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FTSE 100 movers: Vistry gains on results; AB Foods slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 8,273. 84 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in August
Private sector employment in the US rose much less than expected in August, according to figures released on Thursday by ADP.
Verizon to buy Frontier Communications in $20bn cash deal
Verizon Communications said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Frontier Communications, the largest pure-play fibre internet provider in the US, for $20bn in cash.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US jobs data
London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
Spectris buys Austria’s Piezocryst for €133.5m
Spectris said on Thursday that it has bought Austria’s Piezocryst from AVL for €133. 5m (£112. 2m).
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye ADP
London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
Currys takes nearly 50% share of UK laptop market, sales rise
Currys posted a jump in sales on Thursday as the electricals retailer took a nearly 50% share of the UK laptop market.
Vistry posts 7% jump in H1 profit, announces further £130m share buyback
Housebuilder Vistry announced a further £130m share buyback on Thursday as it posted a 7% increase in first-half pre-tax profit.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ADP report
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions.
Thursday newspaper round-up: X, Marks & Spencer, Volvo
More than a quarter of advertisers are planning to cut spending on Elon Musk’s X over concerns about the social media platform’s content and trust in the information disseminated, according to new global research. Advertising revenue flowing to X has been in freefall since Musk bought the site, then known as Twitter, for $44bn (£38bn) in October 2022, claiming it had not lived up to its potential as a platform for “free speech”. – Guardian.