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Sector movers: Miners again main drag as metals' prices soften
Miners were again the main drag on a mixed day for UK stocks as industrial metals' prices fell back.
Europe close: Stocks finish higher
European markets moved higher on Thursday even after the release of data showing that the US jobs market remained tight while inflation estimates for the fourth quarter were revised higher.
Director dealings: BATS non-exec picks up some shares
British American Tobacco non-executive director Sue Farr picked up some shares in the tobacco giant on Wednesday.
US open: Moderate gains on Wall Street
Stocks on Wall Street were trading moderately higher early on Thursday following the release of a mixed batch of economic data.
Friday preview: US price data, Xi speech in focus
All eyes at the end of the week would be on the US and the release of readings for two key inflation gauges.
US Q4 GDP growth revised a tad lower to 2.7%
The US economy expanded at a slightly slower pace at the end of 2022 than previously thought, but price pressures were greater.
Broker tips: Relx, BP, Next
Analysts at JP Morgan sounded a bullish note on the prospects for RELX, the provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
JP Morgan sounds bullish note on RELX outlook following talk with CEO
Analysts at JP Morgan sounded a bullish note on the prospects for RELX, the provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
Weekly US jobless claims dip
The US jobs market remained tight, the latest weekly jobless claims data showed.
BofA upgrades Next to 'buy', says valuation discount not justified
Analysts at BofA upgraded their recommendation for shares of Next from 'neutral' to 'buy', telling clients that the retailer's successful transition from online and directory to an omni-channel leader was underappreciated.
US pre-open: Wall Street futures point higher with Nvidia in focus as AI play
Wall Street looked set for a bounce as investors took the latest Fed meeting minutes released overnight in their stride.
Euro area CPI revised a tad higher for January
The cost of living in the euro area fell a bit a more slowly at the start of 2023 than previously thought.
Competition in generics sees Hikma Pharmaceuticals's profits decline by a tenth
Hikma Pharmaceuticals posted lower full-year profits as stiff competition in generics saw its top line growth flatten out.
Drax nearly doubles full-year profits, plans investment push
Drax Group nearly doubled its full-year operating profits even as it continued to invest heavily in the business.
Anglo American's bottom line hit by cost headwinds, lower production volumes
Anglo American posted a big decline in full-year sales with profits and free cash flows faring even worse.