for defence budgets in a number of its markets.
First-half earnings plummet at Cardiff Property
Cardiff Property posted its results for the six months to 31 March on Wednesday, with revenue down to £0. 28m from £0. 3m year-on-year.
Commodities: Crude firmly ahead after US inventories fall more than expected
Crude-oil futures are pricing firmly higher on Wednesday after two sets of closely watched US data showed bigger than expected draws in the country's inventories last week.
Barclays boss Staley gets re-elected, apologises over whistleblowing scandal
Barclays directors have re-elected chief executive Jes Staley, with 97. 2% voting in his favour.
It is too early to declare success, ECB's Draghi says
Economic risks have further diminished but it is too early to declare success, European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi reiterated, contrary to speculation that he might sound a more optimistic note.
MTI Wireless Edge swings to profit in first quarter
Flat panel antenna and wireless irrigation solutions provider MTI Wireless Edge announced its unaudited results for the three months to 31 March on Thursday, reporting that revenues increased 18% year-on-year to $6. 2m.
BNN Technology announces new Chinese partnership
London-listed Chinese technology, content and services company BNN Technology announced a partnership on Wednesday, which would see the company facilitate online payments for local government services via mobile.
FTSE 250 movers: Vesuvius erupts after update; investors hang up on TalkTalk
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 3% to 19,882. 50 in afternoon trade as investors sifted through corporate news.
Braemar Shipping Services reports on 'challenging' year
International provider of broking, consultancy, technical and other services to the shipping, marine, energy, offshore and insurance industries Braemar Shipping Services announced results for the year to 28 February on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 movers: Barratt, retailers shine; Hikma drops
It was all about the retailers on Wednesday as a series of upbeat broker notes propelled the sector higher, helping to lift the FTSE 0. 8% to 7,397. 44 in afternoon trade.
Warpaint London revenue and earnings improve in maiden AIM results
Specialist colour cosmetics supplier Warpaint London announced its audited results for the 12 months to 31 December on Wednesday.
CPS clears Conservatives after election expenses probe
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided not to charge Conservative candidates or party officials after mulling evidence from 14 police forces over electoral spending in 2015.