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Westminster Group revenues hit by Ebola epidemic in 2015
Westminster Group, an international security service provider, experienced a fall in revenues due to the Ebola crisis and delays to projects in 2015 but the first four months of 2016 have seen an improvement.
Flybe returns to FY profit, issues cautious outlook
Shares in Flybe fell almost 5% as the regional airline returned to full-year profit on improved revenue, despite the impact on bookings due to terror attacks in France and Belgium, but issued a cautious outlook.
US pre-open: Stock futures fall as oil prices snap rally
US stock futures fell on Thursday as oil prices ended its recent rally and investors showed caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.
Europe midday: Oil losses push markets down
European stocks were on track for another day of losses in morning trading on Thursday, with a downturn in oil prices dragging on energy shares.
Asia report: Weaker dollar pushes markets lower
Markets in Asia finished lower on Thursday, with a weaker dollar dragging on Japanese shares and stocks in South Korea failing to ignite after a surprise interest rate cut.
FTSE 250 movers: Essentra under the cosh; RPC/BPI deal appeals
A profit's warning at Essentra saw the shares plummet 29% in midday trade on the FTSE 250.
FTSE 100 movers: Vodafone slides on Sky deal; Sainsbury's in favour
The FTSE 100 was trading lower in midday trade as Chinese inflation numbers missed forecasts.
Trans-Siberian Gold shares slump despite boost in profits
Shares in AIM-listed Trans-Siberian Gold fell almost 7% on Thursday despite the company reporting a big jump in full year pre-tax profits.
London midday: Miners lead stocks lower as oil and metal prices fall
London stocks edged lower on Thursday, led by slide in miners as metal and oil prices reversed the previous day’s gains.
Adidas shifts focus to stars with skydive delivery to German players
Five German football stars received a special package last week as skydivers descended on their training ground, bringing them a delivery of Adidas AG football boots that the group will wear during their Euro 2016 games.
Family awarded 4,240 pounds after being forced off easyJet plane
A British family who were forced off an easyJet plane and instead went on holiday to a caravan park were awarded 4,240 pounds in compensation on Wednesday.
Europe open: Markets start lower amid global growth concerns
European stocks followed the lead of their Asian counterparts at the open on Thursday, with concerns about the world’s economic health hitting investor sentiment.
Amazon launches online grocery delivery service
Amazon, the global online retailer, launched its food delivery service in the UK on Thursday, increasing market competition with established supermarkets.
Antofagasta downgraded to 'hold' from 'buy' by Canaccord
Antofagasta shares dropped on Thursday as Canaccord Genuity downgraded the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and lowered its target price to 475p from 550p.
Numis reiterates 'add' on RPC after deal to buy British Polythene Industries
RPC Group’s ‘add’ rating and target price of 900p were reiterated by Numis after the plastics firm said it had agreed a £261m deal to buy British Polythene Industries (BPI).
UK house prices expected to fall for first time since 2012, says RICS
UK house prices are expected to fall for the first time since November 2012 over the next three months amid uncertainty over the European Union referendum, according to a survey on Thursday.
UK trade deficit narrows more than expected in April, ONS reveals
Britain's trade deficit narrowed more than expected in April as exports on goods surged, official data showed on Thursday.
Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athlete list
Real Madrid and Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped a Forbes list of the highest paid athletes for 2016.
Recruiters say Brexit job losses have already begun
Many Brexit Remain campaigners have warned of the severe impact to the economy in the event of a UK exit from the European Union on June 23rd, but some experts believe that the downturn has begun already.
London open: Stocks fall as China inflation slows
London stocks declined on Thursday as China inflation slowed more than expected in May.