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House prices set to rise in 2025 as cost of borrowing falls - Rightmove
House prices are set to rise by 4% next year, according to an industry forecast published on Thursday, as mortgage rates fall and demand remains strong.
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Sector movers: Santa Rally gets off to early start, analysts say
This year's Santa Rally appeared to get off to an early start according to some analysts in the City.
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Europe close: Stocks mostly higher despite US CPI data, ECB ahead
European shares rallied to be in positive territory after a weak start on Wednesday as traders brushed off a slightly stronger-than-expected print for consumer prices in the US.
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London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation ticks higher
London's financial markets ended Wednesday with mixed results as investors weighed an increase in consumer inflation in the US, and its potential impact on monetary policy.
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Broker tips: Reckitt Benckiser, Aviva, IAG, Whitbread
HSBC upgraded Reckitt Benckiser on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted its price target on the stock to 5,500. 0p from 4,800. 0p as it assessed the outlook for consumer staples in 2025.
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Director dealings: Trifast non-executive director raises stake
Trifast revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Nicholas Mills had acquired 297,112 ordinary shares in the London-listed industrial fasteners manufacturer.
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US open: Stocks mixed following CPI reading
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors digested last month's all-important CPI reading.
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Sweden’s Klarna fined SEK500m for money laundering failures
Buy now, pay later firm Klarna has been fined SEK500m (£35. 7m) by Sweden’s financial regulator for violating anti-money laundering rules.
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FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead falls again; Lloyds Banking tops index
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 8,292. 43 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
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Exxon Mobil to boost capital spending
Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday that it was planning to lift spending on oil production as it outlined the key elements of its 2030 plan.
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Endeavour Mining shares shine as Cote D'Ivoire project advances
Shares in Endeavour Mining spiked on Wednesday as the company said it would conduct a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on its Assafou-Dibibango gold project in Côte d’Ivoire after preliminary assessment confirmed its potential to be a tier one asset.
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Macy's shares plunge as FY profit forecast lowered on weak demand
Shares in Macy's fell sharply after the department store chain owner lowered full-year profit forecasts on weak demand ahead of the crucial holiday sales season.
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Zanaga inks port infrastructure deal with Arise
Zanaga Iron Ore announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms on Wednesday, to advance the development of onshore and offshore port infrastructure for the Zanaga Iron Ore Project in the Republic of the Congo.
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Patient Capital to buy Patterson Companies in $4.1bn deal
Patterson Companies surged on Wednesday as the dental and animal health distributor agreed to be bought by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital in a $4. 1bn deal.
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Thursday preview: ECB rate decision, US producer prices in focus
The market spotlight on Thursday will be on the European Central Bank as rate-setters meet in Frankfurt to decide on policy.
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US headline CPI picks up slightly in November
The cost of living in the States picked up slightly last month as food and vehicles became dearer, although increases in shelter prices eased.
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RBC names Greencoat, 3i infrastructure as top sector picks
Analysts at RBC reiterated their view that the Infrastructure and Renewables Funds sector appeared to continue to offer "exceptional value".
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US mortgage applications rise 5.4pc
US mortgage applications rose by 5. 4% in the week ended 6 December, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, up from the prior week's 2. 8% increase.
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Close Brothers given permission to appeal motor finance ruling
Close Brothers shares surged on Wednesday after the Supreme Court agreed that it could appeal a landmark ruling on motor finance commissions.