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BoE's Pill argues against too quick pace of rate cuts
The Bank of England's chief economist cautioned against expectations for a quick a pace of interest rate cuts.
US non-farm payrolls rise by 114,000 in July
Hiring in the US slowed abruptly last month, prompting talk in markets of 'policy mistakes' by the Fed and of a 'growth scare'.
ExxonMobil beats second-quarter earnings expectations
ExxonMobil announced second-quarter earnings above market forecasts on Friday, with the total coming in at $9. 2bn, or $2. 14 per share.
Chevron earnings fall more than expected in second quarter
Chevron announced a fall in second-quarter earnings on Friday, to $4. 4bn, down from $6bn in the same period last year.
HgCapital invests £11.5m in Iberian B2B software firms
HgCapital Trust announced an investment in CTAIMA and E-coordina, two Iberian companies specialising in contractor management, risk, and compliance software, on Friday.
Ryanair passenger numbers jump 8% in July
Budget airline Ryanair reported an 8% jump in passenger numbers for July on Tuesday.
Intertek lifts dividend after first-half growth
Intertek reported a solid first-half financial performance on Friday, achieving double-digit growth in operating profit, earnings per share, and free cash flow.
Virgin Money lending nudges lower ahead of Nationwide takeover
Virgin Money reported a dip in third-quarter customer lending and mortgages on Friday ahead of its takeover by Nationwide.
GSK's endometrial cancer drug gets expanded US approval
GSK said the US Food and Drug Administration has approved its Jemperli treatment in combination with chemotherapy and then use on its own for adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
IAG posts 'strong' 1H results, resumes dividends
IAG described its performance during the first half of 2024 as "strong" and announced the restart of dividend payments.