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US close: Stocks struggle for direction, amid mixed data
US stocks struggled for direction on Thursday, as investors digested a raft of mixed economic data.
US Markit manufacturing PMI revised higher in September
Growth in the US manufacturing sector was revised upwardly but remained subdued in September, data released on Thursday showed.
US ISM index falls to lowest level in two years
US manufacturers grew in September at their slowest pace in over two years, figures released on Thursday showed.
US open: Stocks struggle for direction amid positive Chinese data, oil climbs
US stocks struggled for direction early on Thursday, as a slightly disappointing unemployment report seemed to offset some better-than-expected Chinese data.
US construction spending grows steadily in August
Construction spending in the US continued to grow at a steady pace in August, data released on Thursday showed.
Britvic completes Ebba deal
Soft drinks group Britvic has completed the acquisition of Brazilian sector peer Empresa Brasileira de Bebidas e Alimentos SA (Ebba) for £120. 8m.
US jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of first time unemployment benefits claimants in the US rose by more than expected last week, figures released on Thursday showed.
US pre-open: Wall Street set to extend gains with investors buoyed by Chinese data
US stock futures pointed to a third straight day of gains, as Wall Street followed European and Asian equities higher on the back of some better-than-expected Chinese data.
Vertu Motors acquires Audi and VW dealer SHG
Car retailer Vertu Morors has completed the acquisition of Audi and Volkswagen dealer SHG Holdings for £12. 8m in cash.
Eurozone manufacturing sector expands at sedate pace in third quarter
The Eurozone manufacturing sector expanded at a modest pace in the third quarter, official data released on Thursday showed.
Ebiquity appoints new CEO
Michael Karg has been appointed as Ebiquity chief executive, the marketing analytics group confirmed on Thursday.
Asia: Equities rally as China slowdown fears ease despite mixed PMI data
Asian stocks closed mostly higher on Thursday, with investors buoyed by news that concerns over a slowdown in China looked to be easing up.
Chinese manufacturing sector remains in contraction territory in September, PMIs show
China’s manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory in September, data released on Thursday showed.
HICL Infrastructure seals Canadian deal, cuts stake in Ealing project
HICL Infrastructure Company has completed the acquisition of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters in Canada’s British Columbia region for CA$ 54m (£26. 9m).
Range Resources names new non-exec director
Oil and gas exploration group Range Resources has appointed Yu Wang to the board of non-executive directors.
Informa appoints new committee member
Publishing and events group Informa has appointed David Flaschen as a member of its internal audit committee.
UK manufacturing sector remains subdued in September, Markit says
The UK manufacturing sector remained subdued in September, data released on Thursday showed.