Market Report
Sajid Javid approves US extradition order for Julian Assange on spying charges
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed the request for the extradition to the US of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange where he will face charges of spying and computer hacking.
US pre-open: Stocks set to bounce after Trump foregoes deadline for new tariffs
Wall Street futures were pointing to gains at the open on Thursday as Donald Trump declined to set a deadline on slapping tariffs on a further $325bn-worth of Chinese imports.
Europe midday: Stocks hold onto gains despite tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman
European stocks are holding on to their slight gains on the back of a slightly more constructive tone from the White House overnight, despite reports of suspected attacks against two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
London midday: Ferguson paces the advance but gains limited amid Sino-US woes
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Thursday but gains were limited amid worries about Sino-US trade relations, with voting for Tory leadership hopefuls set to kick off.
Jefferies stays at 'buy' on Ferguson, sees scope for extra cash and M&A
Analysts at Jefferies reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Ferguson on Thursday, highlighting the company's better-than-average growth prospects, inexpensive valuation and the possibility of higher returns to shareholders.
Amazon extends collaboration with UK retailer Morrison
Amazon is extending its alliance with UK retailer Morrison to offer ‘same-day online grocery delivery’ service to more cities across Britain.
Help to Buy lending to people already able to buy a home - NAO
Almost a third of all buyers who bought their home under Help to Buy could have purchased a property without government support, the National Audit Office has found.
Hornby narrows losses as discounting comes to an end
Hornby's annual losses have narrowed as discounting at the model train maker comes to an end.
NWF Group trades ahead of expectations following 'strong end to the year'
AIM-listed fuel, food and feed distributor NWF Group expects overall trading for the year ended 31 May to be above market expectations following a "strong end to the year".
Ten Lifestyle scores three-year contract with China Merchants Bank
Lifestyle and travel platform Ten Lifestyle has inked a three-year contract with China Merchants Bank that will see the AIM-listed firm provide digitally enabled travel and lifestyle concierge services to the bank's private banking clients across the globe.
Safestay acquires 161-bed Tuscan hostel for €3.25m
Hostels operator Safestay acquired the freehold of Hostel Pisa in Italy's famous Tuscany region for €3. 25m on Thursday, satisfied in cash from the group's existing resources.
Polymetal more than doubles ore reserves at Veduga
Miner Polymetal International saw ore reserves at its Veduga gold deposit more than double to 2. 8m ounces following an extensive exploration campaign at the site.
Cineworld to pay special dividend after $270m sale and leaseback transaction
Cineworld said on Thursday that it will reward shareholders with a special dividend after it completed a $270m sale and leaseback transaction of 18 US multi-screen cinemas, which between them hold 255 screens.
BBGI SICAV increases stake in Dutch road project
Infrastructure investment firm BBGI SICAV on Thursday said it had increased its stake in the Netherlands A1/A6 road project for an undisclosed sum.
Europe open: Stocks move higher on the back of gains for Oil&Gas shares
European stocks are recovering from early selling, with Oil&Gas shares pacing gains following reports that the crews of two tankers in the Sea of Oman were evacuated after being put ablaze.
Majestic Wine swings to loss, in 'advanced' talks about retail sale
Majestic Wine said on Thursday that it swung to a full-year loss, as it confirmed it is in advanced talks about the potential sale of its retail brand and announced the departure of chairman Greg Hodder.
London open: Stocks eke out gains amid ongoing trade concerns
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, but gains were minimal amid ongoing worries about trade, with voting for Tory leadership hopefuls set to kick off.
Just Group committed to capital self-sufficiency, sees scope for further cost cuts
Retirement products specialist Just Group said on Thursday that it remained committed to delivering capital self-sufficiency by 2022 and will target further cost cuts in its US care business.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Help-to-buy, fossil fuel, Woodford, Facebook
More than half of people using the government’s help-to-buy loan scheme could have purchased a home without support from the state, according to Whitehall’s spending watchdog. In a critical report into the government’s flagship scheme to help more people get on the property ladder, the National Audit Office said about three-fifths of buyers could have bought a home without the support. - Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid ongoing trade woes
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday amid ongoing worries about trade, with the first vote in the Tory leadership contest due.