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Fed's Bullard sticks to one rate hike call
The US central bank would only need to tighten policy once more over the next two to three years, a top policymaker said.
ADVFN adds new title to its shelf of finance books
Financial and trading publisher ADVFN Books announced a new title on Thursday - 18 Smart Ways to Improve Your Trading.
FTSE 100 movers: Antofagasta rockets as copper rallies; Mediclinic slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% to 6,899. 40 in afternoon trade.
3i Group reports increase first half NAV
Private equity and venture capital group 3i Group reported on Thursday an increase in net asset value in the first half as its investments had little impact from the geopolitical uncertainty and financial market volatility.
Broker tips: Bovis Homes, Aldermore, miners
Numis reiterated an ‘add’ rating and a target price of 939p on Bovis Homes on Thursday after the housebuilder reported a full year trading update.
Friday preview: Economic data in focus after busy week with US election
The week ends on a quiet note after a hectic few days that have been dominated by the US election.
London house prices continue falling in October, RICS says
House prices in London continued falling in October even as the rest of the country, barring the North East, where they remained broadly stable, saw prices creep higher again, but only as a result of the dire shortage of available housing across the UK, according to one of the most widely-followed surveys of the sector.
Deloitte LLC, John Clennett fined collective £4.15m by accountancy watchdog
Deloitte LLP and firm partner John Clennett have been fined a collective £4. 15m by accounting watchdog the Financial Reporting Council over their work on the books of Aero Inventory Plc and its subsidiary.
'Game over' for Rubik's Cube after EU court ruling - report
It's a case of 'game over' for the iconic Rubik's Cube after an EU Court of Justice ruling on a long-running trademark dispute relating to the puzzle.
US initial jobless claims drop more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to data released by the Labor Department.
Halfords' revenues climbs but affected by weak pound
Bike and motor retailer Halfords’ half year revenues were up, but it was affected by the recent weak sterling against the dollar.
UK will have a 'constructive dialogue' with Trump, says Hammond
Chancellor Philip Hammond said Britain would have a “constructive dialogue” with Donald Trump as he defended free-trade policies, which are at odds with the president-elect's protectionism.
General Motors to lay off over 2,000 in Michigan and Ohio
Falling demand for passenger cars will lead to job cuts affecting 2,000 General Motors employees starting from the first quarter of next year.
Mobile Streams' shares dive as it swings to FY pre-tax loss
Emerging markets-focused media company Mobile Streams has reversed to a full-year pre-tax loss of £0. 74m, from the prior year's profit of £0. 83m, causing its shares to plunge by nearly a third.
Capita announces management, structure reshuffle
Capita has announced a reshuffle of its board as it looks to simplify its organisational and management structure to better position itself better for future growth.
Lifeline Scientific sets December date for delisting
Clinical transplantation products supplier Lifeline Scientific announced on Thursday that the merger provided for in the agreement and plan of merger entered into with Shanghai Genext Medical Technology Co on 1 September, is expected to close on 8 December.
Young & Co's pours improved profit, froths up dividend
Young & Co's Brewery has poured a £22. 1m pre-tax profit for the 26 weeks to 26 September, from the prior year's £19. 8m, in what it penned as a strong period of trading.
Permanent TSB trading in line in Q3
Permanent TSB posted its third quarter trading update for the three months to 30 September on Thursday, with new mortgage lending drawdowns increasing by 12% on a year-on-year basis.
Market Tech hands Hawley Infants School to Camden council
Market Tech, an owner of property assets in North London, has handed over Hawley Infants School, which was the first phase of a development, to the London Borough of Camden.
Bernie Sanders "prepared to work with Trump" but ready to oppose extreme policies
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has vowed to work with Donald Trump after the Republican was elected as the 45th president of the United States on Tuesday, but promised to fiercely oppose any policies that contained "racist, sexist, xenophobic and anti-environment" sentiments.