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US import goods prices rise less than expected in December
Prices for goods in the States purchased overseas rose by less than was expected at the end of 2016.
Totally wins three-year extension with NHS Swale
Out-of-hospital services provider Totally announced on Thursday that Premier Physical Healthcare, one of the largest independent providers of physiotherapy services in the South East of the UK and a wholly owned subsidiary of Totally plc, has won a three-year activity-based contract extension with NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group.
FTSE 100 movers: Rising miners cancel out pharma falls
The FTSE 100 index was flat at 7,296. 50 in the late afternoon as rising resources stocks were offset by falling retailers and pharma companies.
Amazon to create 100,000 US jobs in next two years
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced that it will create 100,000 jobs in the United States by 2018.
AB Foods reports bumper Christmas but Primark disappoints
Primark owner Associated British Foods reported group revenue from continuing operations 10% ahead of the same period last year at constant currency, though flat like-for-like sales at Primark disappointed investors.
US open: Stocks in the red after Trump speech
With a slew of speeches by Federal Reserve officials in the offing, US stocks were in the red on Thursday as investors digested a disappointing speech by President-elect Donald Trump.
Swansea tidal lagoon project given go-ahead by independent government review
A £1. 3bn tidal lagoon energy project in Swansea has been given the go-ahead by an independent government commission review.
National Grid welcomes regulator's 'arm's-length' proposal
National Grid said on Thursday that it welcomed the announcement by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), proposing an ‘arm's-length’ arrangement for the electricity system operator going forward.
Fed´s Harker sees three interest rate hilkes in 2017
A top US central bank official expressed support for up to three more interest rate hikes in 2017.
Petro Matad says nothing further to update on as stock jumps
AIM-listed exploration company Petro Matad noted the jump in its share price on Thursday and confirmed there was nothing further to update the market on since its statement on Tuesday.
Friday preview: US retail sales figures in focus
US economic data is set to dominate Friday’s agenda with the release of retail sales figures and the University of Michigan’s consumer confidence survey in focus.
ZincOx acquires Korea Zinc for $7.95m
ZincOx Resources, an AIM listed company that recycles hazardous waste generated from recycling steel scrap, has announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Korea Zinc company (KZC) with regard to the company’s remaining interest in Zinc Oxide corporation, owner of the Korean Recycling Plant (KRP).
Marshall Motor Holdings builds on H1 record performance
Car dealership firm Marshall Motor Holdings built on the record performance seen in the first half of the year with improvements in the second with revenue growth and acquisitions, but remains cautious about the outlook in the car industry following the EU referendum.
CVS to sell generic version of EpiPen following Trump attacks on Big Pharma
CVS Health announced on Thursday that it would be introducing a new generic version of the Epipen, the allergic reaction treatment which has seen prices skyrocket to $600 this year.
US initial jobless claims rise less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Apple set to take on Netflix and Amazon with original video content
US tech giant Apple is reportedly ready to take its first step towards competing with the likes of Netflix and Amazon in the online entertainment sector, with a plan to introduce its own original television shows and movies.
Volkswagen agrees to $4.3bn US settlement as six exdcutives indicted
German automaker Volkswagen Ag has taken a major step to putting its diesel emissions scandal behind it after agreeing to a US settlement, through which it will pay $4. 3bn to affected customers.
Stadium trading in line with expectations, buys cable manufacturer
Stadium Group, a supplier of wireless solutions, power supplies and electronic assemblies, traded broadly in line with market expectations last year thanks to growth in the technology products business, while it has also recently made an acquisition.
Robinson warns revenue will fall, but remains upbeat with new business wins
Plastic and paper packaging manufacturer Robinson warned that revenue is expected to be lower than the previous year due to lost business and waning demand, but remained upbeat as it has already gained new business for the 2017 financial year.