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Thursday newspaper round-up: Rail fares, Ocado, British Airways
Britain’s top-listed businesses have made further progress on gender targets but still have too few women in senior leadership positions, a report has found. The research, by Cranfield School of Management, found the proportion of women on FTSE 100 boards was at an all-time high, but concluded there still were not enough female chairs, chief executives and chief financial officers. – Guardian.
Saudi Aramco said to consider fuel unit IPO
Saudi Aramco is reportedly considering selling a stake in its retail fuels and lubricants business, and could list shares on the Riyadh stock exchange.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; miners rally
London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday amid hopes for a deal on the US debt ceiling and as worries about energy prices eased.
BlueRock sells 7.1 carat diamond for $64,826
BlueRock Diamonds said on Thursday that it sold a 7. 1 carat stone for $64,826 in the September tender.
Robert Walters sees FY profit ‘comfortably ahead’ of market expectations
Recruiter Robert Walters said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be "comfortably ahead" of market expectations after strong third-quarter trading.
House prices rise at fastest pace since February 2007 - Halifax
House prices rose in September at the fastest monthly pace since February 2007 amid a "race for space" as the stamp duty holiday drew to a close, according to a survey released on Thursday by Halifax.
FTSE 250 movers: Tui travels higher; CMC Markets loses ground
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 5% at 22,498. 71 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally; NatWest takes a hit
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 2% at 7,080. 51 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
BA reaches agreement with pilots over Gatwick subsidiary - reports
British Airways pilots have reportedly backed a deal with management to open a new low-cost subsidiary at Gatwick airport.
Hyve hails strong Q4 as events return to UK, US
Events company Hyve reported "strong" trading for the fourth quarter of the year as events returned to the UK and US after Covid restrictions were eased.
Sosandar first-half sales surge as demand picks up
Sosandar reported a big jump in first-half revenue on Thursday following strong trading from its own website and third parties as demand for 'going out' and work wear increased, sending shares in the online fashion brand surging.
London open: Stocks rally amid US debt ceiling hopes
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as worries about gas prices eased and amid hopes for a deal on the US debt ceiling.
JTC raises £78.9m in placing to fund acquisition of US-based SALI
Fund management services provider JTC has raised £78. 9m in a placing to help fund the acquisition of US-based SALI.
Mondi Q3 earnings rise amid higher prices, strong demand
Paper and packaging group Mondi reported a jump in third-quarter earnings on Thursday as it benefitted from higher prices and strong demand.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid US debt ceiling hopes
London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session as worries about rising gas prices ease and amid hopes for a deal on the US debt ceiling.