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JD Sports slumps on warning profit will be at lower end of range
Shares in JD Sports Fashion slumped by 15% on Thursday as the retailer warned full-year profits would be at the lower end of forecasts after a “volatile” trading environment in October due to discounting, milder weather and consumer caution ahead of the US election.
Europe open: Stoxx dips below 500 as Nvidia disappoints
European shares opened lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Stoxx 600 index tipping below 500, as investors digested earnings from tech darling Nvidia overnight and developments in Ukraine.
PZ Cussons sees H1 sales growth of 5% as trading in line
Personal healthcare product maker PZ Cussons on Thursday said it expected first-half like-for-like revenue growth of 5%, with trading in line with expectations since its annual results in September.
UK govt borrows more than expected in October
The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as spending and debt repayments outstripped tax receipts, official data showed on Thursday.
Tokyo metro operator grabs Elizabeth Line contract from China's MTR
Tokyo's metro system operator, Japanese trading company Sumitomo and Britain's Go-Ahead Group have won a contract to operate London's troubled Elizabeth Line, taking over from China's MTR, officials announced on Wednesday.
Coats holds guidance on strong sales, targets 18% op margin
Industrial thread maker Coats said it expected full-year results to be in line with expectations and forecast an operating margin of around 18%, driven by strong sales growth.
Europe midday: Shares pare gains as tensions with Russia ratchet up
European shares trimmed morning gains on Wednesday as continuing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine hit sentiment.
Europe open: Shares shrug off UK inflation, geopolitical tensions
European shares made a strong start on Wednesday despite an unexpected spike in UK inflation and continuing geopolitical tensions.
China keeps rates unchanged
China left benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday with no repeat of the surprisingly large cuts brought in last month to boost the faltering economy.
German producer prices fall 1.1% in October
German producer prices fell 1. 1% in October as energy costs declined, according to official data published on Wednesday.
Crest Nicholson sees FY at lower end, but upbeat on 2025
House builder Crest Nicholson said it expected full-year earnings to be at the lower end of the guidance due to a higher proportion of affordable homes being delivered and moved to trade out of low margin sites.
Dunelm buys Ireland's Homefocus for undisclosed sum
Homewares retailer Dunelm on Wednesday said it had bought Irish soft furnishing chain Homefocus for an undisclosed sum.
GMB union calls retailer jobs threat on tax measures 'pathetic'
The GMB Union on Tuesday called large UK retailers "utterly pathetic" over their threat to cut jobs in response to tax measures in the new Labour government's first Budget.
Lowe's punts on hurricane repair demand after upbeat Q3 results
US home improvement retailer Lowe’s lifted full-year guidance on Tuesday, betting on more spending from people hit by recent hurricanes.
Europe midday: Shares slip as Russia nuclear talk worries investors
European shares slipped into the red at lunchtime after data confirmed eurozone inflation had risen to 2% and investors sought safer havens as Russia said the use of long-range missiles against its territory could prompt a nuclear response.
Europe open: Stoxx up as investors eye EZ data, Nvidia earnings
European shares were higher at the open after an upbeat session in Asia with eyes on a eurozone final October inflation reading later in the day and more corporate earnings.
Tullow Oil reaches deal to extend $250m credit facility
Tullow Oil has reached agreement with its lenders to extend the maturity of its revolving credit facility (RCF) to June 30, 2025, the company said on Tuesday.
Marshalls targets 15% operating margin under new strategy
Landscaping and building supplier Marshalls on Tuesday unveiled a new strategy targeting an operating margin of 15% and outperformance the wider construction market by 2 – 4%.