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London close: Stocks drop as investors eye Sino-US talks
London stocks fell on Thursday amid growing concerns about Sino-US trade relations, after US President Trump blamed China for the breakdown in talks between the two nations, while ex-dividends also weighed.
Chevron walks away from Anadarko Petroleum deal
Chevron has abandoned its pursuit of Anadarko Petroleum after it was trumped by Occidental Petroleum.
FTSE 100 movers: Barratt gains but BT drops on results
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 7% at 7,219. 14 in afternoon trade on Thursday amid growing worries about trade relations between the US and China, while ex-dividends also weighed.
Findel annual profits seen 'slightly' above market expectations
Home shopping company Findel, which recently rejected a £139. 2m takeover bid from Mike Ashley's Sports Direct, said on Thursday that it expects full-year pre-tax profit to be slightly above market expectations of £27m to £28m.
US jobless claims drop less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
The Works profit seen at lower end of market views as sales growth softens
Arts and crafts retailer The Works saw its shares drop on Thursday after it said annual adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be at the lower end of current market expectations as consumer sentiment takes a hit from political uncertainty.
Indivior signs agreement to sell schizophrenia drug in Canada
Indivior, which makes opioid addiction treatment Suboxone, has entered into an exclusive license agreement with specialty pharmaceutical company HLS Therapeutics for the commercialisation rights to schizophrenia drug Perseris (risperidone) in Canada.
BT revenue nudges down, profit ticks up as dividend unchanged
BT posted a drop in revenue and just a slight uptick in full-year profit on Thursday as a solid performance from the consumer business was offset by weakness in the enterprise segment.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses amid trade war concerns; Barratt bucks trend
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday amid growing worries about Sino-US trade relations, after US President Trump blamed China for the breakdown in talks between the two nations, while ex-dividends also weighed.
Senior roles at risk as Charles Stanley looks to streamline business
Wealth manager Charles Stanley has announced plans to cut senior management roles as it looks to streamline the business.
Superdry warns on profit amid 'weak' trading
Fashion brand Superdry warned on Thursday that full-year pre-tax profit would fall short of market expectations as its trading performance continues to be weak, just weeks after founder Julian Dunkerton returned to the company.
Interactive Investor not planning to bid for Share
Investment platform Interactive Investor has said it does not plan to make an offer for Share Plc, the owner of The Share Centre.
Intu Properties appoints Dushyant Sangar as chief investment officer
Shopping centre owner Intu Properties has appointed Dushyant Sangar as its new chief investment officer.
RSA Insurance premiums rise as Canada shines
RSA Insurance posted a 3% rise in first-quarter net written premiums on Thursday, driven largely by solid performances in Canada and Scandinavia.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of more Sino-US trade talks
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia as worries about Sino-US trade relations grew after US President Trump blamed China for the breakdown in talks between the two nations, with ex-dividends also proving a drag.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as trade tensions escalate
London stocks were set to drop at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from more losses in the US and Asia after US President Trump blamed China for the breakdown in trade talks between the two.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Train companies, gambling, L&G, Walt Disney
Train companies are deterring passengers from claiming compensation for delays by asking for detailed and irrelevant information, according to the consumer group Which?. Some train firms demand up to 24 different pieces of information on claim forms – although others pay compensation automatically following delays. Which? accused the rail firms of “making passengers navigate a compensation maze” – and benefiting from not paying out to those who find the process too cumbersome.