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FTSE 100 movers: Property companies rally; Ashtead hit by United Rentals update
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 9% at 7,229. 14 in afternoon trade on Thursday as investors digested news that the UK and EU had reached an agreement on Brexit.
Falling motor vehicle output drags on US industrial production in September
Industrial production in the States shrank a tad more than expected last month on the back of weakness in factory sector activity and mining.
Philly Fed index slips a tad more than anticipated in October
Factory sector activity in the US mid-Atlantic region continued to hum along at a steady pace in October, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
US housing starts fall by less than expected in September
US housing starts fell more sharply than anticipated during the previous month, albeit due to weakness in the volatile multi-family segment.
EU, UK agree Brexit deal but DUP rejects proposals
Britain and the European Union agreed a Brexit deal with a compromise reached on the contentious Northern Ireland border even though the Democratic Unionists refused to support it.
Jobless claims rise a touch less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little less than expected last week, according to figures released by the Department for Labor on Thursday.
Europe midday: Markets rise after Brexit breakthrough
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Thursday, albeit off their best levels of the session, after the UK and the EU finally agreed upon a Brexit deal.
Honeywell beats Q3 earnings estimates but cuts revenue guidance
Honeywell International on Thursday raised its forecasts for full-year earnings after beating analyst expectations, but guided lower on revenues following issues in its safety and productivity solutions division.
Tissue Regenix warns of lower revenues and EBITDA
Regenerative medical devices group Tissue Regenix warned on Thursday that full-year revenues would be roughly 15-20% lower than anticipated after a delay in bringing increased manufacturing capabilities onstream.
US Morgan Stanley jumps after Q3 earnings boosted by fixed income and investment management
Morgan Stanley posted better than expected earnings for its latest quarter, driven by its activities in the fixed income space and from its investment management arm, despite the volatility seen in financial markets over the period.
EU clears Greene King acquisition
Greene King said on Thursday that the European Commission has cleared its £2. 7bn takeover by Hong Kong's CK Asset Holdings.
Berenberg lifts Asos price target
Berenberg upped its price target on shares of online fashion retailer Asos to 3,000p from 2,500p on Thursday, a day after it posted a slump in full-year profit on the back of restructuring costs.
US pre-open: Futures point to gains as UK and EU strike last minute Brexit deal
US futures had stocks opening higher on Thursday as markets breathed a sigh of relief after a draft Brexit deal was struck between UK and EU officials.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch trade, Brexit developments
Markets in Asia once again finished in a mixed state on Thursday, with investors keeping their wallets in their back pockets as they awaited developments on both the US-China trade and Brexit fronts.
Rathbone reports asset growth, warns on margins
Rathbone Brothers on Thursday reported third quarter growth in funds under management but warned that its investment plans will diminish operating margins.
Unilever Q3 sales growth misses expectations
Consumer goods giant Unilever reported weaker-than-expected growth in third-quarter sales on Thursday as growth in India and China slowed.
Moneysupermarket Q3 revenues rise but money segment underperforms
Moneysupermarket shares slumped on Thursday after the price comparison website posted a rise third-quarter revenue thanks to a solid performance from its home services segment, but said the money business underperformed.
London midday: Stocks and sterling rally on Brexit deal but analysts sceptical
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as the pound rose after the UK and the European Union reached a deal on Brexit.
Agronomics puts $1.5m into lab-made leather firm VitroLabs
Agronomics has completed a subscription of $1. 5m in US-based VitroLabs, it announced on Thursday, which is developing laboratory-produced, cruelty-free leather.