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Cyber security firm NCC raises concerns about Brexit as FY revenues rise
Cyber security and risk mitigation consultant NCC’s full year revenues grew as they joined the FTSE 250 index but it also raised concerns about cyber security in light of Brexit.
UK industrial output beats forecasts for May, ONS data shows
UK industrial production data for May was better than expected, official data showed on Thursday.
Asia report: Dovish Fed and Brexit jitters see markets end mixed
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, after a strong Wednesday in the US, a rise in oil prices and the release of dovish minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Numis upgrades AB Foods to 'add' from 'hold'
Associated British Food’s rating was raised to ‘add’ from ‘hold’ by Numis on Thursday after the company said the weaker pound had improved the outlook for the current financial year.
Netflix could be in trouble as analysts fret over company's growth
Netflix Inc. faces further pressure on its US business as its international end also seems to be in trouble, according to analysts at Jefferies.
Centamin reports strong Q2 gold production from Sukari
Gold Miner Centamin said second quarter production from its Sukari operation in Egypt increased 12% to 140,306 ounces on the previous quarter and 30% year-on-year.
Europe open: Stocks gain after oil price rebound, cautious Fed minutes
European stocks gained on Thursday as oil prices rebounded and the Federal Reserve struck a cautious tone in its meeting minutes.
London open: FTSE on front foot as property and banks bounce
London stocks were lifted in early Thursday trading as shares were lifted after a positive US session lifted by a dovish Federal Reserve and rebounding oil prices.
Portfolio income down but investment activity high at 3i Infrastructure
Infrastructure investment company 3i Infrastructure updated the market on its performance in the quarter to 30 June on Thursday, with portfolio income down and investment activity high.
Great Portland Estates 'well-positioned' for Brexit
Great Portland Estates updated the market on its trading for the quarter to 30 June on Thursday, confirming it signed 10 new lettings during the period, generating annual rent of £3. 2m for the company.
Slump in sterling to help Rentokil; unveils US Zika contract win, acquisition
Rentokil Initial said the fall in sterling post Brexit would boost 2016 profits by £25m - £30m, a rise of £10m - £15m on previous guidance.
Riverstone acquiring majority of Centennial Resource
Energy-focused private investment firm Riverstone Energy announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement, along with other funds associated with Riverstone Holdings, to acquire a majority stake in Centennial Resource Development from NGP Energy Capital and other related funds.
Dunelm delivers steady year-end update despite homewares decline
A trading update from homewares retailer Dunelm showed steady growth for the year to 2 July, with pre-tax profit remaining on course to hit targets of around a £128-129m range.
Sports Direct results sees employees miss out
High street retailer Sports Direct reported on a “disappointing” year on Thursday, with retail revenue excluding Heatons improving by just 0. 6%.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 called higher on oil bounce and Fed reticence
London's larger shares are expected to start on the front foot thanks to a positive Wall Street session and an oil rebound, while mid-caps are predicted to have a tougher time as the Brexit worries continue to impinge.
Bovis half year trading in line; too early to assess Brexit impact
Bovis said it was “too early” to assess the impact of Brexit on the UK housing market as it reported half year trading in line with expectations and record half year volume of 1,601 new homes, a 5% increase.
UK business confidence drops but still above crisis lows, Lloyds finds
UK business confidence and economic optimism fell to a four-year low in the week after the Brexit referendum but still well off the lows of 2008, according to a survey by Lloyds Bank that mirrored recent findings on consumer confidence.
Whitbread enters sale-and-leaseback with Legal & General
Hospitality group Whitbread announced on Thursday that it has exchanged agreements with Legal & General for the sale-and-leaseback of its 389-room ‘Hub by Premier Inn’ hotel in Kings Cross, due to open in 2017, in exchange for a 25 year lease agreement.
AB Foods says sterling collapse after Brexit to boost earnings
Associated British Foods said the “significantly” weaker pound after last week's Brexit vote had improved the outlook for the current financial year and it no longer expect a decline in adjusted earnings per share.