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US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher ahead of more earnings
Stocks on Wall Street looked set to eke out small gains at the open on Thursday as investors looked ahead to more earnings from the likes of American Airlines, while across the pond, a policy announcement from the European Central Bank was in focus.
Asia report: Most markets higher as Bank of Japan stands pat
Markets in Asia finished higher on Thursday, with investors sifting through news from the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting, and patiently awaiting a decision out of the European Central Bank later in the global day.
Greencoat Renewables blows away fundraising target in dual listing
Renewable energy investment group Greencoat Renewables increased the funds raised in its initial public offering in London and Dublin to €270m from €250m on the back of "heavy demand”.
Solo Oil announces latest gas sales payment from TPDC
Solo Oil, the natural resources investment company announced in its latest update on Kiliwani North on Thursday, that it was informed by the operator of the field, Aminex, about a further payment made from Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation.
Nichols enjoys domestic and international growth
Vimto and Panda Pops drink maker Nichols has released half-year results showing both sales and profits bubbling higher.
Clothing sales rejuvenate UK retail sector in June, economists take pinch of salt
UK retail sales were rejuvenated by warm weather last month, according to the Office for National Statistics, though economists disagreed over whether this was a sign of a revitalised economy or a false dawn.
German factory gate inflation slows in June
The rate of gain in German factory gate prices slowed in June.
Sports Direct profit slumps nearly 60% but investors welcome brighter outlook
Sports Direct shares rallied on Thursday as investors welcomed stronger-than-expected full-year revenue and a more upbeat outlook than anticipated, even as underlying pre-tax profit fell nearly 60%, mostly on the back of the weaker pound.
Europe open: Stocks track gains on Wall Street, ECB in the spotlight
European stocks have started the session higher, tracking gains on Wall Street ahead of the European Central Bank's next policy meeting.
Barclays downgrades Schroders, bumps up Ashmore
Barclays downgraded Schroders and upgraded Ashmore on Thursday as it took a look at European asset managers.
De La Rue order book strong, FY expectations unchanged
Banknote manufacturer De La Rue said on Thursday that its order book remains strong at the end of the first quarter and its expectations for 2017/18 are unchanged.
Moneysupermarket sees FY profit at lower end of consensus range
Moneysupermarket. com reported a 3% rise in adjusted operating profit for six months to the end of June but warned on Thursday that operating profit will be at the lower end of the consensus range for the full year.
Ashtead elevated on news from US rival
Ashtead, the US-focused equipment rental group, was given a boost on Thursday by strong results and market commentary from US peer United Rentals.
Morgan Stanley opts for Frankfurt as new post-Brexit hub
US investment bank Morgan Stanley is the latest multinational financial firm to choose Frankfurt as a new post-Brexit European hub, according to several reports.
WPP buys majority stake in France's Sensio
Advertising giant WPP has bought a majority stake in French digital agency Sensio through its wholly-owned marketing communications agency, Grey.
British Gas shells out £1.1m in compensation for missed appointments
British Gas has forked out £1. 1m to compensate some of its domestic and micro business customers after its agents missed or were late to appointments.
Trump attacks his own attorney general Sessions after recusal
US President Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions after the country’s top justice official recused himself from any investigation into last year’s election.
MediaZest completes AV displays for new Birmingham VW shop
MediaZest was engaged by Volkswagen UK for the first time, announced on Thursday, to provide audio-visual solutions for the carmaker’s new store at the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.
Unilever profits step up amid post-Kraft strategy acceleration
First-half earnings from Unilever were stronger than expected and the consumer goods colossus increased its guidance for full year profit margins as the results of its new growth strategy come through rapidly.
Premier Foods Q1 sales drop as grocery weighs
Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods reported a drop in first-quarter sales on Thursday as grocery sales declined.