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London close: Stocks slip as investors digest US jobless claims
London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested a slightly lower-than-expected jobless claims number out of the United States.
Revenue falls but profits stable at Churchill China
Hospitality ceramics manufacturer Churchill China reported a 7. 8% decrease in revenue in its interim results on Thursday, totaling £40. 6m, compared to £44m in the same period last year.
Xeros shares tumble as it slashes revenue, earnings expectations
Textile industry environmental innovator Xeros Technology announced a delay in the mass market launch of a new nine-kilogram washing machine by its Indian licensee IFB Industries on Thursday.
Fusion Antibodies strengthens financial position despite revenue decline
Preclinical antibody discovery and engineering specialist Fusion Antibodies said in its final results on Thursday that despite a challenging year with a decline in revenue, it had strengthened its financial position and expanded its pipeline of opportunities.
Safestay reports 23pc rise in first-half earnings
Hostel operator Safestay reported a 23% increase in first-half EBITDA on Thursday, reflecting significant operational progress and portfolio expansion.
Oriole Resources swings to first-half profit
West and Central Africa-focussed exploration company Oriole Resources reported a first-half pre-tax profit of £1. 15m on Thursday - a significant improvement compared to a loss of £0. 86m in the same period in 2023.
International PPL declares interim dividend in line with target
Infrastructure investor International Public Partnerships declared a fully cash-covered interim dividend of 4. 18p per share in its half-year results on Thursday, contributing to full-year target dividend growth of 3%, bringing the total to 8. 37p per share for 2024, up from 8. 13p in 2023.
Mkango raises £1.25m to expand magnet recycling operations
Mkango Resources announced on Thursday that it has completed a private placement, raising £1. 25m to support its efforts to expand its rare earth magnet recycling operations in the UK and Germany.
PPHE Hotel Group inks major refinancing deal
PPHE Hotel Group announced a major refinancing agreement with Aareal Bank on Thursday, extending the maturity of its existing loan for its Dutch hotel portfolio and the Holmes Hotel London.
Asia report: Markets mixed as wage growth softens in Japan
Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed on Thursday following a sharp sell-off in the previous session.
Bakkavor posts strong first-half growth, CFO steps down
Fresh prepared food provider Bakkavor Group announced a strong set of first-half results on Thursday, highlighting revenue growth, improved margins, and debt reduction.
Genus reports mixed full year, warns of currency headwinds
Genus reported strategic progress amid challenging market conditions, particularly in China, in its preliminary full-year results on Thursday, although it warned of potential currency headwinds going forward.
Beowulf reports positive test-work results from Kallak Project
Beowulf Mining announced positive results from its 2024 metallurgical test-work programme for the Kallak Iron Ore Project in Sweden on Thursday.
Ashmore reports full-year profit growth despite AuM challenges
Emerging markets-focussed asset manager Ashmore Group reported a relatively positive set of final results on Thursday, despite some challenges in assets under management (AuM).
AB Foods warns of sales fall at Primark, Vistry first-half profit rises
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0. 35% on Wednesday at 8,269. 60.