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UK consumer confidence tumbles - GfK
Consumer confidence fell sharply in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as growing economic uncertainty weighed heavily.
US close: Stocks drop on Powell comments as bond yields near 5%
US stocks dropped into the red on Thursday as 10-year bond yields closed in on the 5% mark on the back of comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who indicated that monetary policy would likely remain restrictive for some time yet.
Friday preview: UK public sector borrowing, retail sales data due out
Investors' focus at the end of the week will shift back towards the UK, barring any unwelcome developments on the geopolitical front.
Europe close: Stocks finish lower
Stocks across Europe traded lower on Thursday as investors' appetite for risk declined in the wake of declines on Wall Street and Asian indices overnight and geopolitical tensions.
Tesla Q3 earnings fall short of expectations
Electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla posted third-quarter quarter earnings that came in below expectations on Thursday, with chief executive Elon Musk voicing concerns regarding the state of the global economy.
London close: Stocks drop ahead of Powell speech
London stocks finished near their session lows as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
Director dealings: Time Finance director makes share purchase
Time Finance revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Paul Hird had acquired 86,930 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed finance provider.
LSE Group investigating system incident
The London Stock Exchange Group said on Thursday afternoon that it has restricted trading while it investigates a system incident.
FTSE 250 movers: AJ Bell gains; Close Brothers goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 8% at 17,260. 73 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US open: Stocks dip on geopolitics, bond yields and mixed results
US stock market indices were on track for their third straight day in the red as rising geopolitical tensions and elevated bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors digested a raft of mixed corporate earnings.
US existing home sales dip in September
Existing home sales in the U. S. exceeded expectations slightly in September.
Philip Morris posts record quarterly revenues and EPS
Tobacco giant Philip Morris posted record quarterly revenues and profit per share, while raising its outlook.
Philly Fed index improves by less than expected in October
The slowdown in factory sector activity in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region eased a tad in October.
Broker tips: Saietta, Rightmove, Hollywood Bowl, Spectris
Canaccord Genuity put its rating on engineering company Saietta 'under review' on Thursday following the publication of the group's full-year results.
Weekly US jobless claims continue to slip unexpectedly
US corporates continued to husband staff, contrary to expectations.
FTSE 100 movers: Admiral gains on Sabre update; Rightmove retreats
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1% at 7,511. 28 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
AT&T raises FY guidance after strong Q3
Telecommunications firm AT&T upped its earnings and full-year free cash flow guidance on Thursday as it said quarterly subscriber numbers had beaten Wall Street estimates.
Canaccord Genuity places Saietta under review
Canaccord Genuity put its rating on engineering company Saietta 'under review' on Thursday following the publication of the group's full-year results.
EU asks Meta, TikTok for details of ‘disinformation’ measures
The European Commission has given Meta and TikTok a week to provide more information on the measures they have taken to combat the spread of violent or terrorist content on their platforms.
Volumes under pressure at Nestle
Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle reported a fall in volumes on Thursday, as prices continued to rise.