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FTSE 250 movers: FirstGroup tumbles as losses widen; Qinetiq rallies
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 20,252. 87 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: 3i Group retreats; Coca-Cola HBC bubbles higher again
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 7,327. 08 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
Peel Hunt upgrades Capital & Counties to 'buy'
Peel Hunt upgraded its stance on shares of Capital & Counties to 'buy' from 'add' on Thursday, lifting the price target to 300p from 280p as it pointed to "significant upside" from a double disposal.
Norway sovereign wealth fund blacklists G4S on human rights concerns
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has banned all financial holdings in London-listed security services firm G4S due to concerns about human rights violations.
Card Factory sales rise amid store openings
Greeting cards retailer Card Factory reported a rise in revenue for the year to date on Thursday thanks to new store openings, but a decline in third-quarter like-for-like sales.
London midday: Stocks extend losses after disappointing retail sales; Burberry rallies
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday following the release of disappointing retail sales data, but luxury fashion brand Burberry rallied on the back of well-received interim results.
UK house prices dip amid political uncertainty - RICS
UK house prices dipped in October as buyers and sellers opted to sit tight amid political uncertainty, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
UK retail sales unexpectedly fall in October
UK retail sales unexpectedly fell in October, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
Ferrexpo appoints Roman Palyvoda as acting CFO
Ferrexpo has appointed Roman Palyvoda as acting chief financial officer with immediate effect.
Mediclinic earnings rise, FY expectations reaffirmed
Private healthcare group Mediclinic reported a rise in first-half earnings on Thursday amid revenue growth in all three divisions.
Germany narrowly avoids recession but growth still weak
Germany has narrowly avoided a technical recession, according to figure released by Destatis on Thursday, but growth remains weak.
FirstGroup losses widen, Greyhound sale process 'well advanced'
Shares in FirstGroup tumbled on Thursday after the transport operator said losses widened significantly in the first half and that the formal sale process for its Greyhound business was "well advanced".
London open: Stocks edge lower, Burberry bucks trend after interims
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday but luxury fashion brand Burberry surged on the back of well-received interim results.
Burberry interim profit rises despite Hong Kong disruption
Luxury fashion brand Burberry posted a jump in interim profit and revenue on Thursday and backed its full-year guidance despite "considerable" disruptions in Hong Kong.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower ahead of retail sales
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors continued to keep an eye on Sino-US trade developments and looked ahead to the release of retail sales data.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Top earners, Facebook, Saudi Aramco, Shop Direct
The top 1% of earners in the UK now account for more than a third of income tax paid to the government, following changes over the past decade that have left almost half the population exempt from making payments. In research underlining the dual nature of Britain’s income tax structure, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said above-inflation increases in the personal allowance to £12,500 a year meant 42% of adults paid no income tax. – Guardian.