Synopsys reported better-than-anticipated quarterly results and forecast Q4 above Wall Street estimates, as the chip design software maker benefited from higher demand from semiconductor clients.
The losses of farmers in Latvia, which suffered from summer's unusual heat and prolonged dry spell, amounted to €359M, the country's Agriculture Ministry stated.
The US natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico reached a record high in July this year, after the several key pipelines' commissioning in Mexico, the US EIA stated.
Poland foresaw gross borrowing needs of $44.5B in the country's 2019 budget draft, Piotr Nowak, the Deputy Finance Minister, told Polish Press Agency.
One of Switzerland's biggest banks, Credit Suisse, frozen $5B of money linked to Russia to avoid falling foul of the US sanctions, further rising pressure on Moscow.
The average pay increase awarded by the UK employers weakened during the three-month period to July for the first time in two years, according to a survey published on Thursday.
The Australian government banned major China's telecoms company Huawei Technologies from providing equipment for the planned 5G mobile network due to security fears.
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace in August amid a jump in domestic demand, a preliminary survey revealed, though export orders contracted in the reported month.
Saudi Arabia has halted international and domestic stock listing of the state oil titan Aramco, four official sources reported on Wednesday.
Blackstone Group, the private equity firm, is exploring a potential $1.0B-plus sale or initial public offering of the auto lender Exeter Finance, according to sources familiar with matter.
Royal Dutch Shell Brazil stated on Wednesday that it was evaluating a potential purchase of the Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras' assets, which had been put up for a sale to cut the state-owned utility's debts and privatisation plans.
Apple is set to gain unconditional antitrust approval from the European Union for its planned takeover of Shazam, the UK music discovery app, sources familiar with the deal stated on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Russian economists announced that the yearly Russian GDP increase forecast of 1.9% is set to be decreased down to 1.8%.
The S&P 500 market index continued to rise on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve Minutes were released during the trading session.
European stock markets finished Wednesday's trading session almost flat after a volatile trading session, which was created by various political events.
On Wednesday, Amazon announced that the company has started selling fashion and sportswear in Brazil.
On Wednesday, a Fiat Chrysler representative confirmed that the company is continuing with the spin-off of the company's parts producer Magneti Marelli.
The President of Russia on Wednesday in Finland spoke out against the US sanctions on Russia. Although, the President praised his recent meeting with Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the President of Russia announced that Russia has to strengthen its military infrastructure due to NATO moving its infrastructure closer to the Russian border.
Mexican authorities on Wednesday announced that the US and Mexican counterparts are close to renegotiating the bilateral points of the North America Free Trade Agreement.
Air France-KLM's newly appointed CEO Ben Smith held a meeting with Elisabeth Borne, the French Transport Minister, as unions of the airline group are set to make a decision on the further strike over pay.
On Wednesday, Nike stores were shut down in South Africa, following a public outcry triggered by a racist web post that allegedly has connection to the sportswear firm.
On Wednesday, Target posted its higher-than-expected Q2 result for profit and sales, driven by increased customer visits and strong online sales, bringing its shares up 6% in premarket trade.
China's Xiaomi reported its Q2 revenue skyrocketed 68.3%, helped by rapid smartphone and internet devices sales.