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Bonds: December Fed rate hike a close call, some analysts say
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Director dealings: Intu veteran Whittaker shows faith
Intu Properties deputy chairman John Whittaker bought almost £0. 6m worth of shares in the shopping centre developer.
FTSE 250 movers: Booker gains on update; miners slump on China data
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 6% to 17,847. 58 in afternoon trade.
Second Scottish independence bill to be published next week, Sturgeon says
The Scottish government is to publish a draft bill for a second independence referendum next week, the first minister said on Thursday.
Coats sees FY operating profit ahead of previous expectations
Industrial thread manufacturer Coats Group said on Thursday that adjusted operating profit for full-year 2016 is likely to be ahead of its previous expectations.
King of Thailand dead at 88 after illness
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after a 70-year reign as head of state, passing away at the age of 88 after a lengthy battle with illness.
FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders on the climb but miners crumble
London’s FTSE 100 index fell 1. 21% to 6,938. 80 in afternoon trade.
Fed's Harker would have been very comfortable with September rate hike
The US central bank will likely have enough data to back-up the need for a rate hike at its December policy meeting, a top official said, adding that the possibility of a move in November should not be dismissed either.
Burberry a 'buy' for Berenberg as outlook improves for luxury goods
On the belief the uncomfortable ride for luxury goods companies is coming to an end, Burberry was initiated with a 'buy' rating by Berenberg due to its extra opportunities for cost cutting.
London midday: Stocks fall on China data, Fed minutes
London stocks fell on Thursday as analysts weighed weak China trade data and the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes.
Mosman makes slow progress down under
Oil exploration and development company Mosman Oil and Gas posted an update on Thursday, over its current operations and investments.
Forex benefits help Leeds Group through poor sales
Textiles importer and distributor Leeds Group investors gathered on Thursday for the company’s annual general meeting, with Jan G Holmstrom bearing bad news in his statement.
Prudential shares fall as Societe Generale cuts rating to 'sell'
Prudential shares fell on Thursday as Societe Generale lowered its rating on the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ and cut its target price to 1,250p from 1,400p.
Iran deploys two warships off Yemen after US strikes
Iran sent a destroyer and logistics vessel to the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, off Yemen, on Thursday, according to the Tasnim news agency.
DiamondCorp suspends underground operations at Lace Mine due to fire
Miner DiamondCorp has been struck by yet another incident at its Lace mine in South Africa, which was shut down by authorities after a fire broke out on a dump truck.
US initial jobless claims remain at lowest since 1973
Initial unemployment claims in the States remained at their lowest level since the tail-end of 1973 during the latest week.
Babcock wins contract with US defence contractor General Dynamics
Support services group Babcock International has been awarded a competitive contract from US defence contractor General Dynamics Electric Boat to manufacture tactile missile tube assemblies.
Iofina on track to reach production targets for second half
Iofina, an AIM-listed specialist in the exploration and production of iodine and iodine chemical derivatives, has made progress towards achieving its target of 250-270 metric tonnes (MT) of crystalline iodine by the second half of 2016.
US import prices edge higher in September
The price of goods purchased from abroad edged higher in the States in September.
WPP buys Triad Retail Media
Media agency WPP’s wholly-owned operating company Xaxis has agreed to buy US digital retail media specialist Triad Retail Media for an undisclosed sum.