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Cryptocurrencies continue to decline amid tightening regulations
Cryptocurrencies dropped to a nine-month low on Thursday as fears that the adoption of digital assets by the broader market would take longer than anticipated for some continued to rise.
Europe close: Investors sell tech as they wait on key US jobs data
Investors kept their cards close to their chest on Thursday, ahead of the release of a key report on the US jobs market due out the next day and amid a second day of heavy selling in US technology stocks.
Liberum warns of looming capital goods correction, cuts Bodycote and IMI
A “sharp correction” is coming for the capital goods sector, broker Liberum warned on Thursday, leading it to downgrade engineering firms Bodycote and IMI.
London close: FTSE lurches to 20-week low as tech, oilers wobble
London's blue chip benchmark dropped to a 20-week low on Thursday amid lingering global trade concerns, softer oil prices and as a Wall Street tech wobble knocked UK digital peers.
FTSE 250 movers: Sirius' shares dive as Go-Ahead's drive upward
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 34% at 20,318. 64 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Broker tips: Sirius Minerals, Alfa Financial Software
Shares in Sirius Minerals were temporarily suspended after falling more than 27% in early trading on Thursday but several brokers remained optimistic about the company's prospects as it looks to develop a polyhalite mine under the North Yorkshire moors.
US open: Unsteady start to trading following mixed data
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as investors eyed trade talks between the US and Canada and any developments in terms of relations with China, with a slew of data releases also in focus.
UK govt unveils post-Brexit farm worker visa scheme
The UK government on Thursday unveiled its plan to allow farmers to employ non-EU migrants seasonal workers after Britain leaves the European Union.
Marston's appoints Lazard's William Rucker as chairman
Brewer and pub group Marston's has appointed William Rucker - currently the chief executive of investment bank Lazard in the UK - as chairman from 1 October.
US services sector grows more than expected in August
Activity in the US services sector grew more than expected in August, according to data released on Thursday.
Action Hotels' chief executive steps down after a decade on the job
Action Hotels' chief executive Alain Debare stepped down from the group's board on Thursday.
PPHE Hotel Group rests easy after 'solid' H1 performance
Hotel owner, operator and franchiser PPHE Hotel Group on Thursday reported a boost in first half revenues after trading improved across several of the company’s operating regions.
Learning Technologies COO stands down after two years
Learning Technologies revealed on Thursday that chief operating officer Dale Solomon had decided to leave the group.
Redburn downgrades HSBC to 'sell', warns of QT's impact on HK
Analysts at Redburn called into question HSBC's plans to generate multi-year revenue growth with less capital, downgrading the shares to 'sell' in the process.
Curtis Banks profit up but SIPPs down; Will Self to be new CEO
AIM-listed financial services company Curtis Banks posted a 17% rise in interim pre-tax profit on Thursday as operating revenue grew but the number of new SIPPs in the period fell.
Director dealings: Plus 500 founders sell down stake
The founders of international online brokerage platform Plus 500 have lowered their stake in the company in order to accommodate demand from institutional investors just over two weeks ahead of their promotion to the second-tier index, on 24 September.
FTSE 100 movers: Shire drops but utilities rally on Ofgem price cap announcement
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% to 7,368. 67 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Johnson Matthey secures ATR contract with Methanex
Specialty chemicals company Johnson Matthey has secured a contract with Methanex to license its autothermal reforming (ATR) and methanol technology for the company's third methanol plant in the US.
Corero trading in line with expectations
Network security company Corero updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 30 June on Thursday, confirming that results for the year ending 31 December were expected to be in-line with expectations.
Avation pleased with performance after redeploying capital
Commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation issued its preliminary unaudited financial results for the year ended 30 June on Thursday, reporting a 38% uplift in its fleet assets to $1. 03bn over the course of the 12-month period.