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US open: Stocks move higher after latest GDP, jobs numbers
Stocks on Wall Street continued to climb with investor sentiment boosted by a batch of better-than-expected economic reports.
Europe close: Stocks surge as ECB sounds more dovish note than expected
European stock made strong gains Thursday as the European Central Bank shifted to a 'data-dependent' and investors seized on the possibility of an end to policy tightening.
Broker tips: Rolls-Royce, Vodafone
Bank of America Merrill Lynch hiked its price target on engine maker Rolls-Royce on Thursday to 260p from 190p after results a day earlier.
US durable goods orders surge in June, driven by Boeing
Orders for goods made to last for more than three years surged last month, driven by orders for civilian jets.
Weekly US jobless claims slip lower by surprise
The U. S. jobs market tightened slightly during the previous week, contrary to expectations.
ECB says inflation still set to remain too high for too long
The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected, but judged that inflation was still set to remain too high for too long.
Amigo Holdings judges chances of raising necessary capital to be 'low'
Amigo Holdings informed shareholders that the subprime lender was continuing its orderly wind down of the business due to its inability to raise the capital needed to continue lending.
Friday preview: US inflation data, NatWest in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week was expected to shift back to the U. S. , where a raft of fresh economic data, including for inflation were anticipated.
Citi says Vodafone not yet 'out of the woods', stays at neutral
Analysts at Citi reiterated their 'neutral' recommendation on shares of Vodafone, labelling the telecoms operator's first quarter results as "decent".
US goods trade deficit fall by more than expected in June
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world narrowed by slightly more than expected last month.
US GDP grows 2.4% in second quarter, slightly ahead of forecasts
America's economy expanded a bit more quickly than anticipated over the second quarter.
US pre-open: Futures pointing higher ahead of data dump
Stocks on Wall Street looked set for a higher start although first they would have to navigate a slew of fresh economic reports, many of which it was thought might yield surprises.
Drax sees 1H profit surge, expects reduction in gearing
Drax posted a surge in its first half profits and guided towards a reduction in gearing by year end.
Bodycote posts jump in 1H free cash flow, cuts debt
Bodycote posted a big jump in sales and earnings for the front half of the year leading to a surge in free cash flow.