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US close: Stocks mostly lower as FOMC minutes remain in focus
Wall Street stocks closed mostly lower on Thursday following the release of minutes from last month's FOMC meeting.
Broker tips: JD Sports, Tullow Oil, EnQuest, Capricorn Energy, Pharos Energy
Shore Capital has placed its 'buy' rating on JD Sports under review after the high street retailer warned on sales and gross margins on Thursday.
Director dealings: Bigblu Broadband director raises stake
Bigblu Broadband revealed on Thursday that certain investment vehicles linked to non-executive director Christopher Mills had purchased 25,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed broadband provider.
US services PMI revised slightly higher in December
S&P Global's services PMI was revised slightly higher to 51. 4 in December, up from a preliminary reading of 51. 3, continuing to point to the strongest growth in the services sector in five months.
US open: Stocks mixed as FOMC minutes remain in focus
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday following the release of minutes from last month's FOMC meeting.
US jobless claims slow in last week of 2023
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated clip in the week ended 30 December, according to the Labor Department, hitting the lowest claim count since October.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Q1 profits beat expectations, slashes dividend
Retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance reported higher-than-anticipated quarterly profits on Thursday as higher drug prices and cost-cutting efforts gave it a boost, while its move to almost half its dividend payout helped accelerate savings.
US pre-open: Futures mixed following FOMC minutes
Wall Street futures were pointing to a mixed open ahead of the bell on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Likewise Group delivers record FY sales performance
Flooring distributor Likewise Group said on Thursday that recent investments to increase its logistics capacity had resulted in a record sales performance in 2023.
TruFin FY adjusted pre-tax losses seen 'in line with expectations'
Financial services group TruFin said on Thursday that adjusted pre-tax losses were seen "in line with expectations" as it reiterated guidance for the coming year.
LPA Group acquires Red Box International for £1.1m
Engineering specialist LPA Group has acquired aviation ground power equipment manufacturer Red Box International in a deal worth approximately £1. 1m.
Angle receives 'breakthrough results' from DNA molecular analysis
Liquid biopsy company Angle received "breakthrough results" from DNA molecular analysis of cancer patient blood samples on Thursday, sending its shares skywards as a result.
Tekmar secures 'significant' new contract
Subsea protection systems provider Tekmar Group revealed on Thursday that it had secured a "significant" new contract.