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Boxhill Technologies shares down as operating income disappoints
Boxhill Technologies posted its half year report for the six months to 31 July on Thursday, with revenue rising to £1. 13m from £0. 99m in the first half of 2015.
NCC Group buys US cyber security firm for up to $18.75m
Cyber security firm NCC Group has bought US cyber security and payment consultancy Payment Software Company for up to $18. 75m in cash.
FTSE 250 movers: Opec outperformers offset housing and outsourcing slips
Oil-related stocks led the FTSE 250 higher on Thursday after Opec's surprise overnight deal, though an initial spike tailed off towards the close.
Friday preview: Data fuelled end to the week
Friday is set to be a busy day of economic data with the release of UK gross domestic product, eurozone inflation, Japanese inflation, China manufacturing and US personal spending.
PepsiCo raises full-year guidance on strong Q3 results
Wall Street expectations were largely beaten in PepsiCo's third quarter earnings report on Thursday, which was released ahead of the opening bell.
China's decline in services offsets manufacturing growth in economy
China’s economy is not as healthy as recent data suggests with growth coming from manufacturing and property being overtaken by services and retail tapering off, Reuters reported on Thursday.
UK rate of house building slows in third quarter, NHBC stats show
There was an 8% decline in the number of new homes registered to be built in the UK in the three months to August compared to the same period last year.
Italian Prime Minister warns UK will not get special treatment post Brexit
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said it is “impossible” to give Britain more rights than any other non-EU member state once it leaves the European Union.
Volkswagen unveils electric car model to hit roads in 2020
German carmaker Volkswagen has revealed its plans for an electric concept car, which the company hopes will hit the market by 2020.
India launches strikes in Pakistan controlled Kashmir
India’s army said it carried out “surgical strikes” overnight against suspected militants across its de facto border with Pakistan in Kashmir, as Pakistan reported that two of its soldiers were killed in an “unprovoked” attack.
Donald Trump's net worth drops $800m in last year
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has lost as much as $800m during the last year, according to an investigation carried out by Forbes.
Daily Mail to make deeper staff cuts
Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) said full year results are anticipated to be in line with current market expectations as it plans to make deeper staff cuts.
Northbridge shares surge despite difficult first half
Industrial services and rental company Northbridge announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, with positive cash generation from operations falling to £1. 7m from £3. 3m in the first half of 2015.
Bob Holt steps down as Inspired Energy chairman
Energy procurement consulting company Inspired Energy announced some planned board changes on Thursday, as Bob Holt stepped down from his position as non-executive chairman.
Crawshaw warns over full-year profits
Fresh meat and food-to-go retailer Crawshaw warned over its full-year profits on Thursday and reported a wider loss for the 26 weeks to the end of July, as some of its new price and range initiatives proved not to be a big hit with customers.
Europe midday: Stocks in the black as energy issues rally on OPEC
European stocks rose on Thursday, with energy shares pacing the advance after OPEC ministers agreed a deal to cut production for the first time since 2008.
London midday: Equities boosted by OPEC's plans to limit production
London stocks rallied on Thursday following news that OPEC has agreed a deal to limit production for the first time since 2008.
Broker tips: Imagination Technologies, Babcock, Sainsbury's
Imagination Technologies shares fell on Thursday after Numis downgraded the stock to ‘add’ from ‘buy’ after the company sold its Pure digital radio business.
Gaming Realms and Express Newspapers launch real-money gaming sites
Gaming Realms has won a revenue-sharing deal to supply two of its smartphone games with Express Newspapers.
WANdisco shares surge as CEO Richards steps down
WANdisco co-founder and chief executive David Richards has stepped down from the board of the 'big data' software company with immediate effect, with chairman Paul Walker taking an executive role in the interim.