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London close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
Polar Capital assets under management rise in first half
Specialist active asset manager Polar Capital reported an increase in its assets under management for the six months ended 30 September on Thursday.
Games Workshop board taps Mark Lam as its new chair
Games Workshop Group announced the appointment of Mark Lam as its new non-executive chair on Thursday, effective 1 November.
Ithaca credit ratings upgraded after Eni UK combination
Ithaca Energy announced on Thursday that, following the completion of its business combination with Eni’s UK upstream oil and gas assets on 3 October, its credit ratings had been upgraded by multiple agencies.
Renewi completes divestment of UK business to Biffa
Waste-to-product specialist Renewi announced on Thursday that it has completed the sale of its UK Municipal operations to UK integrated waste management business Biffa.
Foresight reports strong trading in first half
Foresight Group, an investment manager in real assets and growth capital, updated the market on its first-half trading on Thursday, with core EBITDA before share-based payments totalling £29m, in line with management expectations to double core EBITDA over a five-year period.
PayPoint's Obconnect wins New Zealand banking system contract
PayPoint announced that its Open Banking technology subsidiary Obconnect had been chosen by the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) to deliver the confirmation of payee ecosystem in New Zealand.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US inflation reading
London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.
Norcros reports resilient first-half trading performance
Bathroom and kitchen product designer and supplier Norcros reported a resilient trading performance for the first half of the year in an update on Thursday.
MaxCyte appoints new chief commercial officer
Cell engineering company MaxCyte announced the appointment of Ali Soleymannezhad as its new chief commercial officer on Thursday, effective from 11 September.
FCA fines TSB £10.9m over treatment of customers in arrears
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined TSB Bank £10. 9m for failing to ensure fair treatment of customers in financial difficulty.
Asia report: Most markets rise as China opens 'swap scheme'
Most Asia-Pacific markets posted gains on Thursday, buoyed by positive sentiment from Wall Street and investor optimism ahead of key US inflation data.
Chemring Nobel to look into new Norway explosives production plant
Chemring Group announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Chemring Nobel was partnering with the Norwegian government on a feasibility study to assess the development of a new military explosives production facility.
Ramsdens flags record full-year profits
Financial services provider and retailer Ramsdens reported strong trading momentum for the financial year ended 30 September in an update on Thursday.
Full-year revenue, earnings rise for Volution
Volution Group, a designer and manufacturer of air quality systems, reported full-year revenue of £347. 6m in its preliminary results on Thursday, a 6% increase, with adjusted operating profit rising 11. 7% year-on-year to £78m.
Brookfield beats Segro in bid for Tritax EuroBox, Volution reports full-year growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 65% on Wednesday at 8,243. 74.