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Bonds: Strong US data weighs on Gilts
These were the movements in some of the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Europe close: Stocks gain after Yellen
Stocks were mostly higher even after US central bank chief flagged a higher likelihood that a rate hike was on the cards next month.
Global uncertainties surrounding Trump victory, says Fitch
Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections has cast a shadow of uncertainty over future US policy and other sovereigns, according to a report by Fitch Ratings on Thursday.
FX roundup: Sterling, dollar mildly higher after hawkish Yellen speaks
Sterling was mildly higher Thursday afternoon on most major crosses after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen hawkishly said the central bank needed to be forward looking when setting policy.
Japan officials somewhat stumped by Trump 's maiden meeting with Abe - report
Japan officials are somewhat stumped over the detail of US president-elect Donald Trump's maiden meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a report says.
London close: Retail and property feature as FTSE retains gains after Yellen speech
London equities ground their way marginally higher on Thursday in what was an overall cautious session, which also saw Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen issue a hawkish comment that the US central bank needs to remain "forward looking" when setting policy.
Small cap round up
Video game industry services provider Keyword Studios has bought Canadian rival Global Video-Games Services, along with its subsidiaries including Enzyme Testing Labs, for CA$5. 4m cash. The jewel of the acquisition of GVGS, which is expected to be earnings enhancing, is Montreal-based Enzyme Testing Labs, “one of the most recognised technical services brands in the video games industry”.
Goldman Sachs upgrades Microsoft on basis of strong cloud services
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have encouraged investors to buy Microsoft on the strength of its cloud software business, which the investment bank says will boost its earnings in years to come.
Commodities: Crude lumbers ahead on renewed hopes of OPEC production deal
Crude oil futures nipped higher on Thursday afternoon as hopes took hold in the market that OPEC will strike a production deal at its November meeting in Vienna.
Director dealings: Man CFO lops off chunk of hedge fund manager
Man Group chief financial officer Jonathan Sorrell sold £802,000 worth of shares in the hedge fund manager on Thursday.
Wal-Mart sees fall in profit but edges upwards with sales
Profits at Wal-Mart Stores fell 8. 2% compared with the same quarter last year as the company invests heavily in boosting its e-commerce operations to compete with the likes of Amazon.
Friday preview: Central bank speakers in focus
Another frenetic week for investors who were trying to decipher what the results of the US election meant for them was set to come to a close with a whimper - barring unexpected surprises.
Creston expands even in tough conditions
Creston, a marketing communications group, announced positive first half results despite a “challenging economic and trading environment”.
Sector movers: Investors call time on Trump rally
The sectors which most benefitted from Donald Trump´s surprise election victory fell back on Thursday fell back as some investors expressed caution.
Norcros reports "robust" performance in first half
Norcros, supplier of innovative bathroom accessories, recorded a “robust” and “resilient” performance during the first half.
Results round-up
Royal Mail’s half year revenue increased slightly thanks to its European business, while the FTSE 100 company gears up for the all-important Christmas period by upping its cost saving targets.
US open: Markets mostly higher with December rate hike in the offing
US equity markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors largely shrugged off Reserve chair Janet Yellen all but confirming a December rate hike in her testimony to Congress.
Ocorian finally completes Billington share sell-off
Billington Holdings confirmed on Thursday that it has received notice that Ocorian - formerly known as Bedell Trustees - as trustee for the Billington Holdings Plc Employee Share Ownership Trust has disposed of 170,993 ordinary shares at a price of £2. 05.
GCM Resources widens losses in another year of nil revenue
Resource exploration and development company GCM Resources reported its preliminary results for the year to 30 June on Thursday, with exploration and evaluation costs almost halving from last year, to £0. 04m from £0. 08m.
Management Consulting Group's Finance director steps down
Management Consulting Group announced that its Group Finance Director Chris Povey has decided to step down.