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Aviva in £300m share buyback, to hike prices as FY profits surge 35%
UK insurer Aviva posted a better-than-expected 35% rise in annual operating profit and announced a £300m share buyback on Thursday, driven by a rise in life and general policy sales.
ICG, 3i battling to take control of Direct Ferries - report
Intermediate Capital Group and 3i are reportedly battling to take over online aggregator Direct Ferries which sells ferry tickets for operators including P&O and Stena Line.
Europe midday: Shares pace losses after more Powell testimony
European markets paced losses on Thursday as investors digested more Congress testimony from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors digest day 2 of Powell
European markets opened lower on Thursday as investors digested more Congress testimony from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Harbour Energy slams UK windfall tax as profits 'all but wiped out'
North Sea oil producer Harbour Energy said windfall taxes had “all but wiped out” its full-year profits and forced it to cut jobs and investment.
UK housing market still falling, but glimmer of optimism appears - RICS
Britain’s housing market is still falling but there are indications that pessimism is easing, according to a closely-watched surveyors survey.
Credit Suisse delays annual results after late call from US regulator
Scandal-ridden bank Credit Suisse has postponed publication of its annual report after a last-minute intervention from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Hammerson narrows losses as footfall increases
Property developer Hammerson narrowed annual losses and said it was looking to cut costs further amid the tougher economic outlook.