Market Report
US new home sales tumble in October
Sales of new US single-family homes tumbled in October, according to data from the Commerce Department.
CMA casts doubts over Experian's ClearScore acquisition
Experian's agreed takeover of start-up credit scoring rival Clearscore could be blocked by UK competition authorities.
US Q3 business investment revised sharply higher
America's economy slowed a tad more quickly than expected last quarter but in a potentially positive development, data on businesses' outlays on equipment was revised sharply higher.
Pound could revisit year-highs when Brexit fog clears, say analysts
The pound could regain momentum and climb back above $1. 40 once there is more clarity on Brexit, believes NatWest Markets.
Asia report: Most markets higher as sentiment improves ahead of G20
Most markets in Asia were higher on Wednesday, as investors started to show a wee bit more confidence ahead of a landmark meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later in the week.
Mosman Oil and Gas narrows losses amid 'very challenging' climate for juniors
Mosman Oil and Gas saw losses narrow in its last trading year despite a "very challenging" outlook for junior oil companies amid recent oil price movements.
Tiffany loses its sparkle as Chinese tourists tighten their belts
The shine came off Tiffany & Co’s shares on Wednesday after the high-end jeweller said spending by Chinese tourists had fallen away.
US trade deficit on goods rises slightly more than expected in October
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world widened last month as export growth slipped.
Economy to suffer for 15 years after UK quits EU - government
The British economy will shrink over the 15 years following the UK’s departure from the European Union, regardless of what deal the country leaves under, UK government research claimed on Wednesday.
Chaarat secures a further $1m funding to build EM gold company
Chaarat Gold has secured a further $1m in funding from two investors to help build an emerging markets gold company.
Amedeo looks to cancel AIM listing
Investment company Amedeo Resources proposed the cancellation of its shares on AIM on Wednesday, citing the best interest of investors.
Yellow Cake a buy on 'resuscitated' uranium market, says Berenberg
Analysts at Berenberg upped its target price on uranium specialist Yellow Cake on Wednesday, pointing to a "resuscitated spot market" and rapidly rising uranium prices.
Findel profits soar as online value offer gains followers
Online retail and education outfit Findel more than doubled its half-year profits on the back of a period of continued progress.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye Powell speech
US stocks looked set to rise at the open on Wednesday amid hopes that China and the US will reach a truce on trade at this week's G20 meeting, as investors eyed a speech by Fed chairman Jerome Powell.
Grafenia losses widen as retail business hit with expansion costs
Printing outfit Grafenia saw first-half losses widen as its trade print business battled against headwinds and increased investments into the group's US expansion offset much of its revenue growth.
London midday: Stocks slip as govt admits UK worse-off in all Brexit scenarios
London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders under pressure as investors digested government estimates that the UK will be much worse off under any Brexit scenario.
Quadrise Fuels signs MoU with unnamed European oil major
Quadrise Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding and ‘MSAR’ pilot test programme with an unnamed European multinational integrated oil and gas company, it announced on Wednesday.
IQ-AI's Imaging Biometrics signs Korea distribution deal
IQ-AI announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary Imaging Biometrics has appointed Korea Motion as its first distributor in South East Asia.
Eco Atlantic completes Orinduik farm-out to Total
Oil and gas exploration company Eco Atlantic announced the completion of its farm-out agreement with Total Petroleum's subsidiary Total E&P Activités Pétrolières on Wednesday, on its Orinduik block, offshore Guyana.
Oncimmune signs sales deals in multiple countries for 'EarlyCDT-Lung' test
Immunodiagnostics developer Oncimmune Holdings has signed exclusive agreements for the distribution of its ‘EarlyCDT-Lung’ test in Germany with hrmed. tech, in France with Eurobio Scientific, and in Italy with BSN, it announced on Wednesday.