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London open: Stocks gain on China data but ex-divs, stronger pound weigh
London equity markets rose at the open on Thursday, with sentiment buoyed by a surprise jump in Chinese exports, but gains were capped by strength in the pound and a host of stocks going ex-dividend.
Aviva reviewing Asia business as operating profits rise 1%
Britain's largest life and general insurer Aviva said it was reviewing the future of its Asia business as first half operating profit rose 1%.
Strong H2 underpins annual profits and AUM at Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown reported a rise in annual profit and assets under administration on Thursday following a "particularly strong" second half, as it apologised to clients who have been hit by the recent Woodford fund issues.
Evraz earnings drop 22%; Bellway sees annual profit in line with market views
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open 20 points higher at 7,218.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors digest China data
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors digested Chinese data and continued to keep an eye on any developments in Sino-US trade relations.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Diageo, Ryanair, Debenhams
Rebel MPs are working on a plan to thwart Boris Johnson pursuing a no-deal Brexit on 31 October that involves forcing parliament to sit through the autumn recess, amid growing outrage about the power and influence of his controversial aide, Dominic Cummings. The cross-party group of MPs is looking at legislative options with mounting urgency because of the hardline tactics of Cummings, who one Conservative insider described as running a “reign of terror” in No 10 aimed at achieving Brexit on 31 October at any cost.
US close: Stocks turn in mixed performance as trade remains firmly in focus
US stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday, with a late rally helping erase a massive drop earlier in the session.