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UK consumer confidence bounces, but remains strongly negative
Consumer confidence among Britons rebounded in August, according to fresh survey data on Friday, although the index remained in the negatives.
US close: Stocks sink into the red as Fed nerves kick in
After a fleeting moment in positive territory, US stocks ended with heavy losses on Thursday, as the optimism surrounding tech giant Nvidia's stellar second quarter quickly faded.
London close: Stocks end mixed ahead of Jackson Hole
London’s stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the most recent retail sales data, and turned their attention to the start of the Jackson Hole symposium across the pond.
Europe close: Nvidia rally falters as rate fears take hold again
The rally on European markets petered out at the close on Thursday, as sentiment boosted by strong results from US tech giant Nvidia gave way to concerns that Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell may not call a peak in US interest rates.
UK retail sales slump continues - CBI
British retail sales fell in August at their fastest rate in more 30 months with future prospects not looking much better amid the cost of living crisis, according to an industry survey published on Thursday.
Director dealings: LSE, Wood Group non-execs make purchases
London Stock Exchange was on the list of director buys on Thursday, after an independent non-executive director was linked to a purchase.
Tremor reports growing adoption of its Nexxen planner
Tremor International updated the market on the growing adoption of the cross-platform planner offered by its Nexxen advertising technology platform by broadcasters on Thursday.
FTSE 250 movers: Liontrust roars as GAM bid fails; Harbour Energy slides
Liontrust Asset Management has failed in its contested bid to land its Swiss rival GAM.
One Media's TCAT makes two sales and marketing appointments
One Media iP said on Thursday that its subsidiary TCAT had expanded its leadership team, introducing two new significant roles - a head of sales, and a head of marketing.
Touchstone completes five-phase testing at Royston well
Touchstone Exploration announced the completion of its five-phase production testing at the Royston-1X well on Thursday.
Coro Energy offloads stake in Ion Ventures
Coro Energy announced its decision to divest its 18. 76% stake in Ion Ventures Holdings on Thursday, to US-based private entity SLT1.
FTSE 100 movers: JD Sports recovers some ground; CRH in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 7,348. 16 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US open: Stocks mostly higher as investors mull Nvidia results, jobless claims
US stocks were mostly higher in early trade on Thursday after better-than-expected second-quarter results from chip designer Nvidia, although gains were muted.
US initial jobless claims fall to lowest level in three months
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to its lowest level in three weeks, according to data released on Thursday by the Labor Department.
Friday preview: Investors eye Powell speech at Jackson Hole
With no corporate releases of note due on Friday, investors will turn their attention to a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the central bank's symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Fusion Antibodies appoints interim finance chief
Preclinical antibody developer Fusion Antibodies announced the immediate appointment of Stephen Smyth as its interim chief financial officer on Thursday.
CRH interim profits, revenue rise on pricing, acquisitions
Building materials company CRH on Thursday posted higher first-half revenue and profits as "significant" contributions from acquisitions and higher prices offset inflation.
Malvern revenue more than doubles in first half
Learning and skills specialist Malvern International updated the market on its first half of trading on Thursday, with revenue more than doubling to £4. 8m from £2. 3m year-on-year.
Broker tips: Ryanair, 888 Holdings
JPMorgan Cazenove placed Ryanair on ‘positive catalyst watch’ on Thursday ahead of the airline’s capital markets day on 5 September, as it expects it to highlight the strengths of its business model and how it might achieve a circa 30% intra-European share by 2034.
Dekel's cashew operation completes all required accreditations
West African agricultural company Dekel Agri-Vision announced on Thursday that its large-scale cashew processing facility in Tiebissou had successfully attained a grade A in the BRC Global Food standard assessment.