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Thursday preview: UK GDP, Halfords, Qinetiq, B&M
Following a quiet week for UK data, Thursday will allow economists to get their teeth into more granular detail about the consumer backdrop, with the second release of gross domestic product for the first-quarter, plus the index of services and results from companies including Halford, United Utilities and QinetiQ.
Wood Group's Amec takeover under spotlight amid SFO's Unaoil probe
A potential spanner has been thrown in the works of John Wood Group's acquisition of fellow engineer Amec Foster Wheeler after the pair revealed connections to the Unaoil bribery scandal.
Mediclinic holds divi but shares fall as Abu Dhabi recovery only 'gradual'
MediClinic kept its dividend steady despite a poor performance from the Middle East arm, with the private hospital group seeing recent "gradual improvements" in the troubled Abu Dhabi business.
Acacia Mining export ban remains amid Tanzania accusations of deception
Acacia Mining has been accused by the Tanzania government of under-declaring the mineral content of its gold and copper exports, so the export ban on the London-listed company will continue.
Kingfisher sales slow as corporate DIY work continues
DIY retailer Kingfisher reported solid UK growth for the first quarter of its financial year, but total like-for-like sales were dragged down by continued weaker sales in France and disruption from its own restructuring plans.
Wood Group acquires US automotive controls and processes expert
Oil services engineer John Wood Group has acquired Detroit-based automotive controls business CEC Controls for up to $59m, adding clients such as Ford, GM and Fiat-Chrysler.
EC probes Jaguar Land Rover's Slovakia investment plans
European regulators have raised doubts about state funding for Jaguar Land Rover to invest in a car plant in Nitra in Slovakia.
Glencore in talks over possible US agriculture merger
Glencore has confirmed that it has been in talks with US grain trader Bunge over a potential merger with its agricultural arm.
Berendsen fights back against 'high risk' French takeover
Laundry services group Berendsen has come out fighting against an unwanted takeover offer from France's Elis Services, saying a the proposal very significantly undervalues the company and would raise risks.
Marks & Spencer holds dividend as profits plunge 64pc
Although sales remained steady, Marks & Spencer reported a 64% plunge in profits for the year to 1 April after taking a £437. 4m hit mainly from changes to its pension scheme, international stores, and UK head office.