Market Pulse
SSP says full year guidance remains "positive and unchanged"
SSP Group, which operates food and beverage outlets at airports around the world, said its full year expectations remain “positive and unchanged” .
Redefine International announces potential share placing
Redefine International announced a potential share placing to raise in excess of £100m to finance the second tranche of its acquisition of the AUK Portfolio announced back in September.
Flybe flies lower as revenue per seat slides
Low-cost regional airline Flybe flew lower on Thursday after it said it took a hit from the terror attacks in Paris in November.
Grainger announces shift to focus on private rented sector
Residential landlord Grainger announced plans to invest over £850m in private sector rented assets as it looks to drive rental income growth and sell off its non-core operations.
Kier Group says full-year results in line with expectations
Kier Group said full-year trading is in line with expectations, sending shares surging.
Oil prices, China drag Euromoney in first quarter
Low oil prices and jitters over China dragged revenues down during the first quarter for Euromoney, with the company updating the market on Thursday.
RPC reports rise in third quarter revenue and profit
Plastic products design and engineering company RPC Group said revenues in the third quarter grew significantly thanks to continued underlying organic growth and acquisitions.
Asia report: Shanghai closes at lowest level in more than a year
Asia chopped around on Thursday, but China well and truly tumbled, with its main benchmark closing at its lowest level in well over a year.
Electra Private Equity charges into new financial year
Electra Private Equity charged into the financial year in bullish mood, with its board describing its first quarter as "excellent" on Thursday.
Centrica slides on SocGen downgrade
Centrica shares slid on Thursday after Societe Generale downgraded the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’.
Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in January
Consumer confidence in the Eurozone fell more than expected in January.
Ocado appoints Dixons Carphone deputy CEO as non-exec
Ocado has appointed Dixons Carphone’s deputy chief executive officer, Andrew Harrison, as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 March.
UK economic growth improves in fourth quarter, ONS reveals
The UK economic growth picked up slightly in last three months of the year compared to the previous quarter, data revealed on Thursday.
Decline in top ups hit PayPoint's revenues
Paypoint’s third quarter revenues have dipped due to a decline in top ups and the unseasonably warm weather.
Lack of Far East activity sees Renishaw revenues shrink
A lack of activity on the Far East saw Renishaw's revenues shrink significantly in the first half of its financial year, according to the firm's interim report released on Thursday.
Deutsche Bank reports first full year loss since 2008
Deutsche Bank reported its first full year loss since the 2008 financial crisis on Thursday, although this was well flagged as the bank had warned about it last week.
Christmas makes for a bumper quarter at Cranswick
A hungry Britain made for a bumper Christmas at Cranswick, with the company reporting uplifts in volumes and revenues in its third quarter on Thursday.
John Laing Infrastructure goes underground in Barcelona
John Laing Infrastucture Fund was going underground in Barcelona on Thursday, announcing it had completed the acquisition of 40% of the Barcelona Line 9 Section II metro project.
Jimmy Choo revenue underpinned by Asia
Luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo reported a rise in 2015 revenue, thanks in part to a strong performance in Asia.
London open: Stocks gain as FOMC keeps rates unchanged
UK stocks advanced on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged and struck a more cautious note on its outlook for the global economy.