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Japan's Sekisui House to buy US housebuilder MDC for $4.9bn
Japanese housebuilder Sekisui House said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy US peer M. D. C. Holdings for $4. 9bn in cash.
FTSE 100 movers: Flutter flies higher; JD Sports out of fashion
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,452. 44 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Ferrexpo declares interim dividend
Ferrexpo rallied on Thursday as it declared an interim dividend of 3. 3 US cents a share after exceeding its expectations in 2023.
Naked Wines to cut jobs as sales continue to fall
Naked Wines announced job cuts on Thursday as it looks to reduce costs, as it reported a drop in sales over the peak third-quarter trading period, in line with its expectations.
London midday: Stocks tick up in muted trade; Flutter surges
London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Thursday in muted trade, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Ceres Power signs deal with Taiwan's Delta Electronics, shares surge
Ceres Power surged on Thursday after it signed a global long-term manufacturing collaboration and licence agreement with Taiwan’s Delta Electronics for both solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack production.
Frasers lifts stake in Boohoo to over 20%
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group lifted its stake in Boohoo again on Thursday, to more than 20%.
Young's hails 'strong' Christmas trading
Pub chain Young’s hailed "strong" Christmas trading on Thursday as it said the acquisition of City Pub Group is due to complete on 4 March, after shareholders voted strongly in its favour.
Marshalls revenues fall amid subdued demand
Marshalls said on Thursday that adjusted pre-tax profit for the full year is set to be in line with its expectations as it reported a drop in revenue amid subdued demand.
London open: Stocks nudge down amid raft of corporate news
London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Elementis FY profit seen slightly ahead of expectations after 'resilient' Q4
Specialty chemicals company Elementis said on Thursday that 2023 profit was set to be slightly ahead of expectations after a "resilient" fourth-quarter performance.
Cranswick sees FY profits ahead after better-than-expected Q3
Meat producer Cranswick said on Thursday that adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to the end of March 2024 was set to be ahead of the board’s previous expectations after stronger-than-expected trading in the third quarter.
Currys full-year profit to beat expectations
Electricals retailer Currys said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be ahead of consensus expectations despite reporting a drop in sales.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower amid corporate deluge
London stocks were set to open just a touch lower on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Housing market, Tata Steel, electric cars
The housing market has had some “respite” in recent weeks as activity picked up amid easing mortgage rates after a challenging 2023, according to surveyors. Inquiries from new buyers are approaching a flatter trend, after falling in recent months, according to the December report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). – Guardian.