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FTSE 100 movers: Halma rallies on results; JD Sports slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 8,133. 60 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Peel Hunt starts Avacta at ‘buy’ with 99p price target
Peel Hunt initiated coverage on Avacta on Thursday with a ‘buy’ rating and 99p price target as it pointed out three key aspects of the investment case.
London midday: Stocks push higher as investors mull borrowing data, Nvidia results
London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results from US tech giant Nvidia and the latest UK borrowing figures.
Liontrust to cut jobs as profits fall
Liontrust Asset Management said on Thursday that it was planning to cut around 25 jobs in a bid to save costs, as it reported a drop in first-half profits but struck an upbeat note on the outlook.
Speedy Hire swings to interim loss
Tools and equipment hire firm Speedy Hire said on Thursday that it swung to an interim pre-tax loss amid higher costs.
London open: FTSE dips as Nvidia fails to impress; JD Sports slides
London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday after third-quarter numbers from US tech giant Nvidia failed to impress investors and as geopolitical tensions continued to simmer.
Mitie hails record contract wins as H1 profits rise
Mitie reported a jump in first-half profits and revenue on Thursday as it hailed record contract wins and renewals.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Nvidia results
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results released overnight by US tech giant Nvidia.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Energy suppliers, Tokamak Energy, RedBird IMI
Energy suppliers will spend £500m helping customers with their energy bills this winter, after the government helped broker a deal involving 12 of the biggest companies in the UK. Suppliers will spend the money in a variety of ways, including putting credit on some customers’ bills, writing off the debts of others and putting credit on prepayment meters, sources told the Guardian. – Guardian.