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Walt Disney to buy 21st Century Fox assets in $52.4bn deal, including Sky stake
Walt Disney has announced an agreement to buy the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in a deal worth around $52. 4bn, including a 39% stake in UK broadcaster Sky.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of retail sales; Walt Disney announces 21st Century deal
US futures pointed to a marginally firmer open on Wall Street on Thursday as investors eyed the release of key retail sales data.
London midday: Stocks maintain slight losses as BoE stands pat
London stocks were still slightly weaker by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on monetary policy, as widely expected.
Debenhams boosted by Investec upgrade to 'hold'
Debenhams got a boost on Thursday as Investec upgraded its stance on the stock to 'hold' from 'sell' following a drop in the share price.
Lonmin surges as it agrees £285m Sibanye-Stillwater takeover
Lonmin shares rose sharply on Thursday after the platinum miner agreed to be taken over by South Africa's Sibanye-Stillwater in an all-share deal that values the group at around £285m.
Ifo bumps up German growth forecasts
The Ifo Institute bumped up its German growth forecasts for next year as it highlighted strength in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI hits highest level on record in December - IHS Markit
Business activity in the eurozone accelerated in December, with manufacturing activity at a record high, according to figures released on Thursday.
Costain appointed to Crown Commercial Service management consultancy framework
Construction and engineering group Costain has been appointed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to provide consulting services as part of its management consultancy framework.
Sports Direct first-half profits slump 67%
Despite claims by chief executive Mike Ashley that Sports Direct's elevation strategy is delivering a "spectacular trading performance", shares in the retailer slumped on Thursday as investors reacted to a 67% drop in pre-tax profit.
Capital & Counties acquires Covent Garden leasehold
Capital & Counties Properties has acquired the long leasehold interest in 15-17 Long Acre & 27b Floral Street for £79m before purchaser's costs.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye rate announcements
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors digested a rate hike by the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to more policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
PZ Cussons warns over half-year operating profit
Imperial Leather and Original Source owner PZ Cussons warned on Thursday that first-half operating profits will be around 10% lower than the previous period due to reduced margins in some business units in Europe and Africa.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye BoE, ECB policy announcements
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Thursday as investors digested a rate hike by the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to more policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.