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Europe midday: Stocks little changed following previous gains, euro weakens
European stocks were little changed on Thursday after gains in the previous session, as data showed that eurozone inflation grew 2% as expected, and the euro weakened.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted after Dow crosses 21,000 mark
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Thursday after the Dow smashed through the 21,000 mark in the previous session, closing at a new record high of 21,115.
Science Group's shares rise after 'very satisfactory' FY performance
Science Group's shares are up more than 3% thanks to an improved full-year pre-tax profit and dividend resulting from what it called a "very satisfactory" performance.
First Derivatives signs 'significant' deal with Fortune 500 firm
First Derivatives announced on Thursday that it has signed a contract with an unnamed Fortune 500 engineering solutions company for the use of its 'Kx' technology within precision manufacturing.
Arix Biosciences in strategic JV with Takeda Ventures
Shares in Arix Biosciences are down marginally after it unveiled a strategic agreement with Takeda Ventures Inc, which supported its initial public offering (IPO).
More than 50% of UK new home buyers have trouble with properties - report
More than half of the buyers of new homes have experienced major problems with their properties, the Guardian reported, citing a YouGov survey conducted for the Shelter housing charity.
NI voters head to polls for snap election after divisive campaign
Voting has begun in Northern Ireland in the region's second election in the last 10 months following the collapse of power sharing at Stormont six weeks ago.
Canaccord ups target on CRH, sees medium-term potential
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity hiked their target price on shares of CRH, telling clients they expected growth momentum in the firm's main markets to be sustained over the next couple of years.
Gresham House says UK FCA approves proposed subscription
Gresham House said the UK Financial Conduct Authority has approved the proposed subscription by The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund.
Asia report: Most markets follow Wall Street higher
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Thursday, after a bumper session on Wall Street in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 21,000 for the first time as expectations grew for an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve in March.
Schroders sees 27% rise in AuM, hikes dividend 7%
Schroders reported a sharp rise in full-year assets under management, in part due to the weakness in the pound, and hiked its dividend payout, but net inflows fell short of analysts' forecasts.
Euro area producer prices outpace forecasts in January
Factory gate prices in the euro area dipped at the start of 2017 as energy prices dipped, but still came in ahead of forecasts.
FCA sets later deadline for bank PPI claims
The UK financial watchdog has pushed back the final deadline for bank customers to make a new complaint about payment protection insurance (PPI) misselling to 29 August 2019, with banks having so far paid out around £26bn of compensation.
Plexus Holdings wins well-order contract with Nexen Petroleum UK
Plexus Holdings' shares are up more than 2% after it was awarded a well order from Nexen Petroleum U. K. Ltd for the Glengorm exploration well in the Central North Sea.
Capita CEO resigns as full year profits slump
It was exits all round for outsourcing firm Capita as it lost a chief executive and a place in the FTSE 100, all while delivering another under par financial performance with reported full year profits slumping by 33% to £74. 8m.
Jimmy Choo revenue boosted by weak pound
Luxury brand Jimmy Choo reported a solid rise in full-year revenue on Thursday, but a drop in pre-tax profit as costs increased.
Galantas Gold closes second part of private placement
Shares in Galantas Gold are up more than 1% as it said the the second part of the private placement has closed.
Cobham climbs on back of plans for another £500m rights issue
Cobham is planning its second £500m rights issue in less than a year, after it sank to a huge £848m loss for 2016, though its shares rose as the defence specialist avoided a sixth profit warning in 15 months.
88 Energy to raise £10.6m, shares suspended on ASX
AIM-listed oil and gas firm 88 Energy is planning to raise up to AU$17m (£10. 6m) following the announcement that it will start drilling at its Alaskan site.
