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Sector movers: Grocers and non-life insurers lead gains
Grocers and non-life insurance paced advances, with Morrisons buoying the former after posting what analysts described as an "encouraging" set of interims.
Directors' dealings: Headlam's new chief splashes out
Fresh from his promotion to head up the flooring company, Headlam Group's new chief executive Steve Wilson has shown his confidence in the company with the purchase of more than £223,000 of shares.
US open: Stocks rise as investors mull weak retail sales data
US stocks rose on Thursday after weak data on retail sales and industrial production added to the case against an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve at next week’s meeting.
Rouble volatility a boon for Eurasia Mining
Eurasia Mining posted its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, with zero revenue, against revenue of £3,640 in the six months to 30 June last year.
Credit Suisse upgrades CCH, lifts target
Analysts at Credit Suisse upgraded their recommendation Coca Cola bottler CCH and lifted their target price on the shares given its attractive top-line growth and EBIT potential.
Friday preview: US inflation expected to creep higher
US inflation data will be in focus on Friday as the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting looms.
Results round-up
Supermarket chain Wm. Morrisons released its interim numbers for the half year to 31 July on Thursday, with first half like-for-like sales excluding fuel and VAT up 1. 4%.
FTSE 250 movers: Newly-formed JRP surges while Sports Direct flounders
The FTSE 250 was in the green during afternoon trading on Thursday, as the Bank of England decided to keep policy measures unchanged.
Morrisons sales relatively flat, though earnings surge
Supermarket chain Wm Morrison released its interim numbers for the half year to 31 July on Thursday, with first half like-for-like sales excluding fuel and VAT up 1. 4%.
US industrial production drops a little more than expected
US industrial production fell a touch more than expected in August, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Galliford Try, Pure Gym
Galliford Try is perhaps best-placed to weather the downturn from Brexit, The Daily Telegraph's Questor column said, pointing to the company's diversified business model.
Most-shorted Morrisons could see burnt fingers for shorters, Cavendish warns
Around 18% of Wm Morrisons’ stock is currently out on loan, offering investors the potential for strong gains should the grocer continue to perform as well as its half-year results suggest, a fund manager said on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Morrisons leads rally, Hargreaves' double hit
Boosted by encouraging retail data and a serene Bank of England, the FTSE 100 turned higher by Thursday afternoon, with Morrisons topping the index.
Philly Fed index beats expectations
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly improved in September, according to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
US retail sales miss forecasts slightly in August
US retail sales volumes decreased by 0. 3% month-on-month in August to reach $456. 3bn, according to the Department of Commerce.
US current account deficit shrinks in the second quarter, as expected
The US current account deficit shrank over the three months to June as the surpluses on the country's primary income and services balances expanded, while the deficit on the secondary income balance declined.
Empire State manufacturing index misses estimates in September
Business conditions in the New York region improved less than expected in September, remaining in contraction territory, according to a survey from the New York Fed.
Pubs outdo restaurants again in August, Coffer Peach data shows
UK large pub and restaurant groups enjoyed better sales in August as Britain took advantage of better weather to eat and drink out.
US initial jobless claims rise less than expected
The number of Americans filling for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.