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More than one million Google accounts attacked by malware
Hackers under the collective name of "Gooligan" have managed to breach over one million Google accounts of people who use Android operating systems.
Rolls-Royce to cut 800 jobs as it accelerates marine business transformation
Aerospace and defence group Rolls-Royce plans to cut around 800 jobs worldwide to make savings in its marine business.
Eurozone unemployment rate drops below 10% in October
The eurozone unemployment rate unexpectedly declined in October, according to figures released by Eurostat.
British Gas freezes energy prices this winter
The UK’s largest energy supplier British Gas, owned by Centrica, has frozen its standard energy prices this winter amid growing pressure to treat loyal customers more fairly.
Pharma stocks to outperform versus Miners as US dollar gains, Deutsche Bank says
Pharmaceuticals' recent underperformance versus Mining stocks might be set to end, strategists at Deutsche Bank said.
UK manufacturing growth eases in November as costs rise
Growth in the UK manufacturing sector unexpectedly eased November as the weak pound continued to drive up price pressures at manufacturers.
Legal & General boosted by Barclays upgrade
Legal & General shares gained on Thursday as Barclays raised its rating on the stock to ‘overweight’ from ‘equal weight’ and lifted the target price to 276p from 194p.
Digital Barriers wins contracts across APAC, EMEA worth £1.75m
Security software developer Digital Barriers has won contracts across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East worth £1. 75m.
Chapecoense plane ran out of fuel - Brazilian press
The aircraft which carried the majority of Brazilian football team Chapecoense and others to their deaths is reported to have run out of fuel, according to press reports from the South American country.
UK house price growth slows in November, Nationwide reveals
UK house price growth slowed in November as demand continued to outstrip supply, Nationwide revealed on Thursday.
TalkTalk slumps on JP Morgan downgrade
TalkTalk was under the cosh on Thursday as JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded the stock to ‘underweight’ from ‘neutral' and slashed the price target to 150p from 230p.
ITM Power welcomes new clean energy directives from European Commission
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power said that new directives announced by the European Commission were “fundamentally important” in the uptake of power-to-gas energy storage and green hydrogen fuel made by electrolysis across the continent.
Chinese factory sector activity slows down in November
Activity at Chinese factories continued to show resilience in November but amid some potential signs of an impending slowdown.
Markit's eurozone manufacturing PMI highest since January 2014
IHS Markit’s final eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers’ index came in at 53. 7 in November, in line with the flash estimate and up from 53. 5 in October.
Credit Suisse upgrades BP to 'outperform' on valuation
Credit Suisse upgraded BP to ‘outperform’ from ‘neutral’ on valuation grounds and lifted the price target to 500p from 480p as it took a look at European integrated oil companies.
Watkin Jones sells Cardiff, Belfast student accommodation developments
AIM-listed property developer Watkin Jones has forward sold developments in Cardiff and Belfast to institutional investors in student accommodation for an undisclosed fee.
Europe open: Stocks drift lower as oil remains in focus
European stocks drifted a touch lower in early trade despite a strong showing in Asia and rallying oil prices.
US close:Wall Street ends on a mixed note as crude futures, bond yields soar
US markets finished on a mixed note after OPEC members agreed to slash their oil production for the first time since 2008, which sent prices soaring, against a backdrop of various strong readings on the economy and a jump in government bond yields.
Anglo American sells 9.7% stake in Exxaro Resources
Anglo American has sold 35m shares, or a 9. 7% interest in Exxaro Resources for 87 South African rand per share, raising gross proceeds of around ZAR3bn ($215m).
London open: Stocks little changed but energy issues gain on oil rally
Stocks in London were little changed in early trade as investors continued to digest OPEC’s agreement to cut oil production.