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Broker tips: International Capital Group, Quilter
Berenberg started coverage of capital asset manager International Capital Group at ‘buy’ on Thursday with a 2,600p price target.
Director dealings: Pinewood Technologies director makes share purchase
Pinewood Technologies revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Nicola Flanders had acquired 5,714 ordinary shares in the London-listed software firm.
US new home sales jump 4.1pc in September
New home sales jumped 4. 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738,000 in September, according to the Census Bureau, the highest reading since May 2023 and ahead of forecasts for a print of 720,000.
US open: Stocks mixed as bond yields remain in focus
Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Thursday as elevated bond yields continued to weigh on stocks.
UPS beats Q3 expectations
Logistics firm United Parcel Service beat quarterly profit expectations on Thursday as the group benefitted from improved volumes and tight cost controls.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall by 15,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 19 October, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department.
US pre-open: Futures mixed as bond yields remain elevated
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Thursday as elevated bond yields continued to weigh on stocks.
Renishaw delivers 'solid revenue and profit growth' in Q1
Manufacturing technologies business Renishaw said on Thursday that it had delivered "solid revenue and profit growth" in Q1 despite trading conditions being "mixed".
Essentra FY adjusted operating profits seen in line with market expectations
Essential components manufacturer Essentra said on Thursday that FY24 adjusted operating profits would be in line with market expectations.
Bunzl Q3 group revenues grow, reiterates FY guidance
Distribution and outsourcing firm Bunzl said on Thursday that group revenue had grown in Q3, leading it to reiterate its FY guidance.
Inchcape continues to expect 'moderated growth' in FY24
Automotive distributor Inchcape said on Thursday that it continues to expect "moderated growth" in FY24 but warned that its results would be impacted by translational foreign exchange headwinds during H2, including the devaluation of the Ethiopian Birr.
Mitie Group acquires Argus Fire for £38m
Outsourcing and energy services firm Mitie Group has acquired British engineering-led fire systems business Argus Fire for a total consideration of £38. 0m, funded from existing resources.
GSK RSV vaccine shows potential to help protect broader group of adults
Drugmaker GSK said on Thursday that new data for its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine showed potential to help protect a broader group of adults at increased risk for RSV disease.