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FTSE 100 movers: Water companies rally; ICG in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1. 3% at 8,089. 42 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Jefferies lifts ICG price target
Jefferies lifted its price target on Intermediate Capital Group on Thursday to 2,700p from 2,300p.
London midday: Stocks remain sharply lower as BoE stands pat, as expected
London stocks were still firmly in the red just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, having opened sharply lower as a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve hit sentiment.
Norges Bank leaves rates on hold at 4.50%, signals March rate cut
Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday at a 16-year high of 4. 50%, as widely expected.
Sweden's Surgical Science to buy Intelligent Ultrasound in £45.2m deal
Intelligent Ultrasound said on Thursday that it has agreed to be taken over by Sweden’s Surgical Science in a deal that values the group at £45. 2m.
London open: Stocks slide after US selloff; BoE eyed
London stocks tumbled in early trade on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Costain and Siemens Mobility JV secures £300m HS2 systems contract
Costain said on Thursday that its 50/50 joint venture with Siemens Mobility had secured a contract to deliver high voltage power supply systems for the HS2 project throughout the 225km route from Birmingham to London.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after Fed spooks markets, ahead of BoE
London stocks were set to slide on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Water bills, Brexit, Imperial Brands
Households in England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £31 a year, as suppliers pay to fix leaky pipes and cut pollution. The industry regulator Ofwat said on Thursday it would allow companies to raise average bills will rise by £157 over five years to an average of £597 by 2030 to help pay for investment. – Guardian.