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UK election: Labour in landslide as Tories wiped out
Britain’s Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, swept to power after the ruling Conservative Party was booted from office in a humiliating defeat - the worst in its history.
London close: Stocks rise as UK election enters final hours
London stocks remained in the green by the close on Thursday, buoyed by optimistic market sentiment as UK voters headed to the polls amid widespread expectation of a Labour party victory.
Friday preview: UK elections, US non-farm payrolls in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week would be on the results of the UK elections.
Europe close: Stocks finish higher after quiet session
European stocks advanced on what was a relatively quiet Thursday in the absence of a trading session in the US and only a few economic data releases.
Broker tips: Card Factory, Forterra, Ibstock, Coca-Cola HBC
Berenberg initiated coverage of Card Factory on Thursday with a 'buy' rating and 154. 0p price target as it argued it was a "vastly improved proposition".
NewRiver REIT snaps up smaller peer Ellandi Management
NewRiver REIT, the retail-focused real estate investor, has announced it is spending up to £9m to acquire the assets of Ellandi Management, which manages shopping centres and regeneration projects.
Director dealings: DSW Capital CEO makes share purchase
DSW Capital revealed on Thursday that chief executive James Dow had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed professional services firm.
Zenova's FX range passes tests for current, future EU chemical rules
Zenova Group announced on Thursday that its Zenova FX fluid and components had successfully passed independent tests by external laboratories.
FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew surges on Cevian stake; Next goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 7% at 8,231. 30 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 250 movers: Ibstock lifted by RBC; Big Yellow & Workspace go ex-div
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,578. 84 0. 24%.
UBS under scrutiny post-Credit Suisse takeover, Swiss pricing watchdog says
Switzerland's price watchdog is said to be closely observing how UBS is pricing its products following its Credit Suisse takeover on the back of speculation that the bank's increased size could hit competition.
Aura Energy makes progress at Tiris Project
Aura Energy updated the market on development activities at the Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, West Africa on Thursday.
Light Science Technologies reports solid first-half progress
Light Science Technologies updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 31 May on Thursday, highlighting substantial financial and operational progress across its three divisions - controlled environment agriculture (CEA), contract electronics manufacturing (CEM), and passive fire protection (PFP).
Hutchmed gets tazemetostat new drug application approved in China
Hutchmed China announced on Thursday that the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted its new drug application (NDA) for tazemetostat, granting it priority review for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL).
Central Asia Metals announces executive succession plans
Central Asia Metals announced executive succession plans on Thursday, confirming that on 1 October, Nigel Robinson would step down as chief executive officer after leading the company for more than six years.
Shares in Continental jump despite 'challenging' market
Shares in Continental motored ahead on Thursday, after the German tyre manufacturer flagged an improving performance in the second quarter.
Katoro Gold taps Patrick Cullen as interim CEO
Katoro Gold announced the appointment of Patrick Cullen as its interim chief executive officer on Thursday, following the completion of due diligence.
Cineworld mulls UK cinema closures - report
Cinema operator Cineworld is considering exiting various UK sites, it was reported on Thursday, as part of a major restructuring.
Tekmar renews banking facilities with Barclays
Offshore energy markets technology provider Tekmar Group announced the renewal of its existing banking facilities with Barclays Bank on Thursday.
Fusion Antibodies 'on track and on plan' following positive Q1 performance
Antibody discovery specialist Fusion Antibodies said on Thursday that it was both "on track and on plan" following "positive momentum" throughout Q1.