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London midday: Stocks stay up after Nvidia impresses
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors cheered better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia and looked to the start of the Jackson Holy Symposium.
Europe midday: Chipmakers boosted by stellar Nvidia
European markets were up on Thursday, but off morning highs, as strong results from US tech giant Nvidia and a fall in US bond yields boosted sentiment, particularly among computer chip makers.
Benchmark confident in full-year amid mixed trading
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark said in an update on Thursday that its third-quarter revenue came in at 6% below the prior year's figure.
US pre-open: Nvidia's stellar Q2 gives futures a boost
Stocks were expected to extend recent gains on Thursday, as results from tech giant Nvidia smashed expectations with its quarterly results after the closing bell.
Horizonte Minerals appoints Brazil mining veteran to Araguaia
Nickel developer Horizonte Minerals announced the latest addition to its executive team on Thursday, with the appointment of Fernando Marino as the operations director of the Araguaia Nickel Project in Brazil.
Asia report: Markets rise as Bank of Korea keeps rates on hold
Asia-Pacific markets experienced an upswing on Thursday, with most regional indices posting positive figures.
Things are looking up at 888, says Berenberg
Berenberg has reiterated its 'buy' rating for 888 Holdings despite the betting and gaming group disappointing the market with its recent first-half results, saying the company is "ready to de-lever" under its new chief executive officer.
ValiRx shares jump as H1 losses shrink
Shares in ValiRx jumped nearly on Thursday after the biotech posted results for its first half, in which losses per share shrunk by a third.
Xtract Resources inks deal on new copper JV in Zambia
AIM-listed Xtract Resources has signed a new joint venture to mine copper in a 107,000-hectare area in Northwest Zambia.
JPMorgan places Ryanair on ‘positive catalyst watch’ ahead of CMD
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.
Liontrust shares jump as GAM bid looks set to fail
Liontrust Asset Management announced on Thursday that its takeover bid for GAM Holding had likely failed.
B&M, Poundland rumoured to snap up 150 Wilko stores
Discount retail chains Poundland and London-listed B&M European Retail are reportedly in talks to snap up 150 stores from struggling rival Wilko, which fell into administration earlier this month.
Europe open: Shares jump as Nvidia results, lower bond yields lift sentiment
European markets opened higher on Thursday, as strong results from US tech giant Nvidia and a fall in US bond yields boosted sentiment.
London open: Stocks rally after Nvidia beat
London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street after better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia.
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure buys Irish fibre provider
Specialist investment group Cordiant Digital Infrastructure (CORD) is buying Irish fibre infrastructure provider Speed Fibre for €190. 5m.
Hunting unveils more changes, asset sales as H1 profits rise
Energy services engineering company Hunting on Thursday said it was selling more non-core exploration and production assets to cut costs and further restructuring its operational footprint.
Drax appoints Duke Energy vet as new chair
UK power generation company Drax has announced it is replacing its long-standing chair Philip Cox with international energy veteran Andrea Bertone.
Harbour Energy trims production, capex forecasts
North Sea oil and gas producer Harbour Energy trimmed annual production and capital expenditure forecasts due to drilling delays at its Beryl operations.
Hays gives gloomy outlook as full-year profits drop
Recruitment firm Hays has raised its full-year dividend and announced a special payout to shareholders, but gave a gloomy outlook as it reported a drop in annual profits.
Intertek buys PlayerLync Holdings, Hays hikes dividend
London pre-open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 24 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 68% on Wednesday at 7,320. 53.