Market Report
Friday preview: G20 leaders' summit, US data in the spotlight
The world's attention will be fixated on Japan at the weekend, as the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies gather in Osaka.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher, but investors cautious ahead of G20
Shares on the Continent edged a tad higher on Thursday with investors cautious ahead of the start of the G20 leaders summit the next day.
London close: Stocks little changed with G20 in focus
London stocks dipped on Thursday as nerves crept in ahead of the G20 meeting scheduled for over the weekend and as a raft of companies wen ex-dividend.
Scientific Digital Imaging's 'good year' sees revenues and earnings improve
Designer and manufacturer of technology products Scientific Digital Imaging expects to reveal increased annual revenues when its posts its full-year report card on 18 July.
Berenberg slashes Staffline price target ahead of 'significant challenges'
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their recommendation on the shares of the UK's biggest recruiter Staffline to 'hold' from 'buy' on Thursday and slashed their target price, citing a series of "significant challenges to overcome".
Director dealings: SysGroup CFO acquires stake
IT services and cloud hosting provider SysGroup revealed on Thursday that chief financial officer Martin Audcent had acquired 59,808 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed firm.
Ford plans on axing 12,000 jobs in Europe by the end of 2020
Ford is planning on closing multiple facilities in Europe by the end of 2020, leaving just 18 open, which will entail the layoff of 12,000 people, including at plants in the UK.
FTSE 250 movers: Royal Mail rises, Senior slips
London's FTSE 250 climbed 0. 12% higher to 19,284. 44 in afternoon trade on Thursday, with shares of Royal Mail leading the way higher.
US open: Mixed start to trading with Sino-US relations in focus
Trading began on a mixed note on Thursday amid hopes that the world's two largest economies might finally call a truce on their ongoing trade war.
Liberum maintains 'buy' on Serco following pre-close update
Analysts at Liberum maintained their 'buy' rating on public services provider Serco on Thursday, noting that the group's current share price was "cheap" given its "significant earnings momentum".
FAA finds new issue with Boeing 737 Max
United Airlines extended its ban on the use of the Boeing 737 Max after US aviation regulator the FAA detected a potential new flaw in the airplane's design.
Unite Group in talks about acquisition of Liberty Living
Student accommodation provider Unite Group has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) about a potential acquisition of Liberty Living.
UBS downgrades Rightmove, highlights weak UK housing market
Rightmove was under pressure on Thursday as UBS downgraded its stance on the shares to 'sell' from 'neutral', saying the company is likely to struggle to accelerate average revenue per agent growth amid a weak UK housing market.
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port to make new Astra, but only if Brexit goes well
Groupe PSA said on Thursday that the decision on whether Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant gets to build the new Astra model hinges on how smoothly Brexit goes.
Immotion Group installing virtual reality experience at The O2, London
Virtual reality (VR)-focussed out-of-home entertainment company Immotion Group announced the installation of a 12-station VR entertainment zone at The O2 in Greenwich, London on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Kingfisher rallies on new CEO; Rightmove hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,406. 47 in afternoon trade on Thursday as investors eyed the G20 summit.
Crimson Tide secures several new contracts for 'mpro5' platform
Crimson Tide reported a number of contract wins for its ‘mpro5’ platform on Thursday, as well as new partnership agreements.
Time Out Group cuts ribbon on Boston market
Media and entertainment company Time Out Group opened Time Out Market Boston to the public on Thursday, at 401 Park Drive in what the company called an “iconic” Art Deco building in the heart of the Fenway neighbourhood of the Massachusetts city.
Edenville Energy starts mining northern area at Rukwa
Edenville Energy announced the start of mining at the new northern mining area of its flagship Rukwa Coal Project in Tanzania on Thursday, along with other recent developments.
US initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, to a seven-week high, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Thursday.