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Friday preview: Non-farm payrolls to seal US rate hike decision
Friday this week is non-farm payrolls day, with very little in the way of corporate news on the UK calendar.
Weekly US jobless claims rise past forecasts
A key gauge of the health of the US jobs market worsened slightly last week, but continued to point to robust levels of hiring.
US job growth flies past forecasts in May, ADP says
US job growth zoomed past economists' forecasts in May, led by strong gains in service sector hiring.
BNN Tech launches three football microsites in China
Chinese technology, content and services company BNN Technology confirmed on Tuesday that it had successfully launched three microsites through the Xinhua News mobile app for Manchester City FC, Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona.
London midday: Stocks hold onto gains after manufacturing data
London stocks were holding onto gains by midday on Thursday as the pound fell amid ongoing election jitters and despite a better-than-expected reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
Forbidden Technologies signs two-year deal with Deltatre
Forbidden Technologies announced on Thursday that it signed an extendable two year contract with Deltatre for one of its clients.
Revenues bubble higher at Filta Group
Commercial kitchen fryer management services provider Filta Group Holdings was holding its annual general meeting on Thursday morning, with the board reporting a “strong start” to the year, claiming revenues were more than 25% ahead of the same period 12 months earlier on a constant currency basis.
Rolls-Royce wins new marine engine supply contract
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply low-emission gas engines for Norwegian ferry operator, Torghatten Nord.
Broker tips: Barclays, Spirax Sarco, Auto Trader
Investec's Ian Gordon hailed Barclays's decision to dispose of the majority of its stake in its African unit, reiterating that it was the broker's preferred large-cap UK lender.
Deutsche Bank reiterates 'buy' on Spirax Sarco
Analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated their 'buy' recommendation on shares of Spirax Sarco on the back of the engineer's shift away from special dividends and towards non-organic growth.
Europe midday: Stocks hold onto gains ahead of US jobs, oil data
European stocks were still higher come midday as investors looked to US jobs and oil inventory figures data due out later in the day.
Asia report: Weak China factory data sees markets finish mixed
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, after the release of some particularly low unofficial Caixin PMI data from China.
Comey set to testify publicly in Russia investigation, reports say
Former FBI director James Comey will testify publicly in front of the Senate next week in the ongoing investigation into links between Donald Trump's administration and Russia, according to US media reports.
S&P retains negative outlook on several UK banks due to Brexit
Standard&Poor's reaffirmed its negative outlook on the long-term credit rating of several of the UK's largest lenders due to the marked downside risks it sees for its base case of a 'hard' but orderly Brexit process.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher as investors await jobs data
US stocks looked set for a slightly firmer open on Thursday as investors looked to some key jobs and manufacturing data.
UK manufacturing output growth eases slightly
UK manufacturing activity slowed as expected in May, according to a closely followed survey published on Thursday, but economists disagreed over whether it would be enough to buoy the overall economy.
Investec expects material step-up in Barclays dividend after sale of African unit
Investec's Ian Gordon hailed Barclays's decision to dispose of the majority of its stake in its African unit, reiterating that it was the broker's preferred large-cap UK lender.
EU and China back Paris climate deal as US set to pull out
Chinese and European officials are expected to reiterate their commitment to the Paris climate accord on Thursday, while Donald Trump reportedly prepares to pull the US out of the agreement.
PPG withdraws offer for AkzoNobel
PPG Industries has withdrawn its offer for AkzoNobel after the Dulux owner rejected three bids from the US chemicals manufacturer.