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Sector movers: Fed talks lift gold higher, Persimmon hits housebuilders
Metals and miners fuelled the gains on Thursday, while electronic engineers, housebuilders and banks were notably in the red.
Sector movers: Fed talks lifts gold higher, hits banks
Metals and miners fuelled the gains on Thursday, while electronic engineers, real estate and banks were notably in the red.
Sports Direct tries again with Debenhams EGM demand
Sports Direct's Mike Ashley has for the second time requisitioned a general meeting of Debenhams as his first effort was declared null and void.
London midday: Miners lift FTSE 100 but mid-caps slide
London's blue chips climbed higher on the back of gains for resources companies and a fall in the pound on Thursday amid increased Brexit uncertainty, which saw pressure on the more domestically flavoured mid-cap index.
UK retail sales continue to bounce back
UK retail bounced back more than expected last month, boosted by online non-food shopping and motor fuel sales.
IG's quarterly trading revenues disappoint, but client numbers rise
IG Group's revenues fell 12% in the third quarter compared to the second as the online trading platform continued to adjust to new regulations and lower levels of volatility in financial markets in the last two months.
Next sees threats and opportunities for year ahead
Clothing retailer Next confirmed full-year sales and profits in line with its pre-close statement in January and maintained its central guidance for earnings to grow 3. 6% for the year ahead.