Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

All three major U.S. averages settled lower on Tuesday amid concerns that the U.S. and Iran would not reach a peace deal by Wednesday.

Seoul shares start lower amid peace talks uncertainties

South Korean stocks started a tad lower Wednesday following a record-breaking rally, amid lingering uncertainties over US-Iran peace talks. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 11.05 points, or 0.17 percent, to 6,377.42 in the first 15 minutes trading. After opening 0.01 percent lower, the index hit an all-time intraday high of 6,399.05 around 9:02 a.m., but soon turned lower again. With the end of a two-week ceasefire looming, investor sentiment weakened after Iran rejected a se

By The Korea Herald