Market Pulse
Renault raided by French emissions investigators
An investigation has been launched in France into emissions testing fraud at Renault, the company admitted on Thursday after its shares had been sent skidding 20%.
Europe midday: Auto stocks pace the decline as Renault tumbles
European equity markets slid on Thursday, taking their cue from losses on Wall Street and a mostly-negative Asian session, with autos pacing the decline as Renault tanked.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Disconnecting from TalkTalk
The TalkTalk hacking combined with a price war against its rivals has led The Telegraph’s Questor to rat the shares at ‘sell’.
London midday: Stocks decline as BoE holds interest rates steady
London stocks were in the red on Thursday as the Bank of England voted 8-1 to keep interest rates unchanged.
Petrol and diesel prices could go as low as 86p, says RAC
Sliding oil prices could spell good news for UK motorists, pushing forecourt petrol and diesel prices to as low as 86p a litre at the cheapest retail sites, according to the RAC.
Mortgage lending subsides but predicted to bounce in 2016 - CML
Bank mortgage lending fell away towards the end of the year, new figures show, but was still higher than at the same time the year before.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals a strong stock, says Investec
Dechra Pharmaceuticals remains a strong stock with plenty in the pipeline, according to Investec on Thursday.
Patrick Dempsey joins Unite Group board
Student accommodation provider The Unite Group has announced that Patrick Dempsey OBE will join the board as a Non-Executive Director.
Mothercare total sales slide but UK gets online boost
Total group sales at Mothercare fell in the third quarter, as weakness in the international business failed to offset an improving UK performance.
B&M posts strong sales growth despite challenging conditions
Strong sales in the UK have boosted B&M European Value Retail’s total revenues.
Moss Bros sales grow despite challenging autumn
Formal menswear specialist Moss Bros reported a rise in sales for the 23 weeks from 2 August to 9 January, as its promotional strategy offset a challenging trading environment in autumn.
Asia: Stocks mostly lower after sell-off on Wall Street
Asian stocks were mostly lower following a broad sell-off on Wall Street.
Asos tumbles despite strong start to year
Sales accelerated in the first four months of Asos's new financial year, in line with forecasts, with the online fashion retailer's UK and international arms contributing well and profit margins only slightly squeezed.
Jupiter Fund AUM rise despite flat markets
Jupiter Fund Management posted a rise in assets under management for the three months to the end of December.
German GDP rises 1.7% in 2015
German gross domestic product rose 1. 7% in 2015, according to a preliminary estimate released by Destatis.
Restaurant Group trading update sends shares back two years
Restaurant Group's year-end trading update was sent back to the kitchen after sales slowed in the final weeks of the year, with the market expecting a boost from the favourable cinema releases over the festive period.
Forex hits SIG's results
Foreign exchange movements have hit building products distributor SIG.
Europe open: Stocks lower on weak US cues; Tesco bucks trend
European stocks slid in early trade, taking their cue from losses on Wall Street and a mostly-negative Asian session.
Shire's Ornskov plans to beat Baxalta cost synergy targets
Shire chief executive Flemming Ornskov has revealed that the drug developer's internal plans for the merger with Baxalta are much more positive than it set out publicly.
London open: MPC may surprise with dovish tone, analysts say
London's top flight index dropped sharply early on Thursday morning, following a bruising session on Wall Street and with investors and traders focused on the Monetary Policy Committee announcement at noon.