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US close: Stocks higher on positive trade headlines
Major indices closed higher on Wednesday after Donald Trump revealed he did not intend to try to oust "major loser" Jerome Powell from his role as Federal Reserve chairman and that he would play "very nice" with China.
System1 cautious of 'downside' risk from current market volatility
Market research firm System1 warned on Wednesday that there was currently more downside risk presented by the current volatility in global markets than there was upside, despite coming off its best monthly performance in terms of revenue in March.
Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits three-week high as US-China tensions ease
Easing trade tensions between the US and China, along with stronger-than-expected earnings from Europe's largest listed company, helped stocks across the continent rise strongly on Wednesday.
Trump says that he will be 'very nice' with China
The US President sounded a conciliatory tone regarding the country's trade disputes with Beijing.
Thursday preview: US jobs data, IFO in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday would be on the latest weekly jobless claims figures in the States.
London close: Stocks rise as Trump assuages Fed concerns
London's equity markets advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations and a rebound in commodity prices.
Director dealings: Man Group director snaps up shares
Man Group revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Laurie Fitch had acquired 19,044 ordinary shares in the London-listed investment manager.
Boeing confirms China stopped taking deliveries amid trade war
US aircraft maker Boeing posted better-than-expected results in the first three months of the year on the back of higher deliveries, and said it could hand some planes rejected by Chinese carriers due to tariffs to other customers.
Broker tips: Jupiter Fund Management, Boohoo
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell' from 'hold' on Wednesday, citing a weak earnings outlook and non-compelling capital returns.
AT&T backs guidance after 'solid' first quarter
American telecoms giant AT&T reiterated its full-year guidance after beating revenue expectations in a "solid" first quarter, helped by higher phone and fibre broadband subscribers.
US open: Stocks higher as Trump softens stance on China
Major indices were all in the green early on Wednesday after Donald Trump revealed he did not intend to try to oust "major loser" Jerome Powell from his role as Federal Reserve chairman and that he would play "very nice" with China.
EU fines Apple, Meta for breaking competition rules
US tech giants Meta and Apple have been fined a combined €700m by the European Commission for breaking rules under its new digital market laws.
Oracle Power announces encouraging assay results from Northern Zone
Oracle Power announced further encouraging assay results from its ongoing drilling programme at the Northern Zone Intrusive Hosted Gold Project on Wednesday, located near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
THG rejects 'unfunded' offer for Myprotein
Online retailer THG on Wednesday rejected a "largely unfunded" bid for its Myprotein business worth up to £600m from AIM-listed acquisition vehicle Selkirk - led by its former chairman.
Canaccord Genuity lowers Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell' from 'hold' on Wednesday, citing a weak earnings outlook and non-compelling capital returns.
FTSE 250 movers: Hochschild tanks on weather hit; Ferrexpo surges
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,516. 54 1. 45% .
FTSE 100 movers: Croda jumps, miners and financials provide a boost
Strong gains from the mining and financial sectors, and individual performances from heavyweights Croda and BP, were providing a big lift to the top-tier index on Wednesday.
Mindflair investee fund puts money into AI firm Capably
Mindflair noted a new investment on Wednesday by the Sure Valley Ventures UK Software Technology Fund (SVV2), in which it is an investor, into Agent Runner AI, trading as Capably.
US mortgage applications slump 12.7pc
US mortgage applications slumped 12. 7% in the week ended 18 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, extending the prior week's 8. 5% drop with the sharpest decline since October 2024.
US pre-open: Futures higher as Trump softens stance on China and Powell
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday after Donald Trump revealed he did not intend to try to oust "major loser" Jerome Powell from his role as Federal Reserve chairman and said Chinese tariffs would "come down substantially".