London stocks rise in early trade (AFP)

AFP – The leading stock exchange rose in cautious trading on Wednesday, as traders awaited the latest reading on economic growth in the recession-struck United States.

A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
AP – A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday:

European markets firm as traders await US growth data (AFP)

AFP – Europe’s main stock markets rose in cautious trading on Wednesday, after falls the previous day, as traders awaited the latest reading on economic growth in the recession-struck United States.