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US open: Stocks lower as investors digest data
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as market participants digested a number of key data points.
Broker tips: Currys, Tate & Lyle, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on electrical retailer Currys, formerly Dixons Carphone, with a 'hold' rating and 70. 0p target price on Thursday, stating it was waiting for a "milder backdrop".
US industrial production decreases 0.2% in August
US industrial production decreased 0. 2% month-on-month in August, according to the Federal Reserve, missing market expectations for a 0. 1% increase.
US initial jobless claims fall to four-month low
First-time unemployment claims fell to 213,000 in the week ended 10 September, according to the Labor Department, down from the previous week's revised print of 218,000 and well below market expectations for a reading of 226,000.
CMA to launch 'in-depth investigation' into Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard
UK watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority will launch an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's merger with video games giant Activision Blizzard.
US pre-open: Futures point to early losses ahead of multiple data points
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants looked ahead to a number of key data points scheduled for later in the day.
RBC Capital Markets lowers target price on Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on veterinary drugmaker Dechra Pharmaceuticals from 4,200. 0p to 4,000. 0p on Thursday following the group's full-year results a week earlier.
DFS Furniture FY profits slump, warns of potential drop in sales
Furniture retailer DFS Furniture said on Thursday that profits had slumped in the twelve months ended 27 June and cautioned that sales could fall even further amid a dip in consumer spending.
Wickes delivers 'record' H1 sales performance
Home improvement retailer Wickes has delivered a "record" first-half sales performance, with the group making further market share gains against "a challenging macro backdrop".
Trainline ticket sales and revenues rise amid 'strong' H1 performance
Ticketing platform operator Trainline said on Thursday that it had delivered a "strong" first-half performance, driven by new product launches and brand campaigns.
Shell CEO to step down, Wizz Air to purchase 102 Airbus A321s
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 23. 3 points higher ahead of the bell on Thursday after closing 1. 47% lower in the previous session at 7,277. 30.
Wizz Air to purchase another 102 Airbus A321 aircrafts
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase a further 102 A321 aircraft, the bulk of which will be delivered between 2025 and 2027.
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden to step down
Oil and gas giant Shell revealed on Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down from the role at the end of 2022 following a 39-year career with the group.
Berenberg initiates coverage on Currys at 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on electrical retailer Currys, formerly Dixons Carphone, with a 'hold' rating and 70. 0p target price on Thursday, stating it was waiting for a "milder backdrop".
US close: Stocks end session slightly higher following worst day in two years
Wall Street stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday following the previous session's heavy CPI-fuelled losses.