Market Pulse
German consumer prices edge higher in October
German inflation edged higher in October but remained below the European Central Bank’s target, figures released on Thursday showed.
Kier Group on track to meet expectations for the year
Kier Group said it is on track to meet is expectations for the current financial year, with results weighed towards the second half.
Eurozone industrial production slows down in September
Industrial production in the Eurozone slowed down more than expected in September, data released on Thursday showed.
Burberry posts rise in first half profit but warns of challenging environment
Luxury retailer Burberry posted a rise in first half pre-tax profit but warned that the market environment remains challenging.
Bumper Q3 for Aldermore loan book, analyst sees more ahead
Bumper lending conditions and a refreshed product offering have seen net lending re-accelerate at Aldermore Group in Q3 2015.
Grafton Group cuts profit outlook as trading environment remains challenging
Grafton Group has cut its operating profit outlook for the full year due to persistent tough conditions in the Belgian and UK markets.
Morgan Advanced Materials warns earnings will be at lower end of expectations
Shares in Morgan Advanced Materials slumped early on Thursday, after the carbon products and ceramic manufacturer warned its full year earnings will be at the low end of expectations, due to a challenging market environment.
Spire Healthcare cuts full year revenue guidance
Hospital group Spire Healthcare cut its full year revenue guidance as it said revenues from NHS Local contracts continued to decline in the four months to the end of October.
London open: Chinese credit data weigh on stocks
News that Chinese banks remained unwilling to lend in October weighed on stock markets across Europe on Thursday, London included.
WS Atkins interim profit and revenue rise as UK, Europe improve
WS Atkins posted a jump in first half pre-tax profit as revenue increased thanks in part to an improvement in the UK and Europe.
Rexam on line to meet full year expectations as can volume rises
Can beverage maker Rexam said an increase in can volume in the third quarter had contributed to keep trading in line with expectations in the second half of the year.
Europe open: Stocks nudge up on Draghi comments but Rolls-Royce and RWE slide
European stocks opened in the red on Thursday but comments from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who insisted once again that the Bank is ready to act to combat inflation helped regional indices to nudge higher.
Derwent hails "best ever" year for lettings
Real investment trust Derwent London has hailed 2015 as the “best ever” year for lettings.
Normalisation of inflation could take longer than expected, Draghi says
News that European Central Bank president Mario Draghi believes the downside risks to the economy are clearly visible weighed on the single currency and pushed the prices of German government debt higher.
Restaurant Group serves up strong sales in first three quarters of 2015
Restaurant Group said it was confident to meet its full year expectations as it remained upbeat on the outlook for the remainder of 2015.
Card Factory posts increase in sales in first nine months of 2015
Greeting cards and gift retailer Card Factory has reported an increase in sales during the first nine months of the year, thanks to a strong performance across the board.
Housing set to become more unaffordable, according to new survey
A shortfall in housing supply in the face of rising demand has pushed up property prices across the UK for the third consecutive month, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.
Firstgroup profit drops on the back of rail franchise losses
Bus and train operator Firstgroup posted a 33% drop in first-half pre-tax profit as revenue fell due to the loss of certain rail franchises and a later than normal start to this school year for US students.
London pre-open: Investors are all ears ahead of ECB's Draghi, Fed's Yellen
Will the European Central Bank pull the trigger on a new round of quantitative easing when it meets in December?.
Thursday newspaper round-up: BHP Billiton, ECB QE, Home prices
BHP Billiton faces worsening fallout from the Samarco mine dam disaster after the Brazilian government said the Anglo-Australian mining giant could face a fine for the “environmental catastrophe”. As BHP’s share price in Australia pushed near 10-year lows on Thursday, the government in Brasilia has become increasingly concerned over the rising death toll and contaminated mud flowing through two states as a result of the disaster. - The Guardian.