Market Pulse
Nomura expects euro to fall back to parity
When one central bank goes in one direction and another goes the opposite way, the exchange rate between their two currencies is likely to give.
Caledonia weathers commodities storm
Challenging global commodities markets have made for a tough six months for Caledonia Investments, according to its half-year report to 30 September 2015.
FTSE 250 movers: QinetiQ profit drives market up; Poundland drags the chain
The FTSE 250 continued on its streak of gains, sitting at 17,133. 22, up 44. 13 points (0. 26%) by mid-afternoon Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Johnson Matthey surges on special divi; housebuilders slip on Bovis warning
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 6,330. 10 at 1500 GMT, as investors digested the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting, which signalled the US economy was strong enough to cope with a December rate hike.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Cement company on the block makes Breedon worth a buy
Breedon Aggregates’ proposed purchase of Hope Construction Materials has got The Times’ Tempus interested.
US open: Stocks move in tight ranges after unemployment data
US equities struggled for direction early on Thursday as Wall Street reversed the previous session’s Federal Reserve-driven gains.
NMC Health focuses on organic expansion after ditching Al Noor bid
Emirates-based healthcare provider NMC Health reiterated its commitment to expanding capacity in the UAE and elsewhere, having announced earlier in the week that it had abandoned its bid for Al Noor Hospitals.
Digital automation will proliferate in telecom sector, says Vodafone exec
The telecommunication sector will continue to see incremental levels of digital automation, according to Karine Brunet, head of technology shared services at Vodafone.
BA has "worst" premium travel carbon footprint, report says
A report out this week warned of the environmental cost of flying first class, with the premium offering at British Airways dragging the airline down.
HBOS report recommends fresh charges for former directors
A Bank of England-backed probe into the failure of lender HBOS in 2008 has recommended that regulators consider bringing fresh charges against former senior managers.
Philly Fed index beats expectations in November
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve manufacturing index beat expectations in November, a report released on Thursday showed.
Johnston Press slumps as sales keep falling
Shares in Johnston Press fell sharply after it reported a continuing decline in revenues as it battles with a shift to online readership.
US jobless claims decline in line with expectations
The number of unemployment benefits claimants in the US fell last week, figures released on Thursday showed.
Lonmin shareholders approve $407m rights issue
Lonmin’s shareholders have approved the platinum miner’s $407m (£267m) rights issue, which represents a 94% discount to the share price before the pricing announcement.
UK manufacturers see output falling for first time in three years, says CBI
UK manufacturers expect production to fall in the next three months, according to the latest Industrial Trends survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
US pre-open: Futures turn north as Wall Street looks to extend gains
US stock futures pointed to a positive start on Thursday as Wall Street looked to extend the previous session’s Federal Reserve-driven gains.
Steady outlook at Johnson Matthey
Steady sailing was the theme for Johnson Matthey on Thursday morning, as it released its half-year results to 30 September 2015.
Europe midday: Stocks in the black as basic resources rally
European stocks rallied, with basic resources pacing the advance, as the latest Federal Reserve minutes signalled that the US economy was strong enough to cope with a December rate hike.
London midday: Footsie holds on to gains as markets monitor data, geopolitics
Stocks were holding higher come midday after Wednesday's night's Fed minutes and ahead of a smattering of US economic data due out in the afternoon, despite some sobering headlines on the geopolitical front.
BAE Systems wins MoD nuclear submarine deal
BAE Systems has won an extension to its nuclear submarine deal from the UK Ministry of Defence, taking the value of the work on the Astute-class vessel to £1. 3bn.