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London close: Stocks make gains as ECB cuts rates
London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by strong gains in Rentokil and Entain, as investors digested the European Central Bank's rate cut and a wave of economic data from the US.
GB Group flags strong first-half performance
Identity fraud and location software specialist GB Group flagged strong first-half financial results on Thursday, with revenue reaching £137m, a 4. 5% increase on a constant currency basis over the year.
Nexxen to seek authorisation for new $50m share buyback
Nexxen International, a global advertising technology platform, announced its intention to seek authorisation for a new $50m share repurchase programme on Thursday.
FRP Advisory acquires London-based Globalview Advisors
FRP Advisory Group announced the acquisition of Globalview Advisors on Thursday, for total consideration of £5. 5m.
Empiric Student Property raises £56.1m to fund acquisitions, refurbishments
Empiric Student Property has successfully raised £56. 1m, it announced on Thursday, to help it fund acquisitions and refurbishments.
Capital maintains guidance despite operational setbacks
Mining services company Capital Limited reported a 17. 6% improvement in third-quarter revenue year-on-year on Thursday, to $93. 7m, although it flagged a number of operational setbacks.
US retail sales rise more than expected in September
US retail sales rose more than expected in September, according to fresh data released on Thursday, driven by a broad-based increase across several sectors.
Augmentum Fintech portfolio firm Farewill to be acquired by Dignity
Augmentum Fintech responded to the proposed acquisition of its portfolio company Farewill by Dignity on Thursday.
Kenmare flags mixed third quarter, reports public fatality
Titanium and zircon minerals producer Kenmare Resources reported a mixed third quarter in an update on Thursday, alongside a fatal accident involving a member of the public.
Asia report: Chinese property sector leads regional losses
Most Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday, with China’s property sector leading the fall after a housing ministry briefing failed to reassure investors.
Arbuthnot Banking Group reports solid third-quarter growth
Arbuthnot Banking Group reported solid third-quarter growth in an update on Thursday, with customer deposits rising to £3. 8bn, up from £3. 5bn a year earlier, and customer loans increasing to £2. 5bn from £2. 3bn.
Octopus Renewables acquires 42MW solar farm near Dublin
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) announced on Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of a 42MW solar farm near Dublin, expanding its ownership of Ireland’s largest solar complex.
Rathbones funds under management stable
Rathbones Group reported a stable level of funds under management and administration (FUMA) on Thursday, of £108. 8bn as at 30 September, marginally down from £108. 9bn at the end of June.
Chemring flags strong trading performance
Chemring reported a strong trading performance for the year-to-date on Thursday, with its full-year outlook remaining in line with analyst expectations despite foreign exchange headwinds.
Chemring performing as expected, Rentokil holds full-year guidance
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 16 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 97% on Wednesday at 8,329. 07.