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London close: Stocks mixed on corporate earnings, Trump tariff threats
London stocks closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the top-flight index recovering from a weaker open as investors absorbed fresh US jobless claims data and a wave of corporate earnings reports.
Landsec to reduce exposure to office assets, pivot to residential
Land Securities reaffirmed its strategic focus on income and earnings per share growth in an update on Thursday afternoon, outlining plans to rebalance its portfolio towards higher-yielding assets while reducing exposure to office developments.
Serica gets two-year extension to waivers on US sanctions at Rhum
Serica Energy announced on Thursday that it has secured a two-year renewal of its US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licence and secondary sanctions assurance for the Rhum gas field, extending the licence until 28 February 2027.
hVIVO acquires biological material storage specialist Cryostore
hVIVO announced the acquisition of Cryostore, a specialist provider of temperature-controlled storage solutions for biological and clinical materials, for up to £3. 2m on Thursday.
Rockfire completes final payment for Hellenic Minerals acquistion
Rockfire Resources announced on Thursday that it has completed the final payment for its acquisition of Hellenic Minerals, which holds the 30-year licence for the high-grade Molaoi zinc-lead-silver deposit in Greece.
Amaroq reports encouraging exploration results from Nalunaq
Amaroq Minerals reported encouraging exploration results from its 2024 drilling campaign at the Nalunaq gold project in southern Greenland on Thursday, reinforcing the high-grade potential of key mineraliced zones.
Ukraine court re-suspends Enwell's VAS licence
Enwell Energy announced the reinstatement of the suspension of its Vasyschevskoye (VAS) production licence in Ukraine on Thursday, following a ruling by the Second Appeal Administrative Court.
Revenue down but profits up at Macfarlane
Packaging supplier Macfarlane reported a 4% decline in revenue to £270. 4m for 2024 on Thursday, but delivered a 3% increase in pre-tax profit to £20. 9m, in line with market expectations.
Brooks Macdonald FuM expands, revenue and profits narrow
Brooks Macdonald reported an improvement in first-half funds under management on Thursday, rising 0. 7% to £15. 7bn, although revenue and profits were down.
BBGI declares second dividend, Boswell offer lowered
BBGI Global Infrastructure declared a second interim dividend of 4. 2p per share on Thursday, for the period from 1 July to 31 December, in line with its target annual dividend of 8. 40p per share.
Asia report: Markets mixed on Trump's latest tariff threats
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed Wall Street’s overnight gains alongside renewed tariff threats from US president Donald Trump.
Pharma veteran Ciaffoni to take CEO reins at Indivior
Indivior announced the appointment of Joe Ciaffoni as its next chief executive officer on Thursday, subject to shareholder approval of a new remuneration policy at its annual general meeting in May.
Greencoat UK Wind doubles share buyback after year of strong cash generation
Greencoat UK Wind reported strong cash generation and strategic capital allocation in its full-year results on Thursday, despite a decline in net asset value and total shareholder return.
Aviva profit jumps 20pc ahead of completing Direct Line acquisition
Aviva reported a 20% increase in operating profit to £1. 77bn in its full-year results on Thursday, supported by continued strategic and operational momentum.
Rolls-Royce lifts mid-term guidance, Taylor Wimpey revenues fall
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 20 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 72% on Wednesday at 8,731. 46.