Market Pulse
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE, ECB and Federal Reserve meeting minutes
The FTSE fell on Thursday morning on uncertainty ahead of policy details from the central banks of the UK, US and Europe.
Centamin quarterly gold production remains flat
Centamin has revealed gold production from its Sukari Gold Mine in Egypt is up 13% on the previous year for Q3, but flat from the previous quarter.
Dunelm's first quarter sales surge
Homewares retailer Dunelm Group posted an increase in first quarter sales on the back of seasonal merchandise and improved product ranges.
Victrex says it saw 'good finish' to 2015
Victrex said it enjoyed a good finish to 2015, with overall performance in line with its expectations, including a robust fourth quarter.
Hays reports strong growth globally
Recruitment company Hays has reported a strong level of net fees growth in all its regions, but currency movements have had an impact on the results.
Ladbrokes names Kristof Fahy new chief marketing officer
Ladbrokes has appointed Kristof Fahy as chief marketing officer to lead all brand and marketing activity across digital and retail.
Tullow Oil strikes deal with Gabon over Onal Complex fields
Tullow Oil has reached an agreement with the government of Gabon over its licences in the Onal Complex Fields, regaining its 7. 5% stake in the Onal Complex producing fields and the Ezanga block.
Tate & Lyle first-half trading in line, full-year unchanged
Tate & Lyle said the company’s performance in the first half was in line with its expectations and guidance for the full year remains unchanged.
Galliford Try wins contract in GBP150m hospital redevelopment
Galliford Try has been appointed to support the £150m site-wide redevelopment of Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.
London pre-open: All eyes on MPC, central banks
Stocks were being called to start the day slightly higher ahead of a busy for central bank watchers.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Twitter, Poundland, China
Saudi Arabia’s richest man has become the second-largest investor in Twitter after he amassed shares worth a billion dollars. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a nephew of King Salman, and Kingdom Holding, his investment vehicle, said yesterday that their combined stake in the microblogging site had risen past 5%. – The Times.
Mondi third quarter operating profit up 27%
Paper and packaging company Mondi posted a 27% rise in underlying third quarter profit following a good performance from all its business units.
Inmarsat forecasting USD1.3bn in revenue for year
Inmarsat is reiterating its financial guidance for the year ahead of its Capital Markets Day.