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Broker tips: SSE, Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on utilities firm SSE from 1,300. 0p to 1,690. 0p on Thursday, citing more bullish long-term expectations for the group's renewables business.
Director dealings: Rathbone Brothers director makes share purchase
Rathbone Brothers revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Dharmash Mistry had acquired 2,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed wealth manager.
Microsoft to shut down LinkedIn in China
Tech giant Microsoft will shut down its Chinese version of LinkedIn in response to the Asian superpowers ongoing efforts to censor the internet.
US open: Stocks trade higher as jobless claims retreat, earnings roll in
Wall Street stocks traded sharply higher at the open on Thursday as investors digested more quarterly earnings and the Labor Department's weekly jobless claims report.
Walgreens Boots Alliance tops quarterly earnings estimates
Pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance topped quarterly earnings estimates on Thursday amid stronger-than-expected demand for Covid vaccines.
Bank of America Q3 earnings beat expectations
US banking giant Bank of America reported quarterly earnings that beat expectations on Thursday thanks to better-than-expected loan losses and record advisory and asset management fees.
US pre-open: Futures in the green as Q3 bank earnings continue to roll in
Wall Street futures were trading higher ahead of the bell on Thursday as more major US banks report their quarterly earnings ahead of the Labor Department's jobless claims report later in the morning.
Berenberg raises target price on SSE, cautious regarding potential break-up
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on utilities firm SSE from 1,300. 0p to 1,690. 0p on Thursday, citing more bullish long-term expectations for the group's renewables business.
MyCelx Technologies secures second 'significant' Middle East contract win this year
Clean water and air technology company MyCelx Technologies said on Thursday that it had secured its second "significant contract win" in the Middle East this year.
Ideagen disposes of Pentana Compliance business for $21.3m in cash
Software firm Ideagen said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement to sell its Pentana Compliance business unit to StarCompliance.
Ashmore AUM slips in Q1
Asset manager Ashmore Group said on Thursday that assets under management slipped in the three months ended 30 September.
Victrex sells Magma Global to TechnipFMC
High-performance polymers supplier Victrex said on Thursday that it had disposed of its equity interest in Magma Global to TechnipFMC.
Quilter chairman Glyn Jones to retire
Wealth management company Quilter revealed on Thursday that chairman Glyn Jones had indicated his intention to retire from the role as soon as a successor has been put in place.
Discoverie order book continues to grow in H1
Customised electronics firm Discoverie said on Thursday that strong order growth seen at the tail end of last financial year had carried on in the six months ended 30 September.