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Broker tips: Tate & Lyle, DotDigital, Fresnillo, Harmony Energy
Barclays resumed its 'overweight' coverage on Tate & Lyle on Thursday with a 930. 0p price target as it pointed to a "new era" with significant total shareholder return potential.
US open: Stocks higher as investors digest Fed comments, advance GDP reading
Wall Street futures were in the green as trading began on Thursday following the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and a number of data points early in the session.
McDonald's quarterly earnings fall short as heightened costs weigh on profits
Fast-food giant McDonald's posted quarterly earnings and revenues that fell short of analysts' expectations on Thursday as increased costs weighed on profits.
US initial jobless claims fall for first time in 2022
Initial jobless claims fell for the first time in four weeks in the seven days ended 22 January, slipping 260,000 from the prior week's upwardly revised print of 290,000, according to the Labor Department.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on DotDigital
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their target price on software firm DotDigital from 265. 0p to 205. 0p on Thursday but stated the group still appeared to be on track for profitable double-digit growth.
US pre-open: Futures in the red following FOMC meeting
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday following the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
UK car production falls to 66-year low in 2021
UK car production fell to its lowest level since 1956 last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with just under 860,000 new cars leaving British factories in 2021.
Berenberg initiates coverage on Harmony Energy
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on renewable energy business Harmony Energy, stating the firm was its 'preferred pick' in the sector as its longer-duration batteries would likely drive higher returns.
Deutsche Bank posts surprise Q4 profit
Deutsche Bank posted a surprise fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by improved investment banking revenues.
AO World to review German operations amid rising costs and falling revenues
Online electricals retailer AO World said on Thursday that it would review its German operations amid rising costs and falling revenues.
Fullers delivers 'steadily improving performance' since reopening estate
Pub landlord Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Thursday that it had delivered a "steadily improving trading performance" since reopening its estate on 19 July 2021.
Dr Martens shares in the red amid slowing sales growth, declining APAC sales
Shares in bootmaker Dr Martens slumped early on Thursday despite it posting third-quarter group revenues that were in line with internal expectations amid slowing sales growth and a significant drop in sales across the Asia-Pacific region.
Petropavlovsk FY gold production slips despite improved Q4 performance
Gold miner Petropavlovsk said on Thursday that full-year gold production had contracted in 2021 despite witnessing improved production in the fourth quarter.
Greencore Q1 revenue growth driven by strong performance in food-to-go categories
Convenience foods manufacturer Greencore said on Thursday that group revenues had improved in the first quarter of its trading year, driven by strong growth in its food-to-go categories.
Hammerson upgrades FY adjusted earnings guidance
Real estate investment trust Hammerson said on Thursday that it now expects full-year adjusted earnings of £75. 0m-80. 0m, ahead of previous guidance for a minimum of £60. 0m.
Tritax Big Box accelerates development programme, EasyJet Q1 losses halve
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to 101. 8 points lower ahead of the bell on Thursday after seeing out the previous session 1. 33% higher at 7,469. 78.
M&G agrees to acquire Swiss impact investor responsAbility
Global investment manager M&G has agreed to acquire a majority stake in responsAbility Investments, a Swiss impact investor focused on private debt and private equity across emerging markets.
Tritax Big Box accelerates development programme amid strong occupier demand
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box said on Thursday that it had successfully accelerated its development programme as part of an effort to capture strong occupier demand.