Market Pulse
US pending home sales rise more than expected in July
US pending home sales rose more than expected in July, but June’s figure was revised down, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Gilts at session highs after BoE Gilt reverse auction
The Bank of England´s latest Gilt reverse auction was well bid, drawing offers worth 3. 19 times the £1. 17bn of debt the central bank bought back.
Bottle left half empty at Brown Forman by weak emerging markets
Brown-Forman saw sales and profits dip at the beginning of its new fiscal year after it disposed of some of its brands and as a result of difficult comparators with 2015.
Director dealings: Restaurant Group director buying offers little support
Restaurant Group director Mike Tye followed his chairwoman's recent purchase and picked up his first shares in the beleaguered owner of the Frankie & Benny's and Garfunkels chains, though both deals are already well under water.
Arria NLG launches financial analyst in-a-box for SMEs
Arria NLG has launched a new artificial intelligence software tool to help small and medium sized businesses quickly translate complicated accounts into "instant financial insights" in simple language.
HSS Hire trims interim loss as key customer accounts grow
HSS Hire Group reported a smaller loss in the first half of the year and said trading in the third quarter was ahead of last year, but analysts and investors remained cautious.
Chicago PMI declines more than expected
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated more than expected in August.
Independent Oil and Gas founder steps down
Michael Jordan, one of the founders of Independent Oil and Gas, announced he would step down from the Board with immediate effect.
CGT union calls on Air France staff to protest at Bobigny courthouse
France’s Confederation Generale du Travail – the country's oldest and most powerful union – has called on Air France workers to stage a protest at the Bobigny courthouse on the 27th and 28th September following the dismissal of a CGT delegate said to have been involved in the “shirt-ripping” incident.
Brazil GDP growth still in the dumps in the second quarter of 2016
Weak spending by households dragged Brazil´s deeper into the mire over the three months to June, but the details of the report offered some glimmers of hope, economists said.
US private sector job growth steady in August, ADP says
The US labour market continued to create jobs at a steady pace in August, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Inland Homes agrees new bank loan as ex-Tesco HQ redevelopment progresses
Inland Homes has refinanced part of its bank debt at improved terms and completed the purchase of a 13-acre regeneration project in Hertfordshire on the site of Tesco's former headquarters.
RyanAir cuts 2017 UK capacity growth plans after Brexit
Ryanair decided to slow the rate of growth of its capacity in the UK in 2017 following the result of the Brexit vote.
Vectura inhaler collaboration with Novartis improves treatment persistence
Novartis has published data about a respiratory drug combination delivered using an inhaler designed in collaboration with Vectura that shows patients are twice as likely to persist with treatment over 12 months than with a popular product already on the market.
Amazon Dash launches in Britain with 48 brands on board
Online retailer Amazon has launched its Dash buttons in the United Kingdom, bringing a variety of products to the fingertips of the company's Prime customers.
Government housing schemes 'increasing prices not supply'
Over two-thirds of government spending on house buying incentive programmes actually increases demand and house prices, rather than increasing supply.
Genesys to buy Interactive Intelligence in $1.4bn deal
Omnichannel software firm Genesys has agreed to buy cloud company Interactive Intelligence in a deal valued at around $1. 4bn.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed after eurozone data; ADP report eyed
European stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested some uninspiring eurozone inflation and unemployment data, ahead of a key US jobs report.
Styles & Wood secures five-year £100m contract with bank
Styles & Wood has been appointed as one of four strategic partners by “one of the world’s largest” banking and financial services organisations for the delivery of its UK Capital Plan over the next five years.
US pre-open: Stocks set for muted start ahead of ADP report
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street as investors eyed the release of the ADP employment report, which is widely considered a precursor to Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls.