StanChart, St James's Place, Witbread fall after updates.

Nasdaq slips with Apple.

Gains mainly driven by a stronger euro.

HSBC rises on report may spin off UK retail banking.

Apple shares up after the bell following results.

Wage negotiations on the gold mining sector could put pressure on the local currency.

S&P 500 hits intraday record high.

As utility stocks rise.

Top-40 and All-share close at record highs for the second day running.

Weak domestic fundamentals likely to cap any significant rand gains.

Focus on Thursday will be US jobless claims.

UBS’ commodities team, bullish on gold, sees equities and gold driving up with signs of deteriorating US economy.

Yields on government bonds were down.

Rolls-Royce rises after announcing new CEO.

McDonald's up on turnaround talk.