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EG Group planning £1bn sale of US forecourts - report
EG Group is reportedly planning a £1bn sale of part of its US petrol forecourt empire as it looks to reduce its multibillion-pound debt pile.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo loses its shine; Auto Trader rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 9% at 7,757. 59 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Argos to close all Ireland stores
Argos will close all of its 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland in June.
UBS downgrades Fresnillo to 'sell'
UBS downgraded precious metals miner Fresnillo on Thursday to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’ and cut the price target to 850p from 900p.
London midday: Stocks extend losses amid recession worries
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday as concerns about a US recession dented the mood.
Bakkavor trading in line; UK performance solid, China weak
Food provider Bakkavor hailed a solid full-year performance on Thursday, in line with expectations, as it posted record revenues.
Premier Foods on track to deliver FY expectations after strong Q3
Mr Kipling and Oxo owner Premier Foods said on Thursday that it was "well on track" to deliver full-year expectations after a strong third quarter, as it announced plans to close a plant in the West Midlands.
Goldman Sachs upgrades WPP to ‘buy’
Goldman Sachs upgraded WPP on Thursday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and hiked the price target to 1,158p from 920p as it expects the shares to outperform this year as several headwinds begin to unwind/ease.
Finsbury Food H1 sales up 15%
Speciality baker Finsbury Food posted a jump in first-half sales on Thursday, driven by price recovery initiatives.
Hotel Chocolat reports record Christmas sales
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat said on Thursday that it continues to trade in line with market expectations, as it hailed record Christmas sales.
Iconic bootmaker Dr Martens issues profit warning
Dr Martens warned on profits on Thursday as the iconic bootmaker was hit by operational issues at its Los Angeles distribution centre and weaker trading in the US direct-to-consumer segment.
London open: Stocks fall amid US slowdown concerns; Dr Martens tumbles
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
AJ Bell first-quarter customer numbers, AUA rise
Investment platform AJ Bell posted a rise in first-quarter customer numbers and assets under administration on Thursday.
Elementis on track to meet FY market views after solid Q4
Specialty chemicals company Elementis said on Thursday that it was on track to meet market expectations for the full year as it hailed a solid fourth-quarter performance.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on US slowdown worries
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Holiday prices, Qinetiq, Tesla
Prices for package holidays and flights to popular destinations have soared in the last year, according to research. A week-long trip to Greece costs about 30% more than it did last year, with holidays in Italy, Spain and Turkey up by a fifth or more. The sobering figures, from the consumer group Which?, could cause a rethink for those planning to escape the cost of living pressure with a holiday getaway. - Guardian.