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Initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to the Labor Department.
Carney furious at Leave campaign attempt to silence BoE
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has launched a stinging attack on one of the senior members of the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union after being accused of playing politics by commenting on the referendum.
Eurozone remains in deflation at 0.1%, says Eurostat
The eurozone remained in deflation in May as consumer prices fell 0. 1%, according to Eurostat on Thursday.
Charles Stanley full-year losses narrow but revenue slips
Wealth manager Charles Stanley said full-year losses narrowed significantly as it underwent a major restructure, but revenue slipped.
FTSE 100 movers: Brexit bash banks; Miners up on weak greenback
FTSE 100 blue chip shares traded lower as the potential fallout of a UK exit from the European Union spread to the US.
SKIL Ports & Logistics' shares fall on reduced FY profit
SKIL Ports & Logistics' shares are down more than 10% as its full year pre-tax profit docked in at £138,000, well down from the prior-same-period's £729,000 profit.
Pennant International wins contract, issues upbeat outlook
Shares in Pennant International are up almost 6% after it won a second contract from Lockheed Martin Mission Systems Corp, and issued a very upbeat trading statement for 2016 and 2017.
Etalon subsidiary to place 5bn rubles of exchange-traded bonds
Russia property developer and construction group Etalon said subsidiary AO SSMO LenSpetsSMU will place exchange-traded bonds totalling 5bn rubles with a five-year term.
Totally acquires About Health, posts narrower FY loss
Healthcare services provider Totally has acquired About Health Ltd for up to £7. 7m, at the same time booking a full year pre-tax loss of £0. 41m, from a loss of £0. 44m.
UberEats launches in London
Banishing those hunger pangs has never been easier, with the likes of Deliveroo, Just Eat and Hungryhouse delivering fast food at the touch of a button.
Serabi Gold 'well on track' to full-year targets
Brazil-focused gold mining and development company Serabi Gold held it annual general meeting on Thursday morning, with CEO Mike Hodgson telling investors that production for the second quarter at the Palito and Sao Chico mines was following the positive trends set in the first quarter.
Bank of England leaves rates and QE unchanged, warns of global Brexit risk
The Bank of England has left interest rates and asset purchases unchanged and warned if the UK voted to leave the EU next week it posed a great risk to not only the domestic economy but also to world financial stability.
England and Wales to go head to head in Euro 2016 derby
The highly anticipated Euro 2016 Group B clash between neighbours England and Wales is set to kick off today after months of waiting, with Gareth Bale's Welsh team ready to ambush Roy Hodgson's favourites in Lens.
Falcon Acquisitions raises £163,000 in share placement
Falcon Acquisitions, an investment company, raised £163,000 after placing shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), it reported on Thursday.
More football fans arrested in France as England and Russia supporters clash again
Dozens of football fans have been arrested once again in France after another outbreak of violence on Wednesday, this time in northern city Lille. Trouble kicked off last weekend at Euro 2016 as rival groups of fans from the English and Russian national teams clashed in Marseille, both on the streets, and in the Stade Velodrome itself. Large groups of Russian hooligans were deported, and both teamsd threatened by Uefa with disqualification if further violence ensued.
Europe midday: Stocks fall after Fed, BoJ; Brexit woes continue
European stocks fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan stood pat on policy, and amid ongoing concerns about Brexit.
London midday: Stocks slide as BoE leaves interest rates unchanged
London stocks declined on Thursday as the Bank of England kept policy unchanged amid uncertainty surrounding the European Union referendum.
Wizz Air's Stephenson quits after decade on board
Wizz Air's second most senior management executive, executive vice president John Stephenson, has resigned from the ultra-low cost airline despite the seemingly encouraging conditions for the company.
Lloyds wins Supreme Court case over high-interest bonds
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Lloyds Banking Group in a long-standing dispute over whether the bank was within its rights to buy back high-yielding bonds at par value.
US pre-open: Stocks set for another negative session
US futures pointed to a downbeat start on Wall Street, which was set for its sixth straight session of losses.