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US close: Stocks finish firmer as investors focus on stimulus, election
Wall Street stocks finished firmer on Thursday, as the upcoming US election and stimulus talks were firmly in focus.
London close: Stocks reverse losses after Sunak expands job support
London stocks reversed earlier losses to close higher on Thursday, as investors cheered an expansion of the Chancellor’s job support scheme to cover more workers in areas under tier-2 restrictions.
Secure Trust Bank trading 'significantly ahead' of expectations
Secure Trust Bank updated the market on its third quarter on Thursday, reporting that the easing of lockdown restrictions in June had resulted in a “strong rebound” in demand for its lending products.
Ixico secures two Huntington's disease clinical trial contracts
Neuroscience data analytics company Ixico has secured new contracts in Huntington's disease clinical trials.
Gaming Realms launches Slingo content with Flutter's Paddy Power Betfair
Mobile-focussed gambling operator Gaming Realms has launched its ‘Slingo Originals’ content with Flutter Entertainment division Paddy Power Betfair, it announced on Thursday.
Alumasc posts strong start to new financial year
Alumasc said on Thursday that it has started the new financial year “strongly” with record profits in the first quarter.
Crossword Cybersecurity gets on government cloud framework
Technology commercialisation company Crossword Cybersecurity has been accepted onto the UK government’s ‘G-Cloud’ framework, version 12, it announced on Thursday.
Cineworld brings in consultants as it stares up $8bn debt pile
Ailing cinema operator Cineworld has brought in advisers AlixPartners as it looks to restructure its debt, it was reported on Thursday.
Metal Tiger agrees extension to proposed Kalahari deal
Natural resources investor Metal Tiger announced on Thursday that it has agreed to amend the heads of agreement, under which Cobre would acquire up to 51% of Kalahari Metals.
Serabi Gold shares drop on third quarter production figures
Serabi Gold updated the market on its third quarter operational and development activities in the Tapajos region of Para State in northern Brazil on Thursday, reporting quarterly gold production of 7,224 ounces, resulting in 24,748 ounces for the year to date.
Vast Resources begins flotation plant production at Baita Plai
Mining company Vast Resources announced on Thursday that the flotation plant at Baita Plai was now fully operational, and producing concentrate.
Asia report: Most markets fall as IMF downgrades regional forecast
Most markets in Asia finished weaker on Thursday, as the International Monetary Fund downgraded its forecast for the region for the year to the lowest “in living memory”.
Anglo American reports strong third quarter production
Anglo American said on Thursday that copper production increased by 4% to 165,700 tonnes in the third quarter, as Collahuasi in Chile increased production by 17% due to ongoing strong performance.
Rentokil still planning February dividend after bumper third quarter
Rentokil Initial said it performed “very well” in the third quarter on Thursday, growing group ongoing revenue by 9. 8% to £764. 7m, due to “exceptional growth” in hygiene from continued high demand for disinfection services, and a return to growth in pest control.
Unilever reports better-than-expected sales, Rentokil performs 'very well' in third quarter
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 1. 91% on Wednesday, at 5,776. 50.
US close: Markets turn weaker as investors watch stimulus progress
Wall Street stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as investors kept an eye on progress with regards to coronavirus stimulus talks.