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Friday preview: US PCE inflation data, NatWest Group in focus
All eyes at the end of the week will be on the latest US inflation numbers.
US close: Stocks mixed as investors digest data, Q2 earnings
Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants thumbed over some key data points and more corporate earnings.
Europe close: Stocks finish off lows
Investors reacted with disappointment to a wave of corporate earnings in Europe, pushing the Stoxx 600 index down to levels not seen in nearly three months a one pint during the session.
Broker tips: Ascential, CAB Payments
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded business-to-business media firm Ascential to 'buy' from 'hold' and hiked their target price on the stock to 568. 0p from 395. 0p following a takeover offer from Informa.
London close: Stocks mixed on tsunami of updates, US GDP data
London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
Director dealings: Armadale Capital technical director raises stake
Armadale Capital revealed on Thursday that technical director Matt Bull had acquired 14. 28m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment group.
KKR to buy Instructure Holdings in $4.8bn deal
Instructure Holdings said on Thursday that it has agreed to be bought by investment funds managed by KKR in a $4. 8bn cash deal.
US open: Stocks mixed following data, earnings
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as market participants looked thumbed over some key data points and more corporate earnings.
FTSE 250 movers: Indivior surges on buyback; Centamin loses its shine
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 5% at 20,846. 66 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Tate & Lyle pleased by volume momentum
Tate&Lyle reported an increase in operating profits at the start of its 2025 fiscal year.
Victoria still facing uncertain demand across most markets
Flooring specialist Victoria said in an update on Thursday that it continued to outperform a number of its competitors during the first quarter of the financial year. #.
US durable goods orders plummet in June as those for aircraft dive
Orders for goods made to last more than three years cratered last month, due to a steep downdraft in those for commercial aircraft.
US jobless claims fall more than expected
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a slower-than-expected rate in the week ended 20 July, according to the Labor Department.
US Q2 GDP grows more quickly than expected
America's economy grew more quickly than expected last quarter as companies ramped up investment and amid inventory accumulation.
FTSE 100 movers: Unilever rallies on results; Centrica slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,152. 18 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FCA fines Coinbase £3.5m for money laundering failures
The Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday that it has fined Coinbase just over £3. 5m for allowing high-risk customers to use its services.
American Airlines posts record quarterly revenue but slashes earnings outlook
American Airlines reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue for its second quarter on Thursday, at $14. 3bn, although that still fell short of its own expectations, as the airline also lowered its full-year earnings guidance.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on CAB Payments
Over at Canaccord Genuity, analysts cut their target price on fintech group CAB Payments from 240. 0p to 214. 0p on Thursday following the group's H124 trading update.
Nestle cuts full-year sales outlook
Food giant Nestle slumped on Thursday after it cut its sales outlook for the year as pricing has come down "faster than expected".
Berenberg upgrades Ascential to 'buy' following Informa bid
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded business-to-business media firm Ascential to 'buy' from 'hold' and hiked their target price on the stock to 568. 0p from 395. 0p following a takeover offer from Informa.