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Carnival warns on profits, shares sink
The profit warnings just kept on coming on Thursday, with cruise operator Carnival the latest to throw its hat in the ring, cautioning that higher fuel prices would dent earnings.
US pending home sales rise more than expected in August
US pending home sales rose more than expected in August, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday.
Capital & Counties making progress with Covent Garden demerger
Property investor Capital & Counties Properties said on Thursday that preparations for the demerger of its Covent Garden business have been "substantially" finalised and there has been progress with parties interested in buying its Earls Court business.
US second-quarter GDP growth unrevised at 2%
US economic growth in the second quarter was in line with expectations, according to figures released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday.
Friday preview: Corporate news scarce; US personal income and spending data eyed
After a string of disappointing updates from the likes of Pearson, Imperial Brands and Pearson on Thursday, a dearth of corporate releases to end the week may be a welcome relief for investors.
FTSE 100 movers: Pearson tumbles on profit warning; Experian rallies
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 1% at 7,370. 71 in afternoon trade on Thursday as optimism over Sino-US trade relations outweighed a slew of disappointing corporate updates.
US initial jobless claims rise a touch more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little more than expected last week, according to figures released by the Department for Labor on Thursday.
London midday: FTSE rallies as trade optimism overshadows profit warnings
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, as trade deal optimism overshadowed a raft of disappointing corporate updates.
Debenhams CFO Osborne stepping down
Struggling department store chain Debenhams has announced the departure of chief financial officer Rachel Osborne after a year in the job.
Eve Sleep narrows interim losses but revenue drops
Mattress specialist Eve Sleep, which recently ended merger talks with rival Simba, posted a narrowing of its interim losses on Thursday but a drop in revenues.
ABN Amro tumbles as it confirms money laundering probe
Shares of ABN Amro tumbled on Thursday after the Dutch bank confirmed that it is being investigated over potential money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
DFS full-year profits rise but recent order intake 'subdued'
DFS Furniture posted a rise in full-year profit on Thursday but said recent trading had been "subdued" amid political and economic uncertainty.
Aviva appoints Jason Windsor as CFO
Aviva has appointed interim chief financial officer Jason Windsor to the role on a permanent basis with immediate effect.
Mitchells & Butlers sales rise as it outperforms the market
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers reported a rise in sales on Thursday as it continues to outperform the market, and backed its guidance operating profit margin guidance.
London open: Stocks edge up amid Sino-US trade hopes; corporate updates disappoint
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as trade hopes helped to offset a slew of disappointing corporate updates.
German consumer confidence set to improve in October - GfK
German consumer confidence is set to improve in October, boosted by the European Central Bank's latest stimulus package, according to a survey released by market research group GfK on Thursday.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower; IAG to take €215m hit from pilot strike
London stocks were set to edge lower on Thursday as investors continue to mull political developments on both sides of the pond.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Ryanair, UK car production, Thomas Cook, Prudential
Bulgaria’s Kristalina Georgieva has said the global economy needs to be ready to cope with a fresh economic downturn after being chosen to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The economist said she was taking charge of the Washington-based organisation at a time when growth was slowing, trade tensions growing and with debt at record levels. – Guardian.