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US close: Wall Street closes higher on Apple´s coattails
US stocks ended the session slightly higher on Wednesday with the tech-heavy Nasdaq gaining from well-received earnings from Apple, as the Federal Reserve struck a slightly more positive note in its policy statement explaining its decision to stay put on rates, as expected.
Derek Harding steps down as Senior finance chief
Senior announced on Thursday that its group finance director, Derek Harding, will be leaving the company to become group finance director of digital retailer Shop Direct.
Facebook beats fourth quarter forecasts on mobile ads
Facebook shares edged higher in after-hours trading as investors reacted to a stronger-than-expected set of quarterly figures.
Compass Q1 revenue rises, weak pound to lift 2017 earnings
Food service company Compass Group reported growth in first-quarter revenue on Thursday as it maintained its outlook for 2017 and said earnings would see an uplift from the weak pound.
Cranswick Q3 in line on strong volume growth
FTSE 250 food producer Cranswick said on Thursday that trading in the third quarter was in line with its expectations and expressed confidence over the remainder of the current financial year.
Johnson Matthey looking solid after third quarter
Chemicals giant Johnson Matthey posted its third quarter trading update on Thursday, reporting it remained in line with expectations, and confirmed its outlook for the full year.
Deutsche Bank boosts capital buffers in fourth quarter
Deutsche Bank saw fourth quarter revenues undershoot forecasts, with clients put off by concerns about its finances.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Deutsche Boerse, Facebook, Tesco
German authorities have opened a probe into share dealing by Deutsche Börse group head Carsten Kengeter shortly before the announcement of the market’s planned merger with the London Stock Exchange. The inquiry centres on the acquisition by Kengeter of Deutsche Börse shares worth about €4. 5m (£3. 8m) on 14 December 2015, a bourse spokesman told AFP on Wednesday. – Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks seen slightly weaker on Super Thursday
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Super Thursday, as investors await a rate decision from the Bank of England, the Inflation Report and minutes.