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Facebook's ad platform charged with racial discrimination
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Wednesday it would charge Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act after it encouraged, enabled, and caused housing discrimination through its advertising platform.
Volex to resume dividend payments as trading tops expectations
Volex's shares climbed on Thursday after the company said it intends to resume dividend payments after trading across the group was ahead of market expectations.
Sector movers: Utilities hit by UK election worries
Tobacco and pharmaceuticals, two sectors often seen as safer havens in times of stock market stress, led the way on Thursday, while utilities were being sold off due to political concerns.
Europe close: Stocks little changed, investors gripped by doubts on US-China trade and Brexit
Stocks on the Continent finished on a mixed note after a top US official said that Washington might choose to remove only some of its tariffs on Chinese goods as part of any deal.
London close: FTSE extends gains as pound falls on Brexit angst
London stocks outperformed most of their European peers on Thursday, as sterling stumbled over continued confusion and doubts over the Brexit process.
Gulf Keystone declares maiden dividend following record revenues
Gulf Keystone's shares dropped on Thursday even as the company declared its maiden dividend following a leap in annual profits as revenues hit record levels.
FTSE 250 movers: Clarkson climbs, 888 loses
London's FTSE 250 index was 0. 35% higher at 18,959. 55 in afternoon trade on Thursday, with Clarkson recovering to lead the index higher after yo-yoing throughout the week.
Friday preview: All eyes on Westminster
The market spotlight will continue to be squarely on Parliament on Friday, with MPs expected to vote on the Prime Minister's withdrawal agreement alone, possibly at 1430 GMT.
Fed can 'hardly ignore' global risks, Clarida says
Policymakers in the US can "hardly ignore" the impact that Brexit, a sharp slowdown in global growth prospects, or trade tensions might have on their economy as America, a top Federal Reserve official said.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado rallies again, Schroders and Pru go ex-div
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 7% to 7,242. 23 in afternoon trade on Thursday as sterling slumped amid deadlock in the Brexit process.
CloudBuy offloads company formations operation
Cloud-based e-commerce marketplace provider CloudBuy has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its company formations business, it announced on Thursday, for cash proceeds of £0. 28m.
US open: Stocks nudge lower as investors mull slower growth, Sino-US progress
US stocks were a touch weaker at the open on Thursday as investors mulled a raft of data releases, including a weaker-than-expected reading on economic growth, and signs of progress in Sino-US trade relations.
Bahamas Petroleum Company convinces Simon Peter to stay another year
Oil and gas exploration group Bahamas Petroleum Company announced on Thursday that its chief executive officer Simon Potter had agreed to an extension to his current employment contract, which was due to expire on 31 March.
Pelatro awarded contract by Thai mobile carrier AIS
Marketing hub software provider Pelatro has been awarded a contract by Advanced Info Services (AIS) worth around £0. 7m, it announced on Thursday.
Karelian Diamond Resources granted reservation in Finland
Karelian Diamond Resources announced on Thursday that TUKES - the Finnish Mining Authority - has granted a it reservation situated in the Salla region of north eastern Finland.
China makes 'unprecedented' proposals, US may lift some tariffs
China has made "unprecedented" proposals to Washington on various issues, including the forced transfer of technology, Reuters reported, citing a US official, and Washington might be open to removing some of its tariffs on Chinese goods.
Oil prices fall as Trump calls on Opec to up production
Donald Trump has called on the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries to up its output, triggering a slide in oil futures.
Ceres Power jumps after more than doubling revenue
Ceres Power's shares climbed on Thursday after the company said it had slashed its interim losses as revenues more than doubled on the back of new licence fees.
US pending home sales fall more than expected in February
US pending home sales fell more than expected in February, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors.
Citi backs global tobacco sector, ups rating on Imperial and BAT
The UK's Imperial Tobacco and British American Tobacco have been upgraded by Citi, which is arguing that share prices across the sector are set to improve as the regulatory environment eases.