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Friday preview: China CPI, G4S in focus
The market spotlight at the end of the week will continue to shine brightest on China, where consumer and factory gate price data covering the month of July are both due out overnight, possibly alongside money supply and credit growth data.
Europe close: Stocks extend bounce after Chinese yuan strengthens
Stocks across the Continent finished the day higher following moves overnight by China's central bank that some traders said showed that it was pushing back on weakness in the country's currency, the yuan.
Europe midday: Stocks extend modest bounce following PBoC moves
Stocks across the Continent remained modestly higher come midday following moves overnight by China's central bank that some traders said showed that it was pushing back on weakness in the country's currency, the yuan.
London close: Stocks gain on positive data out of China
London equity markets finished higher with sentiment buoyed by a surprise jump in Chinese exports, but the FTSE 100 underperformed its European peers as a host of stocks went ex-dividend.
Director dealings: James Cropper chairman ups stake
James Cropper revealed on Thursday that chairman Mark Cropper had purchased 4,464 ordinary shares from two members of his family.
BAE Systems names Schlumberger's Brad Greve as next finance director
BAE Systems has named a former Schlumberger executive to be its new finance director.
Broker tips: Ultra Electronics, Synthomer
Shares of Ultra Electronics hit a fresh 52-week high after analysts at Credit Suisse bumped up their target price on the shares of the defence electronic outfit in the wake of its latest half-year numbers.
US open: Stocks rise at the bell following wild trading during previous session
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Thursday following the rollercoaster trading conditions seen during the previous session.
FTSE 250 movers: Funding Circle gains after results; TI Fluids flows lower
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 8% at 19,099. 63 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Xeros offloads Hydrofinity machines and leases in US
Water saving and effluent reduction technology provider Xeros Technology Group has signed two agreements to sell the majority of its Hydrofinity US commercial laundry customer portfolio of leased machines to Eastern Laundry Systems and Wash IQ, previously known as Viking Services, it announced on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Hargreaves jumps on results; BT goes ex-div
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% at 7,257. 89 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Block Energy begins preparations at West Rustavi's well 38Z
Block Energy announced the start of preparations at well 38Z on its flagship West Rustavi field on Thursday, ahead of its planned horizontal sidetrack operations.
Randall & Quilter upbeat on loss portfolio transfer issue
Randall & Quilter announced the issuance of a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance on Thursday, covering workers' compensation, product, auto, and general liability risks.
DeepMatter generates first revenue from 'DigitalGlassware' platform
Digital chemistry company DeepMatter has received the first revenue-generating order for its ‘DigitalGlassware’ platform, it announced on Thursday.
Nationwide fails to provide Northern Ireland customers with Switching Leaflet
The Competition and Markets Authority has accused Nationwide Building Society of breaching the Northern Ireland Personal Current Account Banking Market Investigation Order of 2008, stating that the mortgage lender had failed to supply some of its customers with information on switching accounts.
IronRidge Resources enters drilling-for-equity deal with GeoDrill
Africa-focussed mineral exploration company IronRidge Resources has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding with GeoDrill for a drilling-for-equity programme of up to $4m, or 40,000 metres of drilling, it announced on Thursday.
Germany reportedly studying sale of new debt to finance climate protection
Germany is studying a possible 'U-turn' in fiscal policy which would see Berlin sell new debt to finance a climate protection package, in effect ditching its budget balance goal, a top official said.
AA on track to meet market expectations for the year
Roadside assistance group and insurer AA said on Thursday that it was on track to meet market expectations for the year, with first-half trading earnings set to be ahead of 2018.
Armadale Capital reveals high purity results from Mahenge Liandu
Africa-focussed natural resources investment company Armadale Capital announced “exceptionally high” purity results from ongoing metallurgical test work on diamond drill core from its wholly-owned Mahenge Liandu Graphite Project in Tanzania on Thursday.
American farmers sitting on record soybean stockpiles after sales to China tank
America's soybean farmers were scrambling to find new export markets in response to the sharp drop in Chinese demand, including in Europe, emerging countries in Southeast Asia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Pakistan.