Market Pulse
US close: Stocks lower as traders await September payrolls report
Major indices closed lower on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
London close: FTSE falls but losses capped by weaker pound, housebuilders
London stocks had fallen into the red by the close on Thursday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, but a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector kept a lid on losses.
Europe close: Stocks weaker on geopolitical concerns
European shares fell on Thursday, with investor sentiment dampened by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Broker tips: Aston Martin Lagonda, Burberry, Johnson Matthey
Jefferies downgraded its stance on Aston Martin Lagonda on Thursday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 120. 0p from 25. 00p as it said it struggles to see a scenario that does not require new equity.
Director dealings: Jadestone CEO raises stake
Jadestone Energy revealed on Thursday that chief executive Alexander Blakeley had acquired 511,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed upstream production company.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco rallies on results; Phoenix goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,276. 12 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US open: Stocks mixed amid ongoing Middle East tensions
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Galileo completes phase three drilling at Shinganda
Galileo Resources updated the market on its drilling activities at the Shinganda Licence in central west Zambia on Thursday.
Kinovo completes penultimate DCB Kent project
Kinovo, a specialist in property services focused on compliance and sustainability, updated the market on its former construction division DCB Kent on Thursday.
US jobless claims increase by 6,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 28 September, according to the Department of Labor.
Stifel cuts Burberry price target, sales forecasts
Burberry was under the cosh on Thursday as Stifel cut its price target on the shares to 720p from 800p and reduced its FY25 and FY26 sales forecasts by 8% and 10%, respectively.
Ilika announces key Goliath development milestone
Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika announced a key development milestone on Thursday, with the successful completion of testing on its Goliath D5 prototypes.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
FW Thorpe posts strong set of full-year results
Professional lighting system designer and manufacturer FW Thorpe reported a solid set of full-year results on Thursday.
CMA orders Topps Tiles to keep CTD acquisition at arm's length during probe
Topps Tiles updated the market regarding its recent acquisition of CTD Tiles, which included 30 stores, selected stock, and intellectual property for £9m, on Thursday.
Supermarket Income declares quarterly dividend, suspends scrip alternative
Supermarket Income REIT declared an interim dividend of 1. 53p per share on Thursday, for the period from 1 July to 30 September.
London midday: FTSE stays up as housebuilders rally, pound slides
London stocks were still up by midday on Thursday, helped by a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector, but investors remained cautious overall as the conflict in the Middle East continued to escalate, with all eyes on Israel’s next move.
Syncona commits £63.5m to Resolution Therapies
Syncona announced on Thursday that it has committed £63. 5m in series B financing to Resolution Therapeutics, a portfolio company focused on macrophage therapy for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
Vp flags steady but subdued half-year, acquires 80pc of CPH
Specialist equipment rental company Vp reported a steady half-year performance on Thursday, despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, as it announced the acquisition of a majority interest in CPH.
Residential Secure Income proposes managed wind-down
Residential Secure Income (ReSI) announced a proposed managed wind-down and portfolio realisation on Thursday, following a thorough review aimed at maximising shareholder value.