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London close: Stocks finish higher as BoE hints at further asset purchases
London stocks turned around to finish higher in afternoon trading on Thursday, as investors digested the latest scheduled announcement from the Bank of England and record US initial jobless claims numbers.
MC Mining suspends coal production and pay for non-essential staff
MC Mining announced the lockdown and suspension of coal production on Thursday, following a directive from the South African government requiring a 21-day national lockdown, effective midnight from 26 March to 16 April, in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
STV cancels dividend, cuts costs amid Covid crisis
STV updated the market on its trading and the steps it was taking to remain financially resilient in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
M&G Credit Income trust postpones AGM
M&G Credit Income Investment Trust said on Thursday that, in view of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and the latest guidance from the government, it has decided to postpone the upcoming annual general meeting due to be held in London on 30 March.
AIQ shares return to trading after acquisition of AI Codes
Special purpose acquisition company AIQ announced on Thursday that its entire issued ordinary share capital was being readmitted to the standard listing segment of the Official List, and to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Synthomer acquisition of Omnova cleared, board suspends divi
Synthomer announced on Thursday that the conditions attached to the European Commission's clearance decision over its acquisition of Omnova Solutions had been satisfied, and as such the deal was now expected to complete by 1 April.
Independent Oil swings to profit as it continues core project work
UK gas-focussed development and production company Independent Oil and Gas reported a post-tax profit of £15m in its final results on Thursday, swinging from a loss of £5. 6m.
Aura Energy postpones scheduled general meeting
Aura Energy said on Thursday that, due to the ongoing issues surrounding the Covnd-19 coronavirus pandemic, it has indefinitely postponed the scheduled general meeting of shareholders for 14 April at its offices in Windsor, Victoria.
Gem Diamonds puts Letseng mine on care and maintenance
Gem Diamonds announced on Thursday that, in line with the Lesotho government's three week lockdown strategy between 29 March and 21 April, in a bid to combat the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus, the decision had been made to temporarily place the Letšeng mine on care and maintenance for the three week period.
Hargreaves Services puts brakes on interim dividend
Industrial and property services provider Hargreaves Services updated the market on its trading on Thursday, announcing the suspension of its proposed interim dividend in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Ariana Resources receives maiden dividends from Galata
Exploration and development company Ariana Resources updated the market on its finances on Thursday.
Falcon confirms pause of operations at Kyala Well
Falcon Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations at the Beetaloo project in Australia’s Northern Territory on Thursday, in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Asia report: Most markets lower ahead of US jobless claims
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Thursday, with Japanese stocks leading the market lower as investors held their breath ahead of initial jobless claims numbers out of the US, due laterin the global day.
Senior pulls guidance and suspends dividend
Manufacturing and engineering company Senior updated the market on Thursday, saying that since the release of its 2019 results it had been closely monitoring the development of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Dixons Carphone puts divi on ice, Capco suspends buybacks
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 133 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 4. 45% at 5,688. 20 on Wednesday.
US close: Stocks mostly higher as Boeing and cruise lines surge
Stocks on Wall Street finished mostly higher by the close on Wednesday, with Boeing among the leading risers, after reports that lawmakers had agreed on a $2trn economic relief bill that included measures aimed specifically at the aerospace and defence engineer.