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HomeServe to set up JV with Japan's Mitsubishi Corp
Home repairs and improvements business HomeServe has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to establish a 50:50 joint venture in Japan.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly rise
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, while the monthly average hit its highest level in a year, according to figures from the Labor Department.
MJ Gleeson profits surge amid 'robust' demand
Urban regeneration and land development company MJ Gleeson posted a 62. 8% surge in first-half pre-tax profit on Thursday amid "robust" demand, as it hiked its dividend and sounded a confident note on the outlook.
US pre-open: Sino-US trade optimism to fuel more gains
US stocks looked set for more gains at the open on Thursday as optimism about Sino-US trade talks continued to underpin the mood.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains but Coca-Cola loses fizz on cautious outlook
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Thursday, underpinned by solid performances from the likes of Micro Focus and AstraZeneca, although Coca-Cola HBC lost its fizz as it struck a cautious note about the outlook.
Europe midday: Stocks hold gains after German, eurozone growth figures
European stocks were holding on to gains by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate releases and some key data on German and eurozone economic growth.
Lancashire swings to profit despite higher levels of loss activity
FTSE 250 insurer Lancashire Holdings said on Thursday that it swung to a profit in 2018 despite higher levels of loss activity related to natural catastrophes.
Germany narrowly avoids recession
Germany narrowly avoided a recession last year as growth in the fourth quarter was flat, according to preliminary data released by Destatis on Thursday.
Restaurant Group rocked by shock CEO departure
Shares in Restaurant Group tumbled on Thursday as the company said chief executive officer Andy McCue is leaving due to "extenuating personal circumstances".
Europe open: Stocks gain as earnings roll in; China trade data and German GDP in focus
European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of earnings releases, the latest economic growth figures from Germany and Chinese trade data.
London open: Stocks edge up as Micro Focus, AstraZeneca rally
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday, helped along by some well-received results from the likes of Micro Focus and AstraZeneca.
Ashmore revenue and AuM rise but profit drops in first half
FTSE 250 emerging markets asset manager Ashmore reported a rise in first-half assets under management and revenue on Thursday but a drop in profit as it hailed a positive start to 2019.
Moneysupermarket revenues rise, chairman standing down
Moneysupermarket. com posted a jump in full-year revenue and operating profit on Thursday as it announced that chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown is stepping down.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Nissan, Airbus, Utilitywise, Apple
Labour has accused the business secretary, Greg Clark, of misleading MPs by failing to tell parliament that a £61m package of state aid had been granted to Nissan, despite assuring the Commons that he would do so. Rebecca Long-Bailey, the shadow business secretary, said that as a result the cabinet minister had “dodged scrutiny” over the promises he had made to Nissan in October 2016 to boost manufacturing in Sunderland after Brexit. – Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after recent gains
London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday following recent gains, but the mood was likely to remain upbeat amid rising optimism about an extension to the Sino-US trade truce and following solid Chinese trade data.