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Marston's names Ken Lever as chair
Marston’s has named Kenneth Lever as its new chair, the pub operator confirmed on Thursday.
Europe midday: Stoxx on the rise as Tories face defeat in UK election
European shares were higher as investors bet on a September rate cut in the US and also looked ahead to the UK General Election, widely expected to see the ruling Conservatives kicked out of office after 14 years in power.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Brits head to the polls
London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
Roche to halt lung cancer trial
Roche is to end a novel lung cancer treatment trial, the Swiss company confirmed on Thursday, following "disappointing" results.
RBC downplays Hurricane Beryl concerns for reinsurance sector
Stocks in the reinsurance sector have been under pressure over the past week as sentiment is dampened by Hurricane Beryl, a category four to five hurricane that's ripping through the Caribbean – though RBC Capital Markets has downplayed its long-term impact on share prices.
Eco Buildings sells first full modular building
Modular housing company Eco Buildings Group revealed on Thursday that it has completed and sold its first full building.
Itim Group inks 'multi-million-pound contract' with Brazilian wholesaler
Software-as-a-Service technology company Itim Group has inked a "five-year multi-million-pound contract" with Brazilian wholesaler Assaí Atacadista.
Citi expects upgrades at Coca-Cola HBC, but stays at 'neutral'
Citi has reiterated a 'neutral' rating on Coca-Cola HBC, predicting that the stock will "pause for breath" ahead of its first-half results next month.
Image Scan wins contract with 'prominent UK defence contractor'
Screening solutions provider Image Scan Holdings has secured a contract with a "prominent UK defence contractor" for the supply of its ThreatScan portable X-ray system.
RBC Capital starts Forterra and Ibstock at ‘outperform’
RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of the UK's two largest clay brick manufacturers on Thursday - Forterra and Ibstock - both at ‘outperform’.
Smith & Nephew at four-month high as activist investor Cevian buys stake
Swedish activist investor Cevian Capital has purchased a 5% stake in Smith & Nephew, causing shares in the medical equipment manufacturer to surge to a four-month high on Thursday.
Deltex Medical interim revenues broadly flat YOY
Medical technology business Deltex Medical Group said on Thursday that interim revenues were broadly flat year-on-year as it managed to eke out a positive underlying earnings performance in two of the first six months of the year.
Asia report: Most markets rise as Topix reaches fresh record
Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's major stock indexes reaching all-time highs.
UK construction sector slows as housing activity drops
Growth in the UK construction sector eased by more than expected in June due to a renewed fall in housing activity, according to a purchasing managers' index released by CIPS and S&P Global on Thursday.
UK new car registrations hit 'million motors' mark in H1
More than 1. 0m new motorcars hit British roads throughout the first six months of 2024 for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Great Portland Estates reports strong quarter for leasing
Great Portland Estates (GPE) reported robust leasing activity for the quarter ended 30 June on Thursday, having signed 12 new leases and renewals generating an annual rent of £4. 3m, with market lettings on average 7. 7% ahead of its March estimated rental value (ERV).
Eurozone construction sector sees output slump - PMI
The Eurozone’s beleaguered construction sector reported another sharp decrease in output in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday.
Berenberg starts Card Factory at ‘buy’
Berenberg initiated coverage of Card Factory on Thursday with a ‘buy’ rating and 154p price target as it argued it was a "vastly improved proposition".
Peel Hunt sees improving macro conditions in Q1
Investment bank Peel Hunt said it has seen positive developments in macro conditions since the start of its new financial year, with revenues in the first quarter ahead of last year.
Barclays to sell German consumer finance business to Bawag Group
Barclays said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its German consumer finance business to Austrian bank Bawag Group.