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Fitbug expected to reduce loss as it continues turnaround
Corporate digital wellness technology provider Fitbug Holdings issued a trading update for the year to 31 December on Thursday, saying revenue for the year is expected to be slightly behind that for the corresponding period last year.
FTSE 250 movers: Halfords speeds ahead; Tullow Oil slips
The FTSE 250 index fell 0. 53% to 18,215. 93 in the late afternoon.
Citigroup downgrades Rightmove to 'sell'
Citigroup downgraded Rightmove to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’ but lifted the price target to 3,770p from 3,650p.
Union Pacific beats estimates for fourth quarter
Railroad firm Union Pacific Corporation reported its fourth quarter results on Thursday before markets opened, beating analysts' estimates and sending its share price up 5% in early trading.
RBS might book charge for US RMBS litigation in Q4, report says
State-owned RBS might book a charge for expected litigation charges stemming from the US Department of Justice´s probe into its role in that country´s sub-prime mortgage meltdown which ensued during the last financial crisis as soon as in its fourth quarter eanings statements.
Broker tips: Pearson, Tullow Oil, G4S
Liberum slashed its price target on education publisher Pearson to 360p from 470p following the company’s profit warning in the previous session.
US open: Stocks waver ahead of Trump inauguration, Yellen speech
Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, US stocks wavered on Thursday, after a torrent of economic data and earnings from Bank of New York Mellon, with investors also eyeing another speech from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
ECB keeps policy measures unchanged
The European Central Bank decided to keep key interest rates and the asset purchase programme unchanged on Thursday.
Friday preview: UK retail sales data, China GDP
UK retail sales data will be under the microscope on Friday amid worries that an increase inflation and Brexit uncertainty will deter shoppers.
Initial US weekly unemployment claims see large drop
A key gauge of the short-term health of the US labour market continued to improve during the latest week.
Bank of New York Mellon's earnings soar in 2016
Bank of New York Mellon reported its final quarter earnings for 2016 on Thursday, with the company revealing its net income rose to $822m during the period.
Matomy Media group appoints founder of Viola group as chairman
Media company Matomy Media group has appointed Harel Beit-On to succeed Rupert Howell as Chairman on 17 January 2017.
N Brown sales sashay higher in third quarter
N Brown made strides over the festive period, with revenue growth accelerating at the specialist-fit clothing retailer in its third quarter.
CSX Corp. rockets on reports activist investors targeting railroad operator
Shares in CSX Corp. rocketed following reports that rival railroad operator´s Canadian Pacific´s ex boss would team up with an activist investor to shake-up the company.
Collagen Solutions assembles scientific advisory board
Developer and manufacturer of medical grade collagen components, Collagen Solutions, announced the creation of a new scientific advisory board on Thursday, that will advise the company on opportunities in regenerative medicine.
Philly Fed index unexpectedly jumps in January
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly improved in January.
Aviva's Europe boss McMillan leaves as Briggs promoted to UK insurance chief
Aviva's European boss David McMillan has stepped down as the insurer reshuffled various director roles, with life chief Andy Briggs promoted to chief executive of a merged UK insurance business.
US housing starts rise more than expected in December
US housing starts rose more than expected in December, according to data released by the Commerce Department.
Royal Mail revenues flat as Christmas parcels offset letter decline
Dwindling volumes of letters to Father Christmas and other festive missives saw Royal Mail deliver flat revenues for the nine months to 25 December, with increased "business uncertainty" hitting volumes particularly in advertising and business mailings.
EU Supply's revenue to be ahead of expectations after contract wins
Sweden-based e-commerce firm EU Supply anticipates that revenue will be ahead of expectations after contract wins, including one with the Vest-Agder County Council in Norway, and due to recent currency exchange movements.