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US close: Markets lower as Korea tensions increase safe haven appeal
Simmering tensions around the Korean peninsula saw Wall Street steer a wide berth around stocks amid the still unsettled geopolitical waters on Thursday.
EU Council expands sanctions against North Korea
The European Union expanded its sanctions on North Korea as the back and forth between the US and Pyongyang escalated.
London close: Geopolitical tensions and ex-div stocks weigh on FTSE
London stocks stumbled lower as Thursday's session was dogged by continued geopolitical tensions over the US-North Korea situation, uninspiring UK economic data and a heavyweight bunch of stocks going ex-dividend.
FTSE 100 movers: Homebuilders stamped out by higher taxes
Homebuilders' shares were at the bottom of the pile as evidence appeared to mount that recent stamp duty changes were indeed dampening activity in the sector.
OPEC's largest member tips over oil production output even after cut agreement
Saudi Arabia, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' largest producer, contributed to increased crude oil output from the cartel last month even as it tries to prod other countries into reining in their production in a bid to buoy prices.
Berenberg upgrades Greggs to 'buy', sees significant expansion potential
Bakery chain Greggs was upgraded to 'buy' from 'hold' by analysts at German broker Berenberg on Thursday, saying that the company has plenty of room for further growth and that its solid balance sheet may allow it return capital to shareholders soonr than expected.
Rainbow reports exceptional grades at Burundi project
Rainbow Rare Earth Limited, a rare earth element mining company based in Guernsey reported better than expected grades at the Gasagwe mine site in Burundi.
FTSE 250 movers: Cream rises to the top as Greggs leads the way
The FTSE 250 was 0. 73% lower in afternoon trade on Thursday amid ongoing geopolitical tension over North Korea, while bakery chain Greggs topped the movers.
Could China's military be pulling the strings in Pyongyang?
As investors try to divine what end-game the different players behind the recent heightened tensions around the Korean peninsula might have in mind, at least one broker mused aloud about the possibility that part of China's establishment, namely its military, might believe it has something to gain from the course of recent events.
Shell looks to restart operations at Pernis refinery by end of August
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell who suspended operations at its Pernis refinery near Rotterdam following a fire at the plant in July; have held a meeting for 200 local residents late Wednesday evening, telling them the plant was set to resume normal operations by the end of the month.
AB Dynamics receives 'largest ever' driving robot order
Manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing systems and measurement products, AB Dynamics, announced on Thursday that it had received its “largest ever order” for driving robots.
US open: Volatility revival amid Far East worries
Simmering tensions around the Korean peninsula saw a revival in equity market volatility as traders on Wall Street steered a wide berth around stocks amid the still unsettled geopolitical waters.
Aukett Swanke subsidiary Veretec wins award for second year running
Aukett Swanke Group announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Veretec had won the Architect's Journal 'AJ100 Executive Architect of the Year' award in 2017, for the second year in a row.
Go-Ahead wins outer Dublin bus contract
Passenger transport operator Go-Ahead had some positive news to share with the markets on Thursday afternoon, having been chosen by Ireland's National Transport Authority to operate bus services in the outer Dublin area.
Fox Marble signs distribution deal with US-based Pristine Stone
Kosovo and Balkans-focussed marble quarrying and finishing company Fox Marble announced on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pristine Stone in New York.
Friday preview: Old Mutual and Volution report, US inflation eyed
Friday's financial calendar is genuinely quiet, with only Old Mutual in thre FTSE 350 due to report, while the big economic data among the sprinkling of consumer price releases around the world, will be those from the USA.
UK GDP growth slips to 0.2% in July, NIESR expects improvement
Britain's economy slowed further in July on the back of weaker services sector activity, according to a closely-followed estimate of trends in the economy, although improvement was expected.
Plutus Powergen gets planning permission for another 'FlexGen' site
Flexible energy generation company Plutus Powergen announced that it has received planning permission to develop a further two 20MW renewable green diesel powered FlexGen sites at the Marchwood Industrial Estate in Marchwood.
North Korea will be ready to fire at Guam by 'mid-August'
North Korea has said it is working on a plan to fire missiles in to the sea off the coast of Guam.