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RBS expects more one-off charges, reiterates 2018 profitability target
Royal Bank of Scotland's chief executive Howard Davies reiterated the bank's target of returning to profitability next year, as he announced further one-off costs and said the Brexit process was unlikely to hit it as hard as peers.
RBC drops the phone on TalkTalk, cuts target
RBC cut its target price on TalkTalk shares, telling clients the firm's plans to fix its falling subscription and revenue per user numbers will take time.
W Resources' shares rise after La Parilla resource update
Shares in Spain- and Portugal-focused W Resources improved more than 1% after reporting an increase in the grades and upgrade in resource categorisation of its resource for La Parrilla.
United Carpets shares up after confirming special dividend
United Carpets' shares advanced more than 10% after it confirmed a special dividend of 1p a share.
US producer prices rise more sharply than expected in April
Factory gate inflation in the US accelerated last month as energy prices rebounded amid a pick-up in services prices.
US jobless claims unexpectedly decline
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Bank of England sees sharper inflation and slower growth in 2017
The UK economy is likely to grow slightly more slowly and inflation increase more sharply than the Bank of England initially expected, it said on Thursday as it otherwise left its main policy levers unaltered.
ReNeuron awarded £1.8m Innovate UK grant
UK-based stem cell therapy development company ReNeuron Group announced on Thursday that it had been awarded a £1. 8m grant from Innovate UK, to further advance its “next generation” commercial cell therapy manufacturing capabilities.
Spaceandpeople's shares roar higher on FY pre-tax profit forecast
Shares in Spaceandpeople roared more than 45% ahead as the company forecast a full-year pre-tax profit of about £1. 1m.
TUI Group plans Chinese expansion
FTSE 100-listed travel company TUI Group has announced plans for a major expansion into the Asian market, with a particular view to stepping up its operations in China.
Europe midday: Stocks mostly flat, euro jumps against pound on BoE
European stocks are trading on a mixed note, with investors expected to focus on an interest rate decision from the Bank of England at noon in an otherwise light day in terms of economic events.
One Media iP signs deal with Getty Images
Digital and technical media content provider One Media iP Group announced on Thursday that it had signed a new deal with Getty Images.
Jarvis Securities sees FY pre-tax profit significantly ahead of market expectations
Jarvis Securities' shares improved more than 11% as investors liked news its full-year pre-tax profit for 2017 will be significantly above current market expectations.
Outstanding Q1 results from Aldermore, Investec's Ian Gordon says
Shares in Aldermore are far too cheap, said analysts at Investec, describing the challenger bank's first quarter 2017 performance as "exceptionally strong" and "outstanding".
Conroy Gold upbeat on historical data
Ireland and Finland-focussed gold exploration and development company Conroy Gold and Natural Resources announced on Thursday that, following gold assay data pertaining to the original antimony mine workings at Clontibret becoming available, it had been possible to relate the occurrence of four gold bearing lodes within the 48m of the Tullybuck drift, in the historical underground workings.
Ncondezi Energy says shareholder loan repayment date extended
Shares in Ncondezi Energy surged more than 12% after announcing its shareholder loan repayment date has been extended to 2 September 2017.
BoE slightly more hawkish, MPC vote count unchanged at 7 to 1
Rate-setters at the Bank of England are slightly more hawkish because they now see the economy's 'output gap' closing more quickly, although the current "exceptional" circumstances mean no change in policy is imminent.
Labour draft manifesto pledges to strengthen workers' rights; nationalise rail, mail
A draft of Labour's General Election manifesto was leaked on Thursday, revealing pledges to renationalise the railways and strengthen workers' rights.
Scancell Holdings announces placing to raise £5m
Developer of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, Scancell Holdings, announced a proposed placing of new ordinary shares in the company with existing and new institutional and professional investors on Thursday, to raise up to £5m.
Boeing stops new plane testing days before first delivery
US planemaker Boeing has temporarily halted test flights of its new 737 MAX plane after finding issues related to the aircraft’s engine.