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US weekly jobless claims lower than expected
US weekly jobless claims came in at 198,000 for the week to December 25, according to data published by the US Department of Labor on Thursday and below expectations of 208,000.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains despite surge in Omicron
European shares held gains at midday on Thursday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s sixth successive positive session.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead on strong Wall St as Omicron surges
European shares edged ahead at the opening on Thursday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s sixth successive positive session.
US pre-open: Futures edge ahead before opening bell
US stock futures were marginally higher ahead of the opening bell on Thursday as Wall Street looked to post a seventh straight positive session.
UK Dec house prices soar, but 2022 could be slower - Nationwide
UK house prices recorded a bigger-than-expected rise in December and marked their strongest year since 2006, but there could be a cooling next year, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Thursday.
Harbour Energy completes Dunnottar well drilling
Harbour Energy said it had completed the drilling of the Dunnottar exploration well in licence P2399 in the UK North Sea.