Market Pulse
US close: Dow Jones flat following post-election rally
Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants digested former president Donald Trump's re-election victory and the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
Oaktree Capital calls on Indivior to refresh board of directors
Investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has written to Indivior urging the opioid addiction treatment maker to refresh its board with directors "committed to taking all steps necessary to improve shareholder value".
London close: Stocks fall as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
London stocks ended down on Thursday as investors mulled a rate cut by the Bank of England, waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Boohoo hits back, accuses Frasers of promoting own 'self-interest'
Boohoo hit back at Frasers Group on Thursday, accusing the retail company of promoting its own "self-interest" at the expense of other shareholders.
Director dealings: ABF non-executive director snaps up shares
Associated British Foods revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Loraine Woodhouse had acquired 41,720 ordinary shares in the London-listed food processing and retail company.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners in the black; Auto Trader slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,163. 07 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US open: Stocks higher ahead of FOMC decision
Wall Street stocks were in the green yet again early on Thursday as market participants seemingly continued to cheer former president Donald Trump's re-election victory and awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
US jobless claims increase by 3,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 2 November, according to the Department of Labor.
Consumer credit firm NewDay said to prepare £1.7bn sale or float
Consumer credit firm NewDay Group - which is behind the Argos and John Lewis store cards - is reportedly kicking off preparations for a sale or stock market listing that could value it at more than £1. 7bn.
US pre-open: Futures higher following Trump's White House victory
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell yet again on Thursday as market participants seemingly continued to cheer former president Donald Trump's re-election victory.
Helios Towers lifts full-year outlook
Telecommunications infrastructure firm Helios Towers lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday as it posted an uptick in third-quarter adjusted EBITDA.
Thames Water class B bondholders submit £3bn financing offer - report
Embattled utility provider Thames Water's class B bondholders have reportedly tabled a fully underwritten offer to provide £3. 0bn of new debt.
London midday: Stocks little changed as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut rates as expected, and as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Vanquis Banking reiterates FY financial guidance
Sub-prime lender Vanquis Banking Group reiterated its full-year financial guidance on Thursday as it said turnaround efforts were "progressing".
Harbour Energy lifts FY hydrocarbon production target
Oil and gas company Harbour Energy upwardly revised its annual hydrocarbon production target on Thursday to reflect the completion of its Wintershall Dea acquisition back in September.
S4 Capital FY revenues expected to fall 'low double digits'
Marketing firm S4 Capital warned on revenues on Thursday amid ongoing economic challenges.
Tate & Lyle hails return to volume growth as H1 profits rise
Tate & Lyle posted a rise in first-half pre-tax profit on Thursday as it hailed a return to volume growth.
Sweden cuts rates, Norway stands pat
Sweden’s central bank cut interest rates on Thursday, while Norway left them on hold.
Mobico on track to meet full-year profit guidance
Mobico said on Thursday that it was on track to meet profit guidance for the year amid continued growth in passenger demand.
BHP's Fundão agreement ratified by Supreme Court of Brazil
Mining giant BHP confirmed on Thursday that the agreement entered into between Public Authorities in Brazil and Samarco Mineração, BHP Billiton Brasil and Vale Shad been ratified by the Supreme Court of Brazil on 6 November.