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London close: Miners drag down FTSE after Chinese data disappoints
London stocks rubbed out most of their earlier losses but still lost ground on Thursday as investors mulled weak Chinese factory data.
BAT earnings growth heats up, finance chief retires
British American Tobacco grew underlying earnings above its target range last year despite cigarette volumes declining 3. 5% as it predicted.
Aston Martin expects continued sales growth, IPO costs hit profits
Aston Martin Lagonda Global reported good underlying growth in its the first results since its 2018 flotation, though fell to a statutory loss due to listing costs.
Rolls-Royce posts £1.2bn loss after engine troubles, restructuring
Rolls-Royce made a loss at the bottom line due to sizeable one-off charges but ended 2018 with a pile of cash after axing around 1,300 jobs and selling off its fuel injection business.
Sector movers: Packaging dented, REITs mostly alright
Automobiles and packaging companies put the brakes on gains on Thursday, while real estate investment trusts were one of the few sectors standing tall.
Bakkavor expects slow start to 2019
Prepared food provider Bakkavör said it expects it will have to wait until the second half of 2019 before UK growth picks up, after a year when strong international performance made up for a subdued home market.