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Broker tips: Sage, Weir Group, Petra Diamonds
Accountancy and payroll software company Sage Group was on the receiving end of an upgrade to 'neutral' from UBS on Wednesday.
Europe close: Dip in euro boosts stocks
Reports that European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi was not planning to signal a policy shift at a key conference next week weighed on the euro, in turn giving a lift to stocks across the Continent.
US open: Wall Street resumes grind higher
Wall Street resumed its grind higher ahead of the release of the minutes of the US central bank's last policy meeting as - for the moment at least - worries around recent events on the Korean peninsula recede in the rear view mirror.
London close: Stocks hold onto early gains after jobs report
London stocks held on to Wednesday's early gains on the back of stronger-than-expected labour market data, fading geopolitical tensions and a rally for resources stocks.
Admiral lifts payout as injury claims costs put brake on profits
Admiral's profits for the first six months of the year were hit by the rising cost of personal injury claims after the government changed the payment calculation, though the insurer surprised some analysts by hiking its half-year pay-dividend.
Credit Suisse reiterates outperform for Weir and Hunting after DoE data
Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated their 'outperform' recommendations on shares of Weir and Hunting on the back of the latest "solid" official US data on well completions.
US housing starts miss forecasts in July
The US housing market cooled last month with scant indication in the data that a turnout might be on the cards in the near-term, according to economists.
US pre-open: Stocks set for higher start ahead of Fed minutes
Stocks are expected to start the day on the front foot even as traders wait on the release of the minutes of the US central bank's last policy meeting and - for now at least - worries around recent events on the Korean peninsula recede in the rear view mirror.
Europe midday: Report on ECB's Draghi boosts stocks
Reports that European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi was not planning to signal a policy shift at a key conference next week weighed on the euro, in turn giving a lift to stocks across the Continent.
Investec sees risk Petra Diamonds might be forced to raise fresh equity
Investec took an axe to its target price for PetraDiamonds, telling clients the possibility existed the outfit might be forced to go cap in hand to shareholders.
Euro area GDP accelerates in the second quarter of 2017
Economic activity in the single currency bloc picked-up slightly in the second quarter of the year despite a slightly slower expansion in Germany, the region's largest economy.
WTI futures advance after API reports 9.16m barrel stockdraw
Crude oil futures advanced following the release of the latest weekly estimate of US inventories from a private industry group.
ECB's Draghi not set to deliver fresh policy message, report says
Analysts and traders hoping that European Central Bank governor Mario Draghi might signal a small shift in its policy stance next week may be asked to wait at least a little bit longer.
S&P takes Brazil off CreditWatch, but keeps negative outlook
Standard & Poor's took Brazil's long-term debt ratings off the chopping block after president Michel Temer survived votes in the country's electoral court and in Congress related to corruption charges.
Europe open: Stocks continue advance, Basic Resources bounce back
European markets have started the morning higher despite a relative dearth of fresh economic or geopolitical news.
London pre-open: Employment report, US Fed minutes in focus
Stocks are seen starting the session a tad higher ahead of the release of the August employment report and, later in the day, the minutes of the US central bank's most recent policy meeting.