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US close: Stocks lower as traders await September payrolls report
Major indices closed lower on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Broker tips: Aston Martin Lagonda, Burberry, Johnson Matthey
Jefferies downgraded its stance on Aston Martin Lagonda on Thursday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 120. 0p from 25. 00p as it said it struggles to see a scenario that does not require new equity.
Director dealings: Jadestone CEO raises stake
Jadestone Energy revealed on Thursday that chief executive Alexander Blakeley had acquired 511,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed upstream production company.
US open: Stocks mixed amid ongoing Middle East tensions
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
US jobless claims increase by 6,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 28 September, according to the Department of Labor.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Eurozone PPI growth beats forecasts in August
Industrial output in the eurozone rose more than expected in August, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday.
Berenberg lowers target price on Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target on chemicals firm Johnson Matthey from 1,800. 0p to 1,650. 0p on Thursday but acknowledged management has avoided missteps and "righted the ship" following the announcement of the company's exit from battery materials.
Spirax FY outlook unchanged, FX headwinds slightly stronger than expected
Thermal energy and fluid technology solutions group Spirax said on Thursday that its full-year outlook remained unchanged but warned of modest impacts stemming from potentially stronger-than-expected FX headwinds.
Molten Ventures acquires majority secondary position in Connect Ventures first fund
Venture capital firm Molten Ventures said on Thursday that it has acquired a majority secondary position in the first fund of Connect Ventures, a 2012 Vintage Fund containing a portfolio of eight minority positions in businesses across Europe.