Market Pulse
UK car production at 10-year high
Automobile production in the UK has risen to a 10-year high in 2015, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
ECB will review monetary policy stance at March meeting, Draghi says
The European Central Bank will reconsider its monetary policy at its next meeting in early March amid volatility in commodities and uncertainty surrounding emerging markets, President Mario Draghi said on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Investors happy with Pearson restructuring
The FTSE 100 recovered somewhat from the sell-off earlier in the week, with the blue chip market up 80. 81 points (1. 42%) mid-afternoon Thursday to 5,754. 39.
RBS upgrades Schroders on diversification appeal and non-voting discount
Schroders current share price offers an attractive entry point for investors, having dropped said RBC Capital Markets as it upgraded the asset manager to 'outperform'.
Asos has the force as Exane warns of European on-line 'clothing wars'
Exane painted a doom-laden picture for traditional European clothing retailers in the next few years, as Amazon stands on the cusp of becoming a top-10 clothing retailer in the US with Europe next in its sights.
EasyHotel buys Birminghan city centre property
Budget hotel operator easyHotel said it was trading in line with expectations in both its owned and franchised hotels, as it announced the acquisition of a new property in Birmingham.
Inquiry finds Putin "probably" approved murder of Alexander Litvinenko
An inquiry has found that the death of Alexander Litvinenko was “probably” approved by Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Belgian consumer confidence edged lower in January
Consumer confidence in Belgium was slightly weaker at the start of 2016, breaking a string of three monthly rises.
Barclays to announce up to 1,200 lay-offs
Barclays told staff at its investment bank on Thursday that it would cut up to 1,200 positions, as part of its plans to strengthen its focus on those regions and market segments in which it could best compete.
Philly Fed slightly ahead of estimates but still in negative territory
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region contracted modestly in January, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
San Leon Energy offer talks terminated
Irish oil and gas company San Leon Energy said discussions with an unnamed buyer have been terminated.
Fed and other central banks should ease policy, hedge-fund boss says
Rate-setters in the US and abroad should embrace easier policy, the founder of the world’s largest hedge-fund, Bridgewater Associates, said on Thursday.
Virgin Media launches restructuring with 900 job cuts
Virgin Media has revealed it could cut around 900 jobs over the next two years as part of a group-wide restructuring.
ECB keeps key rates unchanged, as expected
The European Central Bank on Thursday decided to keep its key rates unchanged, as expected by analysts.
Aviva acquires RBC's home and motor insurance arm
Insurer Aviva's Canadian arm has agreed to acquire the home and motor insurance business of RBC Insurance for £281m.
Chemring slumps on rights issue, dividend cut
Chemring was under pressure after the defence company announced a discounted rights issue, a cut to its dividend and a wider pre-tax loss for the year.
US pre-open: Markets take cue from Asia falls
US markets looked set to fall again on Thursday, taking their cue from sharp losses in Asia and further drops in oil prices.
Govt moves to increase threshold for tube strikes
Ministers have announced Transport for London (TfL) will be defined as an “essential” service, making it harder for tube unions to bring the city to a halt, the Evening Standard reported.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Tough year ahead for JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon is facing a number of challenges, which has prompted The Telegraph’s Questor to rate the company at ‘sell’.
Nostrum outlines oil price hedging plan
Kazakhstan-based Nostrum Oil and Gas has outlined measures it intends to take to minimise its exposure to low oil prices.