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London midday: FTSE falls on ex-dividend stocks
London stocks fell on Thursday as raft of FTSE-listed companies went ex-dividend.
Aldermore generates more loans and profits in first half
Aldermore grew lending and profits by double-digits in the first half of the year and said its UK focus meant it has seen “no direct impact” yet on its business from the EU Referendum.
Asia report: Markets mixed as New Zealand cuts interest rates
Markets in Asia ended mixed on Thursday, after US stocks closed lower overnight and as investors awaited a raft of data from China on Friday.
Worldpay shares fall as Jefferies downgrades to 'hold'
Worldpay shares dropped on Thursday as Jefferies lowered its rating on the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and cut its target price to 325p from 340p.
Broker tips: Staffline, Worldpay, Travis Perkins
Berenberg raised Staffline Group’s rating to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and its target price to 1,250p from 900p on Thursday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly higher with retailers in focus
US futures pointed to a slightly firmer open on Wall Street following losses in the previous session, although weaker oil prices were likely to cap gains.
Berenberg upgrades Staffline to 'buy' from 'hold'
Berenberg raised Staffline Group’s rating to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and its target price to 1,250p from 900p on Thursday.
Grainger not affected by Brexit as private rental demand remains strong
Residential landlord Grainger has so far escaped any affects of the European Union referendum, reporting that private rental sector demand remains strong.
Iraq agrees deals with BP and Shell to restart shelved projects, report says
Iraq and a group of major oil companies including BP and Royal Dutch Shell have agreed to resume production of several development projects in the country that had been mothballed due to low oil prices, reports revealed on Thursday.
Genus and Sexing still battling over semen
Animal genetics company Genus announced the first jury verdicts in its antitrust litigation against Inguran, operating as Sexing Technologies, relating to ABS's ‘Genus Sexed Semen’ processing technology.
House price growth falters as demand wanes in July, says RICS
Interest from new house buyers waned in July as sales fell, according to research by the surveying industry, pushing monthly UK house price growth to its slowest in three years and falls in London.
Riverstone improves net asset value by almost 2pc
Riverstone Energy announced its half year results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, with net asset value reaching $1. 37bn, or $16. 24 per share, up 29 cents or 1. 79% from the beginning of the period.
DFS expects record full year results, confident of swerving Brexit effects
So far, so good for sofa retailer DFS as it posted a mixed year-end statement where it confirmed a strong second half and remained bullish in spite of a warning about the increased risk of a post-Brexit market slowdown.
Card Factory's H1 sales lower than normal in challenging retail environment
Greeting card retailer Card Factory’s shares tumbled 6% on Thursday as it reported that the retail environment had been "challenging" in the first half of the year as sales were lower than normal.
Cineworld interim profit hit by currency movements
Cineworld posted a drop in first-half profit as the company took a hit from adverse currency movements.
Derwent shares fall on uncertain outlook post Brexit
Derwent London shares fell on Thursday after the real estate investment trust said the outcome of the European Union referendum may lower activity.
Steinhoff lifts offer for Poundland
South Africa’s Steinhoff International has improved its offer for London-listed discount retailer Poundland to £610. 4m.
Europe open: Stocks waver as oil slips, investors sift through earnings
European stocks wavered in early trade as oil prices declined and investors sifted through more earnings.
PageGroup reports increase in first half profits but cautious on outlook
Recruitment firm PageGroup on Thursday reported a 16% increase in first half pre-tax profits as revenues rose on the back of strong growth in Continental Europe and Latin America.
Tui turnover reveals only small aftershock from violence in Europe
Geopolitics and a spate of violent attacks in parts of Europe hit Tui Group's revenues in the third quarter but the travel group was still confident of hitting its full year targets and said it was pleased with the start to early trading for the winter season and Summer 2017.