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US close: Stocks stall as House healthcare vote delayed
US stocks closed marginally lower on Thursday after a House of Representatives vote on President Donald Trump's healthcare plan was delayed.
Friday preview: Euro and US PMIs, Smiths Group results
Survey data on European and US services and manufacturing industries should give a good macroeconomic steer, while for UK corporate watchers Smiths Group is the biggest name reporting.
Eddie Stobart Logistics plans AIM float to accelerate growth
Eddie Stobart Logistics has confirmed it plans to float on London's junior market next month to raise £130m to accelerate organic growth and make acquisitions.
Retail sales remain below seasonal trends, CBI finds
Retail sales picked up more than expected up until mid-March, the CBI found in a monthly Distributive Trades survey that backed up earlier official figures but did not fill economic experts with much optimism.
UK retail sales bounce back firmly after three-month lull
UK retail sales in February proved much stronger than the market was expecting, sending sterling surging higher on Thursday but unlikely to prevent GDP growth from slowing in the first quarter.
Next profits shrink as pursuit of clothing trends hits sales
Clothes retailer Next reported underlying annual profits fell for the first time in eight years and warned 2017 will be "another tough year" due to a shift away from spending on clothing and a squeeze on UK wages.
Ted Baker's tailored plan delivers profits growth but 'external factors' worry
In contrast to the travails of others in the rag trade, Ted Baker reported strong growth in sales and profits last year and, apart from remaining watchful for the impact of "external factors", seemed confident about its expansion path.
German consumer confidence remains high, Gfk finds
German consumer sentiment is expected to worsen in March, according to a survey published on Thursday.