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London close: Stocks close lower on disappointing corporate news
London’s benchmark remained in the red at the close on Thursday, following disappointing updates from the likes of Pearson and Whitbread, as investors continued to mull over the ‘phase one’ trade deal between the US and China.
Iofina updates market on 'exceptional' year
Iodine and specialty chemicals company Iofina updated the market on what it called an “exceptional year” on Thursday, in which it produced a record volume of crystalline iodine and continued to execute on its commitment to growth and increased profitability.
CloudCall confident after bumper fourth quarter
Communications and contact centre software provider CloudCall updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, confirming that revenues, cash and losses before tax were all expected to be “broadly in line” with market expectations.
Microsaic shares rise as board reports solid end to year
Point-of-need mass spectrometry developer Microsaic Systems confirmed on Thursday that revenues for the year ended 31 December had “significantly exceeded” 2018, with increasing momentum is being achieved in key areas of its strategy.
Kier Group on track with turnaround plans
Kier Group updated the market on its trading for the period from 15 November to 31 December on Thursday, reporting that it was in line with the board's expectations.
Avation delivers second ATR 72-600 to Braathens Regional Airwasy
Commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation has delivered the second in a series of five new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Braathens Regional Airways, it announced on Thursday, from the manufacturer's facility in Toulouse, France.
ECR Minerals receives 'significant' tax incentive in Australia
Precious metals exploration and development company ECR Minerals updated the market on a “significant” cash refund received by its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia, under the Australian government’s research and development tax incentive scheme.
Galantas Gold continues production amid Omagh difficulties
Gold explorer and producer Galantas Gold Corporation updated the market on operations at its Omagh gold mine in Northern Ireland on Thursday, reporting that concentrate production had continued, operating from stockpiled material.
Hydrogen Group maintains profit expectations amid trading headwinds
Specialist recruitment company Hydrogen Group updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, reiterating that trading conditions were adversely impacted in the UK by both political uncertainty and the impact of the proposed changes to the IR35 legislation on clients' contract hiring plans.
Asia report: Markets close mixed after signing of trade deal
Markets in Asia were mixed as they closed on Thursday, as investors reacted to the signing of a much-anticipated first phase trade deal between the US and China overnight.
PPHE buys out joint venture partner on New York property
Hospitality real estate company PPHE Hotel Group has acquired the 50% interest in W29 Development from its joint venture partner, for a total consideration of $3. 3m (£2. 53m) plus associated acquisition costs.
Workspace sees 'good momentum' in third quarter
Workspace Group reported “good momentum” in its third quarter on Thursday, with strong customer demand leading to enquiries averaging 1,001 per month, up from 907 year-on-year, and lettings reaching 113 per month, from 98.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals banking on rest of year after first half struggles
Dechra Pharmaceuticals updated the market on its trading for the half-year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting that its outlook for the full year was in line with management expectations.
Rank Group raises expectations on underlying profit
Rank Group announced an increase in its profit forecasts on Thursday, following further positive trading in its digital operations and the Grosvenor and international venues businesses, underpinned by cost savings from its transformation programme.
Increase in selling space underpins Primark performance for AB Foods
Associated British Foods updated the market on its trading for the 16 weeks to 4 January on Thursday, reporting that its outlook was unchanged, with progress expected - on both a reported and an IFRS 16 adjusted basis - in its adjusted earnings per share for the year.
Like-for-like sales fall at Whitbread, ABF sees decent growth at Primark
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 27% at 7,642. 80 on Wednesday.
US close: Stocks finish at record highs as US and China sign trade deal
Wall Street indices finished at record highs on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones closing above the 29,000 point barrier as investors cheered the signing of Washington and Beijing's "phase one" trade agreement.