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FTSE 100 movers: AB Foods rallies on update; ITV dented by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 6,843. 47 in afternoon trade on Thursday as investors digested the latest trade tensions between the US and China and continued to keep an eye on Brexit developments.
EasyJet flies lower on Barclays downgrade
EasyJet flew lower on Thursday as Barclays cut its recommendation on the budget airline to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' and chopped the price target to 1,200p from 1,500p, saying this was "a purely relative call".
Philly Fed index rises more than expected in January
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region improved much more than expected in January, according to a survey released on Thursday.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly drop
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Game Digital hails solid Christmas trading
Shares in Game Digital rallied on Thursday as it reported a solid performance over the Christmas period.
US pre-open: Stocks to slip amid trade war worries as earnings roll in
US stocks looked set to drop at the open on Thursday amid fresh concerns about Sino-US relations, as investors braced for more earnings releases.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses amid trade war concerns but AB Foods rallies
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday amid fresh concerns about Sino-US trade relations, but solid updates from the likes of Primark owner AB Foods and Sage Group helped to minimise losses.
Everyman Media secures new loan facility, trading in line
Everyman Media said on Thursday that trading in 2018 continued to be in line with market expectations as it announced a new £30m loan facility.
ITV tumbles on BofA Merrill Lynch downgrade
ITV was under pressure on Thursday as Bank of America Merrill Lynch cut its stance on the stock to 'underperform' from 'buy' and slashed the price target to 110p from 210p as it turned more cautious on the European media sector.
Premier Foods maintains guidance as revenue slips
Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods reported a drop in third-quarter revenue on Thursday amid logistics problems, but backed its expectations for the full year.
Beazley appoints Sally Lake as new group finance director
Beazley has appointed Sally Lake as its new group finance director, replacing Martin Bride when he steps down in May.
Ibstock sees full-year earnings in line
Brick and concrete products manufacturer Ibstock said on Thursday that adjusted earnings for the year are set to be in line with expectations as it has continued to trade as anticipated.
London open: Stocks slip as trade fears resurface; housebuilders hit by RICS survey
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday amid fresh concerns about Sino-US trade relations, with housebuilders under the cosh on the back of a downbeat assessment of the UK housing market.
Experian posts Q3 revenue growth, backs guidance
Credit-checking firm Experian posted a jump in third-quarter revenue on Thursday with particularly strong growth in North America, as it backed its full-year guidance.
UK housing market outlook worst on record - RICS
The outlook for the UK housing market over the next three months was the worst on record in December as uncertainty over Brexit took its toll, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid trade war fears
London stocks looked poised for a downbeat open on Thursday amid fresh concerns about Sino-US trade relations.