US equities finished mostly higher in Wednesday trading, ending off best levels after some late-session volatility, with the Dow Jones closing down 11bps, while the S&P and Nasdaq closed +11bps and 23bps respectively. , ISM services printed at 51.4, below consensus 52.7. New-orders component pulled back and prices paid hit lowest level since March 2020. ADP private payrolls were up 184K in March, outstripping the 150K consensus, with continued strength in leisure/hospitality. Paramount was up on a report about exclusive deal talks with Skydance.