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UK retail sales nudge higher in September - CBI
Retail sales edged higher in September, an industry survey showed on Friday, boosted by strong online demand.
API offloads majority of portfolio to GoldenTree in £351m deal
Abrdn Property Income Trust is to sell the vast majority of its portfolio to Travelodge's US owner GoldenTree Asset Management, it was confirmed on Friday.
Eurozone economic sentiment weakens in September
Confidence eased across the eurozone in September, an official survey released on Friday showed, as the bloc’s economic recovery struggled to take hold.
Chinese equities rally as Beijing moves to bolster economy
Chinese equities rallied on Friday following a series of moves by Beijing intended to bolster the country’s ailing economy, including a further cut to a key interest rate.
Intel rejects approach from Arm Holdings - report
Intel has rebuffed an approach from Arm Holdings about buying the US chipmaker’s product division, it was reported on Friday.
Morrisons sales edge higher despite 'softer' market
Morrisons posted an uptick in third-quarter sales on Thursday, as it confirmed a £331m property deal intended to cut debts.
Commerzbank lifts financial targets
Germany’s Commerzbank reiterated plans to continuing growing as an independent bank on Thursday, including upping its financial targets, as it confirmed a first meeting with potential suitor UniCredit.
Thames Water's credit ratings slashed
Thames Water has had its credit ratings cut even further, it was confirmed on Thursday, heaping yet more pressure on the crisis-struck utility.
H&M cuts 2024 earnings target, shares fall
Fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz cut its full-year margin target on Thursday, weighing on shares, after a "challenging" third quarter.
UK consumer confidence slides ahead of Budget - BRC
Consumer confidence fell in September, a well-regarded survey showed on Thursday, as people waited anxiously for next month’s Budget.
Strikes warning as pay talks get underway at Volkswagen
Unions at Volkswagen warned on Wednesday of potential strikes at the carmaker's German factories, as annual pay negotiations got underway.
Co-op swings back into the black despite shoplifting hit
The Co-operative Group returned to profit at the half year, the member-owned business confirmed on Wednesday, despite a surge in shoplifting.
Sweden's Riksbank trims interest rates
Sweden’s central bank trimmed interest rates on Wednesday, in line with expectations, and said it expected to cut further in the coming months.
Government contractor ISG files for administration
Construction giant ISG has gone into administration, it emerged on Friday, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
BoE's Mann takes 'guarded' view on rate-cutting cycle
Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann said on Friday she took a "guarded" view about cutting rates, as there was still a risk inflation was becoming embedded.
Summer weather helps retail sales surge
Retail sales hit their highest level in more than two years in August, official data showed on Friday, beating expectations.
Thames Water starts cash talks as it battles to stay afloat
Crisis-struck Thames Water has started discussions with stakeholders about releasing more cash reserves, it was confirmed on Friday, as it battles to stay afloat.
Government borrowing overshoots forecasts
Higher-than-expected borrowing in August pushed public sector net debt to 100% of GDP, official figures showed on Friday.
UK consumer confidence tumbles - GfK
UK consumer confidence fell sharply in September, a long-running survey showed on Friday, despite the more stable economic backdrop, as people nervously wait on next month’s Budget.
Ashtead to implement new remuneration policy
Equipment rental specialist Ashtead Group said it would implement its remuneration policy, after failing to receive further feedback during a shareholder consultation.