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PureTech first-half mixed as it makes good clinical progress
PureTech Health reported total first-half revenue of $7. 03m on Thursday, up from $5. 84m year-on-year.
Germany's business climate beats forecasts, still at 2-year low
An indicator of Germany’s business climate came in better than expected for August on Thursday, but was still down month-on-month.
German Q2 GDP edges higher, beats expectations
The German economy grew a touch in the second quarter of the year, beating expectations of no growth, according to final figures released on Thursday by Destatis.
Europe open: Shares up on German GDP data
European shares rose at the open on Thursday with sentiment boosted by better-than-expected German GDP data.
AstraZeneca's Lynparza approved in Japan
AstraZeneca and MSD's Lynparza has been approved in Japan for the treatment of patients with BRCA-mutated (BRCAm), HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence, the companies said on Thursday.
Grafton H1 profits dip as activity levels normalise
Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton posted a jump in first-half revenues but a decline in profits on Thursday as activity levels normalised following the pandemic boost.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive US, Asian cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following positive US and Asian cues, as investors eye the Jackson Hole symposium.
Grafton H1 profits fall; CRH sees FY core earnings rising slightly
London pre-open The FTSE100 was called to open 18 points higher at 7,489.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Energy bills, Royal Mail, HSBC
Physical and financial harm will be caused to millions of vulnerable families unless the government takes action to avert a winter catastrophe by cutting energy bills, leading economists have warned. In the run-up to the announcement of the new energy price cap tomorrow the Resolution Foundation thinktank said radical policies such as price freezes, solidarity taxes or lower social tariffs were needed to prevent the cost of living crisis worsening. – Guardian.