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Barnier hits back at Johnson's attempts to split EU27 on Brexit deal
The EU's Brexit negotiator on Thursday accused UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of attempting to split the blocs remaining 27 states by threatening a no-deal departure if the Irish backstop was not removed.
Europe midday: Shares flat ahead of ECB meeting
European shares were flat on a sweltering Thursday as the market digested an avalanche of earnings reports and ahead of a European Central Bank rate decision.
Kaz Minerals Q2 copper production up 11%
KAZ Minerals said second quarter copper production rose 11% to 78 kt due to increased concentrator availability and efficient operations across the group's mines.
Victrex 'cautious' on automotive as Q3 revenues fall
Polymer manufacturer Victrex said third quarter revenues fell 14% as growth in its aerospace, energy and medical sectors was offset by “some deterioration” in its automotive and electronics businesses.
Howden Joinery stockpiles for no-deal Brexit as interims rise
Howden Joinery said it had stockpiled £12m in additional inventory to prepare for a no-deal Brexit as interim pre-tax profits rose 13. 5% to £68. 8m.
Europe open: Earnings blizzard boost shares; eyes on ECB
European shares opened higher on Thursday, as the market digested an avalanche of earnings reports and ahead of a European Central Bank rate decision.
Anglo American in $1bn share buyback as interim earnings rise
Anglo American said it would return $1bn (£800m) to shareholders through a share buyback as half-year core earnings increased 19% to $5. 5bn.
Metro Bank to replace chairman as profits plunge
Embattled Metro Bank said it would be replacing chairman Vernon Hill as interim pre-tax profits plunged after customers withdrew £2bn in deposits.
Unilever first half sales up 3.3% in 'mixed' markets
Consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday reported flat interim pre-tax profits as underlying sales grew 3. 3% with volume 1. 2% and price 2. 1% in “mixed” markets.