Market Pulse
Eurozone remains in deflation at 0.1%, says Eurostat
The eurozone remained in deflation in May as consumer prices fell 0. 1%, according to Eurostat on Thursday.
Charles Stanley full-year losses narrow but revenue slips
Wealth manager Charles Stanley said full-year losses narrowed significantly as it underwent a major restructure, but revenue slipped.
UberEats launches in London
Banishing those hunger pangs has never been easier, with the likes of Deliveroo, Just Eat and Hungryhouse delivering fast food at the touch of a button.
Bank of England leaves rates and QE unchanged, warns of global Brexit risk
The Bank of England has left interest rates and asset purchases unchanged and warned if the UK voted to leave the EU next week it posed a great risk to not only the domestic economy but also to world financial stability.
Europe midday: Stocks fall after Fed, BoJ; Brexit woes continue
European stocks fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan stood pat on policy, and amid ongoing concerns about Brexit.
London midday: Stocks slide as BoE leaves interest rates unchanged
London stocks declined on Thursday as the Bank of England kept policy unchanged amid uncertainty surrounding the European Union referendum.
Wizz Air's Stephenson quits after decade on board
Wizz Air's second most senior management executive, executive vice president John Stephenson, has resigned from the ultra-low cost airline despite the seemingly encouraging conditions for the company.
Lloyds wins Supreme Court case over high-interest bonds
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Lloyds Banking Group in a long-standing dispute over whether the bank was within its rights to buy back high-yielding bonds at par value.
US pre-open: Stocks set for another negative session
US futures pointed to a downbeat start on Wall Street, which was set for its sixth straight session of losses.
Southern commuters facing daily misery as Go-Ahead shares plummet
Commuters on Britain’s largest railway franchise were lumped with the promise of more misery this week, as conductors on the Southern arm of Govia Thameslink Railway announced a strike, set down for next Tuesday.
Redcentric's full year revenues rise by 16%
Full year revenue rose at Redcentric, an IT service provider, boosted by organic growth and two acquisitions.
UK retail sales rise more than expected in May, ONS reveals
UK retail sales rose more than expected in May as shoppers picked up new clothes for summer, official data showed on Thursday.
Asia report: Most markets drop as BoJ stands pat
Markets in Asia were defined by Japan on Thursday, with the yen strengthening sharply and the Nikkei in a serious slide after the Bank of Japan stood pat on monetary policy.
N Brown confident despite subdued start to year
Trading has remained subdued at N Brown but nowhere near as bad as analysts has been fearing, lifting shares from their four-year low with management confident that a second half improvement will see the clothing retailer hit its full year targets.
Germany's Ifo Institute ups growth forecasts
Germany’s Ifo Institute has upgraded its growth forecast for this year to 1. 8% from a 1. 6% estimate in April.
Purplebricks revenue surges; to launch in Australia
Online estate agency Purplebricks reported a surge in full-year revenues but losses widened significantly as sales and marketing costs swelled.
Poundland unveils results as Steinhoff reveals 23% stake
Fresh from the previous day's revelation that South African giant Steinhoff was mulling a takeover, discount retailer Poundland posted preliminary results that confirmed a decline in profits and the continuing challenges the sector faces.
Intu Properties in advance talks over Merry Hill acquisition
Intu Properties has confirmed it is in advanced discussions with Australia's Queensland Investment Corporation regarding the potential acquisition of its 50% interest in the Intu Merry Hill shopping centre in the West Midlands.
Europe open: Stocks in the red as Fed, BoJ stand pat
European stocks fell in early trade, taking their cue from downbeat sessions in the US and Asia after the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan stood pat on policy, with concerns about Brexit still weighing on investors’ minds.
London open: Stocks fall as Fed and BoJ leave policy unchanged
UK equities declined on Thursday as the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan left policy unchanged.