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London midday: Stocks push higher as sterling drops ahead of Brexit delay vote
London stocks extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by a weaker pound as investors continued to mull over the chaotic parliamentary events of the previous night and looked ahead to a vote on whether to delay the Brexit deadline.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted as Sino-US relations back in focus
US stocks looked set for a fairly muted open on Thursday as worries about Sino-US relations resurfaced, while disappointing Chinese data was also expected to weigh on the mood.
Stilo slumps as profits dwindle
Stilo International's shares plunged on Thursday after the software developer reported that revenues and profits had suffered and warned that the year ahead would be "challenging".
Gem Diamonds achieves record price for 13.3 carat pink diamond
Gem Diamonds said on Thursday that it has sold a 13. 3 carat pink diamond that was recovered from its Letseng mine in Lesotho in February for just over $8. 75m.
Germany to grow much slower in 2019 - thinktank
Germany’s economic growth forecasts have been sharply downgraded, as global demand for industrial goods weakens.
Jarvis Securities profits drop as uncertainty causes 'tougher conditions'
Jarvis Securities on Thursday reported a drop in annual profits after a drop in trading volumes was blamed on a lack of clarity over Brexit and an increase in revenue was more than offset by an increase in administrative expenses.
Inflation holds steady in eurozone's biggest economies
Inflation in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, was largely steady last month, despite higher food and energy prices.
ImmuPharma struggles to convince investors in latest update
Shares in ImmuPharma fell even further on Thursday, as the ailing drug development company struggled to give shareholders some reassurance about its future in an update.
Capital & Regional shares slide after tough year for retail
Shares in community shopping centre investor Capital & Regional were well into the red on Thursday morning, after the company announced its full-year results for the year ended 30 December.
Ashley offers Debenhams £150m loan - with strings attached
Sports Direct has offered Debenhams an alternative to the £150m loan it is seeking, with the proviso that Mike Ashley would take over as chief executive.
Sirius gets foot in Ruhr region with acquisition of Bochum business park
Germany-focussed business park operator Sirius Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a property in Bochum in the country's Ruhr region, for a total consideration of €25. 7m, it announced on Thursday.
Impellam shares tumble as firm's earnings slide
Managed services and specialist staffing company Impellam Group shares were plunging on Thursday morning, after it announced its unaudited final results for the 53 weeks ended 4 January.
MPs mull Article 50 extension, May wants third vote on her deal
As parliament prepared to vote for a delay to the Brexit deadline on Thursday, Prime Minister Theresa May called for a third vote on her Brexit deal, despite losing the first two by overwhelming majorities.
Go-Ahead's GTR slapped with £5m fine for 'awful' timetable disruption
Go-Ahead Group’s Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) was facing a £5m fine on Thursday, after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) found that it had failed to provide appropriate, accurate and timely information to passengers following the introduction of a new timetable last May.
DFS interim profits boosted by Sofology acquisition; 2H order intake slows
The acquisition of Sofology helped to boost profits and revenue at furniture retailer DFS in the first half, but the company warned on Thursday that order intake in the second half has slowed.
Marshalls keen for more acquisitions after year of growth
Specialist landscape products group Marshalls reported a 14% improvement in its full-year revenue on Thursday, to £491m.
Capita profits fall less than expected
Profits from Capita tumbled less than expected in 2018 as the outsourcer made progress cutting costs and debts and dealing with challenging contracts.
Cineworld profits surge following Regal acquisition
Profits at Cineworld surged in 2018 as the company reaped the benefits of its Regal Entertainment acquisition.
Just Group tanks as it announces share placing, scraps dividend
Shares in Just Group tanked on Thursday as the retirement products specialist announced plans to bolster its balance sheet with an equity placing, scrapped its dividend and reported a full-year loss.
Savills full-year revenue and profit rise but outlook cautious
Real estate advisor Savills said on Thursday that underlying pre-tax profit nudged up in 2018 as revenue rose, but the company sounded a cautious note on the outlook.