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Sector movers: Next knocked off its perch again by slowdown in UK, global growth
Retailers registered the largest losses on the Footsie after Next cautioned that 2016 might be its toughest year since 2008 and downgraded its revenue guidance.
London close: FTSE ends lower as oil prices and UK retail sales fall
The FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday as a drop in oil prices weighed on sentiment and as official data revealed UK retail sales fell in March.
Karadzic found guilty of Bosnia war crimes and Srebrenica genocide
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has been sentenced to 40 years in jail after being convicted of genocide and war crimes during the 1992-95 war.
Week ahead: US jobs report, global manufacturing PMIs in focus
Investors would be well advised to get some rest over the Easter break, as they will be greeted by an avalanche of first-tier economic data from around the globe upon their return.
FX round-up: Traders bet the house (Iceland) on Brexit
Sterling staged a small bounce in the last full session of trading ahead of the Easter break, amid a backdrop of survey results pointing to concerns about the outlook for growth both globally and in the UK – with Brexit risks not far from analysts’ minds.
Europe close: Stocks move lower ahead of holiday break
European equity markets fell into the red ahead of the Easter holidays, with basic resources and energy stocks under the cosh as metals and oil prices declined.
Small caps news round-up
Asiamet Resources responded to an unusual rise in its share price and trading volume on Thursday, saying all was progressing as expected. The AIM-traded company confirmed it remained on track to release the findings of a preliminary economic assessment on the Beruang Kanan Main Deposit, located within its 100% owned KSK Contract of Work in Kalimantan, Indonesia, on or close to the end of the first quarter, which was previously advices.
Immedia renews deal on BT Openreach radio station
Immedia Group scored a major contract renewal on Thursday, convincing BT Group to keep subscribing to its tailormade radio service for the employees of one of its largest divisions.
Asiamet assures market it's on track
Asiamet Resources responded to an unusual rise in its share price and trading volume on Thursday, saying all was progressing as expected.
Ariana Resources reports good progress at Red Rabbit
Ariana Resources’ joint venture at the Kiziltepe Mine, on the Red Rabbit Gold-Silver Project in Western Turkey, was said to be progressing well on Thursday, as the firm updated the market on its progress.
Premier Foods urged by major shareholder and suitor McCormick to 'engage'
US spice giant McCormick has appealed to investors in Premier Foods to consider its bid for the Mr Kipling and Ambrosia Creamed Rice owner, and said it might be willing to up its offer if the UK company's board were willing to "engage".
Japanese noodle giant takes stake in Premier Foods, rival suitor fights back
Mr Kipling and Oxo cubes owner Premier Foods has announced that Japanese noodle giant Nissin has agreed to acquire 17. 27% stake from an existing shareholder, though this move received stinging criticism from major shareholder Standard Life and an appeal to shareholders from US suitor McCormick.
Bonds: Gilts lose safe-haven bid, edge lower
The yield on ten-year Gilts rose by three basis points to 1. 49%, erasing the previous session’s Brussels bombings-induced gains as investors sought safety, against a backdrop of hawkish remarks from some members of the US Federal Reserve.
OneSavings Bank buys portfolio of UK residential mortgages
OneSavings Bank has completed the purchase of a portfolio of UK first charge residential mortgages.
StanChart shares plummet on read-across after ANZ warning
StanChart shares fell steeply in afternoon trading on Thursday, with market commentary referencing bearish guidance overnight from its rival Down Under for its commodities-related provisions, Australia&New Zealand Banking Corp. and a drop in oil prices.
Director dealings: Fevertree founders cash in on institution's thirst
The two founders of Fevertree Drinks have sold £17. 7m worth of shares in the premium drinks mixers group.
FTSE 100 movers: Retail sales, oil prices drag on index
The FTSE 100 was trading down on Thursday afternoon as investors ended the week early for Good Friday, with poor UK retail sales and falling oil prices dragging the benchmark down.
US open: Stocks decline as oil prices edge lower
US stocks were under pressure on Thursday as oil prices tumbled and as US economic data came in mixed.
Kebab industry has its big night out
Britain’s £2. 2bn kebab industry had its big night out on Wednesday, with the fourth annual British Kebab Awards taking place in London.