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Trump says 'no rush' to sign trade deal as China presses for state visit
US President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday that he is in “no rush” to sign a pact with China and that he would walk away from talks if any new trade deal is not to his liking.
NetScientific clueless as to surge in share price
NetScientific was forced to respond to the recent skyrocketing of its share price on Thursday, with the board claiming it was not aware of any reason for such movement.
Boeing grounds 737 Max fleet after new evidence on Ethiopia crash
American regulators changed tack on Thursday, ordering that all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the US be grounded after investigators uncovered new evidence at the scene of the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash that took place on Sunday.
Qinetiq wins US army robotic systems contract
QinetiQ has won a contract for the US army's Common Robotic System-Individual program.
MPs to vote on ruling out second referendum, cancelling MV3
As well as voting on whether to extend the Brexit deadline, MPs will on Thursday also decide whether to allow Theresa May a third meaningful vote on her Brexit deal.
Oxford Biomedica swings to positive earnings in 2018
Gene and cell therapy group Oxford Biomedica reported a 72% increase in gross income in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, to £67. 9m.
ITV climbs on zombie M&A speculation
ITV shares were lifted on Thursday by revived speculation that the broadcaster could be a takeover target.
Roche upbeat on European approval for 'Hemlibra'
Roche announced on Thursday that the European Commission has approved ‘Hemlibra’ (emicizumab) for routine prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in people with severe haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors.
Inspiration Healthcare lands record warming systems order
Inspiration Healthcare on Thursday agreed financial terms to ship almost 500 AlphaCore5 Patient Warming Systems to Poland's largest non-governmental, and non profit charity, via its local distributor.
FCA proposes ban or cap on investment platform exit fees
The UK financial watchdog has set out new measures to reduce costs from switching between investment platforms, but felt competition in the industry was generally healthy.
US import prices rise more quickly than expected in February
Prices of goods purchased overseas rose more quickly than expected at the start of 2019 on the back of more expensive fuel imports.
Facebook under US investigation over data sharing - report
Facebook is under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors over suspicions of data-sharing deals with third-party tech companies, according to a report.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Chinese industrial output slows further
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, as investors reacted to fresh economic data out of China, and further developments in the ongoing Brexit saga in the UK House of Commons.
Jury awards $29m to woman in Johnson & Johnson talc case
A US jury has awarded $29m to a woman who claims her cancer was caused by Johnson & Johnson talcum powder.
Versarien moving towards JV through Chinese partnership
Versarien on Thursday signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tunghsu Optoelectronic Technology Ltd to further progress the relationship between the two companies and move towards establishing a joint-venture.
Primary Health Properties scores court sanction for MedicX merger
Primary Health Properties on Thursday confirmed that its all-share merger with MedicX Fund Ltd has been court approved.
Europe midday: Stocks rise on hopes of Brexit clarity, as IFO bumps up forecasts
European stocks are pushing towards five-month highs as investors spy a possible light at the end of the tunnel in talks between London and Brussels.
US initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
Trump seeks 'large scale' trade deal with UK post Brexit
Donald Trump has flagged up his hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, as British politicians continued to fight over the country’s departure from the European Union.