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Clinton edges past Trump in latest Washington Post/ABC tracking poll
A tracking poll by the Washington Post and ABC News conducted between 1 and 2 November among 1,767 adults found that a majority would vote for Democratic Party presidential contender Hillary Clinton and her running mate Tim Kaine, over Donald Trump and Mike Pence, by a margin of 47% to 45%.
Morgan Sindall's regeneration continues to throw off cash
Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall said it now expects to be in an average daily net cash position for the year, above its previous guidance, as it enjoyed strong trading and further growth in the order book.
Quarto posts mixed results as it integrates acquisitions
Illustrated book publisher and distribution company The Quarto Group issued its third quarter interim management statement for the quarter to 30 September on Thursday, with group revenue for the nine months through September up 5. 9% at of $130. 4m.
FairFX breaks £10m barrier for monthly card loads
Budget currency payments service FairFX breaks the £10m barrier for monthly loads while turnover for the quarter increased.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Next, One Savings Bank
Shares in Next have been battered as markets price-in its exposure to the fall in the pound, which will make sourcing from outside the UK dearer, but the share price drop had been overdone, The Times's Tempus said.
Low & Bonar on track to meet expectations
International performance materials group Low & Bonar issued a trading update on Thursday, for the period since 31 May.
ISM non-manufacturing index drops more than expected in October
Service sector activity in the US deteriorated more than expected in October, according to figures released on Thursday.
Wells Fargo could lose up to $1.7bn after fake accounts scandal
California-based investment bank Wells Fargo has warned that the total cost of the fallout from its unauthorised accounts scandal could reach as high as $1. 7bn.
Earthport wins cross-border payments approval from Reserve Bank of India
AIM-listed Earthport has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for operating cross-border payment services for banks as it expands in the country.
Philip Green's proposal for BHS pensions is shy of £100m
The Pensions regulator wants £350m from former BHS boss Philip Green to plug the pensions deficit gap left in the wake of its collapse. The tycoon has however only offered £250m, according to the BBC.
US factory orders edge past forecasts in September
Factory orders in the US edged higher by 0. 3% month-on-month in September to reach $455. 5bn, according to the Department of Commerce.
US service sector growth improves in October
Markit’s final US services purchasing managers’ index rose to 54. 8 in October from 52. 3 in September, above the 50 mark that separates contraction from expansion.
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls report under the microscope
The US non-farm payrolls report on Friday will come under scrutiny as the market widely expects an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December.
Christie Group brokers pub and restaurant acquisition
AIM-listed professional services company Christie Group’s business, Christie & Co, a provider of agency and advisory services, announced it had brokered the acquisition of the Chapman Group by Dominion Hospitality.
Gattaca faces fall in UK activity due to uncertainty
Gattaca, an AIM listed specialist engineering and technology recruitment agency, reported a positive year for the group but faced a slowdown in trading in the UK.
JRP total sales up 54% in third quarter
FTSE 250 annuity provider JRP posted a 54% rise in third-quarter new business sales on Thursday that beat analysts’ expectations.
Plutus PowerGen's Plymouth site brought into operation
Energy investment company Plutus PowerGen’s first power generation site in Plymouth has been brought into operation.
Barack Obama slams Trump as "temperamentally unfit" to be president
Incumbent United States president Barack Obama has once again heavily criticised Donald Trump as being unfit to serve as his successor as he campaigned for his opponent, Hillary Clinton.
RBC Capital downgrades Esure after GoCompare demerger
Esure shares tumbled on Thursday following the completion of the demerger of price comparison website GoCompare. com.
US labour productivity growth caps unit labour costs in the third quarter
American workers' productivity easily outpaced forecasts during the third quarter, dampening the increase in unit labour costs.