Stocks have plunged in the US and Europe, with the Dow down some 1.4% in early afternoon trade. Uber's result shocked and surprised - in a good way. Welcome to Wednesday and our wrap of business and politics headlines from around the world overnight.   Stocks have plunged in the US and Europe , with the Dow down some 1.4% or 475 points in early afternoon trade having plummeted nearly 600 points earlier in the day, after banking sector shares took Want to read more? It's easy.

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