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US close: Dow Jones sheds more than 200 points
Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants thumbed over a number of data points in an effort to gain more insight into the current state of the US economy.
Broker tips: Coats Group, Ecora Resources
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on thread and structural components' manufacturer Coats Group from 120. 0p to 135. 0p on Thursday after the group announced that its UK pension scheme was now fully de-risked, a long-awaited catalyst for the stock.
Director dealings: Harbour Energy director raises shareholding
Harbour Energy revealed on Thursday that senior independent director Simon Henry had acquired 20,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed upstream oil and gas company.
RBC Capital Markets hikes target price on Ecora Resources
RBC Capital Markets raised its target price on royalty and streaming company Ecora Resources from 100. 0p to 120. 0p on Thursday following the group's results call a day earlier.
Berenberg slightly raises target price on Coats Group
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on thread and structural components' manufacturer Coats Group from 120. 0p to 135. 0p on Thursday after the group announced that its UK pension scheme was now fully de-risked, a long-awaited catalyst for the stock.
US open: Mixed start to trading as traders digest jobs numbers
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as market participants thumbed over a number of data points in an effort to gain more insight into the current state of the US economy.
CMA launches probe into Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster follow the sale of tickets for legendary British rock band Oasis' upcoming reunion tour, including just how the company's controversial "dynamic pricing" may have been used.
US jobless claims drop by 5,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 31 August, according to the Department of Labor.
US pre-open: Futures little changed ahead of jobs data
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants looked ahead to a number of data points that should provide more insight into the current state of the US economy.
UK new car registrations fall slightly in August ahead of new plates
New car registrations fell slightly across the UK in August, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, as buyers held off until next month's new number plates.
Speedy Hire trades well despite 'continuing challenging conditions'
Tools and equipment rental business Speedy Hire said on Thursday that it had "performed well" year-to-date, despite "continuing challenging conditions" in certain end markets.
Jet2 summer seat capacity rises 12.4pc
Airline business Jet2 said on Thursday that summer 2024 on-sale seat capacity was 12. 4% higher than Summer 2023 at 17. 17m, a "slight increase" on the level reported at its preliminary results.
Ofcom's Royal Mail review could see Saturday Second Class letters scrapped
Communications watchdog Ofcom said on Thursday that it will assess whether certain changes to Royal Mail's Second Class letter delivery would meet postal users' needs, ahead of consulting on proposals in early 2025.
Safestore Q3 revenues flat, reiterates FY guidance
Self-storage business Safestore reiterated its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday as it reported flat Q3 revenues.
German factory orders rise as large-scale orders grow
German factory orders rose by 2. 9% month-on-month in July, according to the Federal Statistical Office, beating market calls for a 1. 5% drop and following June's upwardly revised 4. 6% gain.