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ZPG abandons the chase for GoCompare
Zoopla and uSwitch owner ZPG confirmed on Thursday that it does not plan to make another offer for GoCompare.
FTSE 250 movers: Rotork rallies on Q3 update; M&B slumps after results
London's FTSE 250 was flat at 20,015. 41 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: ITV boosted by Morgan Stanley note; Centrica slides on profit warning
London's FTSE 100 was flat at 7,418. 82 in afternoon trade on Thursday as investors digested the latest readings on GDP and retail sales.
CMC Markets interim profit jumps 58% but short-term outlook cautious
Spreadbetting firm CMC Markets posted a 58% jump in interim pre-tax profit on Thursday as net operating income was lifted by its focus on high value clients, although it sounded a cautious note on the short-term outlook.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as pound slips; UK Q3 GDP in focus
London stocks had pared losses a little by midday on Thursday as the pound slipped, with the latest readings on retail sales and UK GDP in focus.
Mitchells & Butlers profit drops amid cost headwinds, cancels dividend
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers reported a drop in full-year profit on Thursday as it highlighted inflationary cost headwinds and said it will not pay an interim dividend in the current financial year, although revenue rose.
Mothercare tumbles as it swings to loss, highlights 'softening' UK market
Mothercare was under the cosh on Thursday after saying it swung to a loss in the first half of the year amid challenging international markets, as it warned of a "softening" in the UK.
UK retail sales bounce back in November - CBI
Retails sales in the UK picked up in November after a big dip last month, according to the latest survey from the Confederation of British industry.
Ideagen secures contract win worth $1.6m
AIM-listed Ideagen has secured a contract from a "global leader" in the petrochemical industry worth an initial $1. 6m.
Blur Group making 'steady progress' as profit and revenue rise
AIM-listed Blur Group said on Thursday that it is making 'steady progress', with gross profit and revenue in the third quarter ahead of the first half.
Gem Diamonds recovers high quality 202 carat diamond from Letseng
Gem Diamonds has recovered a high quality 202 carat, D colour type IIa diamond from its Letseng mine in Lesotho.
Unite secures new £500m debt facility
Unite Group has secured a new £500m unsecured debt facility from HSBC and RBS that provides additional financial headroom for its development pipeline and greater financial flexibility.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of GDP data; Centrica tanks on profit warning
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest reading on third-quarter UK GDP, with British Gas owner Centrica down sharply after a profit warning.
Paragon Banking profit up amid growth across business lines
Paragon Banking Group posted a rise in full-year profit on Thursday thanks to a solid performance across its business lines.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower ahead of GDP
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest UK GDP figures.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Car production, broadband providers, Monarch
Car production increased last month as rising exports made up for falling demand in the UK, new figures reveal. Just over 157,000 cars rolled off production lines in October, 3. 5% more than the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). – Guardian .