Market Pulse
Govt's Lloyds Bank share sale postponed due to "market turbulence"
The government's plans to sell its remaining stake in Lloyds Banking Group has been postponed, according to reports.
Mattel takes leap of faith with new, curvy Barbie
Mattel was taking a great leap of faith on Thursday, releasing new body types for its Barbie range, which the company hoped would be more "realistic".
BG Group shareholders give Shell takeover the nod
The second set of shareholder approvals in the mammoth Shell-BG Group merger came through on Thursday, with BG Group shareholders giving it the go-ahead.
Another big union contract for Lighthouse Group
Another big union signed up for the services of Lighthouse Group on Thursday, with the company revealing its new deal with the University and College Union (UCU).
FTSE 100 movers: Royal Dutch Shell and BG Group on the rise after takeover approved
The FTSE 100 resurfaced into the black after sinking into the red before lunch, with the blue chip market up 8. 45 points (0. 14%) to 5,998. 82 by early-afternoon on Thursday.
AIG Europe hit by Moody's downgrade
Moody's has downgraded the insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of American International Group (AIG) Europe by one notch to A2 from A1.
Friday preview: US fourth quarter GDP, Sky interims
The US economy is expected to have eased considerably in the fourth quarter amid a global economic slowdown.
Noricum Gold raises GBP1m in placing for Georgia exploration
Noricum Gold has raised £1m through the placing of 1. 25bn shares to fund the development of its Bolnisi project in the Republic of Georgia.
Synectics wins another major aviation client
Champagne corks were no doubt popping at the Synectics offices on Thursday, as it revealed another major aviation client had signed up to its Synergy 3 security command and control platform.
US durable goods fall more than expected in December
US durable goods orders fell more than expected in December, reflecting a decline in transport, the Commerce Department revealed on Thursday.
US jobless claims drop more than expected
The number of first time unemployment benefits claimants in the US fell more than expected last week, figures released on Thursday showed.
Management Resource Solutions gets shareholder OK for Bachmann deal
Management Resource Solutions shareholders gave the company's board the go-ahead to gobble up Bachmann Plant Hire early on Thursday.
Devastating winter harvest for Asian Citrus
A devastating harvest saw Asian Citrus Holdings warning the market of lower turnover and a significantly higher core net loss for the six months to 31 December 2015 on Thursday, ahead of its interim results in February.
Volatile conditions make 2015 tough for Arden Partners
Challenging market conditions made for a tough 2015 for Arden Partners, with the firm reporting its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 October 2015 on Thursday.
US pre-open: Oil and tech set to boost markets
As oil prices stabilised and a number of tech companies rallied in pre-market trade, US stocks were set to open mostly higher on Thursday.
FirstGroup cuts profit outlook due to "challenging" environment
Shares in transport operator FirstGroup slid on Thursday after it lowered its operating profit guidance for the current financial year amid a challenging trading environment.
Thursday newspaper share tips: More bad news for RBS possible
The Times’ Tempus doesn’t think all the bad news from Royal Bank of Scotland is out yet.
London midday: Stocks decline on mixed UK GDP report
London stocks reversed gains on Thursday after a mixed report on UK economic growth in the fourth quarter.
Europe midday: Stocks push lower as investors digest earnings, Fed statement
European stocks fell into the red as investors digested a batch of disappointing corporate news, a weak reading on Eurozone confidence and a Federal Reserve statement that left the door open to a rate hike in March.
Noida Toll sees earnings dip after asset life revision
A revision of asset life resulted in a reduction in earnings for Noida Toll Bridge on Thursday, as the company updated the market on the first nine months of its financial year.