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US jobless claims hit post-pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment claims for the first time dropped quite sharply during the preceding week hitting their lowest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
North Korea test launches missile ahead of Olympics
North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan on Thursday in a test launch.
Some UK Deliveroo riders earn just £2 an hour
A new survey of over 300 Deliveroo riders found that some are earning as little as £2 an hour, findings revealed on Thursday.
Thursday broker round-up
Keywords Studios: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 3,110p.
CMC Markets lifts FY expectations after strong Q4
CMC Markets lifted its full-year guidance on Thursday following a "strong" fourth-quarter performance.
US pre-open: Futures lower as Powell comments weigh on sentiment
Wall Street stocks were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell weighed on sentiment.
Santander to close 111 UK branches
Retail banking giant Santander will close 111 branches across the UK amid an ongoing shift towards mobile and online banking as fewer customers choose to enter its brick and mortar locations.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as EU/UK vaccine spat spooks investors
European shares extended losses on Thursday as investors fretted over a potential threat to AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine supply chain amid a contractual row between the EU and UK.
Retailers remain under pressure but outlook brightens - CBI
Retailers remained under pressure in March but the situation is expected to improve next month, according to the latest survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
London midday: Stocks fall amid third wave worries, ahead of EU summit
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the EU vaccine summit, amid ongoing concerns about a third wave of Covid-19.
Ex UK PM Cameron faces probe over possible lobbying law breach
Former UK prime minister David Cameron faces a formal investigation over a potential breach of lobbying laws through his work on behalf of collapsed lender Greensill Capital.
Filta Group adjusted earnings tumble amid Covid-19 pandemic
Commercial kitchens services provider Filta Group said on Thursday that adjusted earnings had tumbled in 2020 amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid technology sell-off
Markets in Asia were mixed at the end of the day on Thursday, with technology stocks suffering losses following a sell-off in the sector on Wall Street overnight.
Learning Technologies maintains dividend after 'robust' performance
Learning Technologies reported a 2% improvement in revenue in its full-year results on Thursday, to £132. 3m, although its adjusted EBIT slipped 2% to £40. 3m.
Tui cuts summer capacity to 75% from 80% of 2019 levels
Travel company Tui said on Thursday that it has trimmed its capacity for the peak summer travel months to 75% of 2019 levels from 80%.
CVS Group earnings rise as it continues to expand
Veterinary services provider CVS Group reported a 9. 4% improvement in revenue in its first half on Thursday, post-IFRS 16, although like-for-like sales growth was slower, falling 0. 6 percentage points to 7. 8%.
Velocity Composites inks three-year extension with existing client
Advanced composite kitting supplier Velocity Composites has secured a three-year contract extension with an unnamed client.
Atalaya earnings improve as copper concentrate sales rise
Atalaya Mining reported revenues of €252. 8m (£217. 92m) in its 2020 results on Thursday, rising from €187. 9m a year earlier, as volumes of copper concentrates sold from its expanded plant increased.
Intertek best-placed for ESG testing, JP Morgan says
JP Morgan said Intertek was its preferred name among testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies as the broker said the sector was positioned for growth.
Ten Entertainment chairman to step down in September
Bowling alley operator Ten Entertainment said on Thursday that chairman Nick Basing has announced his intention to step down from the role after six years.