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Europe midday: Stocks mixed ahead of ECB rate announcement
European stocks were mixed by midday on Thursday as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank, with another big rate hike on the cards.
Former M&S finance boss to chair National Express
National Express Group has named Helen Weir as its new chair, the transport group confirmed on Thursday.
Asia report: Stocks mixed after stellar US session overnight
Stock markets were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark index rising more than 2% on the back of a big rally on Wall Street overnight.
Jefferies downgrades AJ Bell on 'darkening' outlook, shares tumble
AJ Bell tanked on Thursday after Jefferies downgraded the shares to ‘underperform’ from ‘hold’ as it said that inflation "will bite".
Funding Circle trims full-year forecasts
Funding Circle trimmed its full-year forecasts on Thursday, in response to the "challenging" macro environment.
Lloyd's of London posts jump in first-half underwriting profit
Insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London said on Thursday that it had taken a £1. 1bn hit from the conflict in Ukraine as it posted a jump in its half-year underwriting profit.
Berenberg initiates coverage on Treatt at 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on ingredients manufacturer Treatt at 'buy' on Thursday, stating the stock was "a natural beauty".
Goldman ups call for September FOMC to a 75 basis point hike
Economists at Goldman Sachs revised their forecast for the path that the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes will follow higher.
House prices strengthen despite darkening outlook - RICS
UK house prices continued to rise in August, industry data showed on Thursday, but at a slower pace than analysts had expected.
Morrisons takeover of McColl's could lead to higher prices, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Thursday that Morrisons’ takeover of convenience store retailer McColl’s could lead to higher prices.
Warpaint London FY results seen ahead of expectations
Colour cosmetics supplier Warpaint London said on Thursday that its recent "strong trading performance" had continued and believes its full-year results will now come in ahead of market expectations.
Restaurant Group swings to interim pre-tax profit
Restaurant Group said on Thursday that it swung to an interim pre-tax profit as sales rose and the Wagamama owner outperformed in a "challenging" market.
Speedy Hire YTD trading in line with expectations
Tools and equipment hire company Speedy Hire said on Thursday that year-to-date trading was in line with internal expectations for the full year.
Genus profits dented by PIC China challenges
Animal genetics company Genus posted a drop in full-year profit on Thursday as it took a hit from challenging market conditions in its PIC China business.
Strong demand boosts earnings at Spire
Spire Healthcare reported a jump in earnings on Thursday, as demand for private treatments boomed.
Energean declares maiden quarterly dividend
Exploration and production company Energean declared its maiden quarterly dividend on Thursday as the group delivered a set of "strong" operational and financial results.
Europe open: Stocks nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
European stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank, with another big rate hike on the cards.
AB Foods issues profit warning for 2022-23
Primark owner Associated British Foods warned on Thursday that adjusted operating profits and earnings per share would fall in its next trading year despite forecasting strong sales growth over the next twelve months.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors await energy bill plan
London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors awaited news of a UK energy package and the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Safestore Q3 revenues rise amid 'strong' occupancy performance
Self storage facilities operator Safestore said on Thursday that third-quarter revenues had grown as the group continued to deliver a "strong" occupancy performance.