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UK consumer confidence edges higher - GfK
UK consumer confidence edged higher in April, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as falling inflation helped boost sentiment.
Friday preview: US inflation data, NatWest Group in the spotlight
Financial markets' attention at the end of the week would be squarely on the latest inflation data out of the States.
US close: Rising yields hit stocks as inflation proves sticky in Q1
US stocks fell sharply on Thursday after data confirmed the stickiness of inflation in the first quarter despite a drop in economic growth which pushed bond yields to their highest in six months.
Southwest shares sink as airline reports airport exits, Q1 losses
Shares in Southwest Airlines plummeted on Thursday after the carrier announced plans to pull out of four airports to improve its financial performance, as it reported a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter and trimmed its annual guidance.
Europe close: Stocks slump amid deluge of company news, U.S. inflation data
European shares fell amid a deluge of earnings, trading updates, and disappointing results from US tech giant Meta.
Broker tips: Schroders, Reckitt Group, Jet2
Numis has trimmed its target price for Schroders from 380. 0p to 365. 0p on Thursday after first-quarter results from the asset management firm were "a little weaker than expected".
Bristol Myers Squibb to cut 2,200 jobs as part of $1.5bn cost-savings drive
US drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday announced plans to cut its workforce by 6% as part of a $1. 5bn cost-savings programme, as it reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows
London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.
Director dealings: Journeo director raises stake
Journeo revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Barnaby Kent had acquired 9,656 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed transport solutions provider.
US Q1 GDP growth comes in slower than expected
Economic activity in the U. S. slowed by more than anticipated at the turn of the year, while price pressures picked up.
US pending home sales unexpectedly rise in March
US pending home sales unexpectedly improved in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.
US open: Stocks sharply lower following macro data, tech earnings
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as investors digested disappointing earnings from some of the tech's biggest names.
FTSE 100 movers: Anglo American surges on BHP bid; Schroders in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 8,061. 26 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
RBC Capital lifts Jet2 price target
RBC Capital Markets lifted its price target on Jet2 on Thursday to 2,000p from 1,950p following the company’s trading statement a day earlier.
Petro Matad still working to secure Mongolia approvals
Mongolia-focussed oil company Petro Matad said in an update on Thursday that it was actively engaged with local government agencies to secure the necessary approvals from Matad District to kickstart its 2024 operational programme.
BNP Paribas beats forecasts comfortably with Q1 results
French banking giant BNP Paribas delivered an increase in profits in its first quarter on stable revenues, as it reiterated its guidance for the full year.
Revenue, earnings to fall at Driver Group
Dispute avoidance and resolution consultancy Driver Group said in a trading update on Thursday that it expected to report revenue of £22. 5m for its first half, slightly down from £24. 2m a year earlier.
Anglo American surges on £31bn takeover bid from BHP
Anglo American surged on Thursday after it received an unsolicited non-binding and highly conditional £31. 1bn all-share takeover proposal from Australia’s BHP Group - a deal that would create the world’s largest miner and copper producer.
Inchcape shares spike on higher Q1 revenues
Shares in Inchcape surged on Thursday as the car dealer reiterated its annual outlook after a 5% rise in first-quarter revenues.