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Initial US jobless claims fall more than expected despite California fires
Initial jobless claims in the US fell back by more than expected over the course of the preceding week.
System1 interim profits climb after revenue growth
System1 Group on Thursday reported a jump in interim profit on the back of a strong increase in revenue from its operations in the Americas.
Purplebricks turns a profit despite weakening UK property market
Estate agency business Purplebricks saw trading turn profitable over the six months ending on 31 October despite a weaker UK property market.
SocGen lifts M&S to 'hold' after H1 results
Societe Generale upped its stance on shares of Marks & Spencer to 'hold' from 'sell' on Thursday and lifted the price target to 189p from 179p following the retailer's first-half results a day earlier.
Thursday broker round-up
Associated British Foods: Goldman Sachs upgrades to buy with a target price of 2,750p.
Eurozone GDP forecast cut as slowdown takes hold
Eurozone GDP growth estimates were lowered to 1. 1% for 2019 from 1. 2% as global trade fears increased, the European commission said on Thursday.
Europe midday: German stocks lead the pack on US-China trade deal news
Stocks are bounding ahead across the Continent following reports that the US and China have agreed to begin rolling back previously-imposed trade tariffs as part of a phase one trade deal.
Berenberg lowers SSE to 'hold' as transition looks to be priced in
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their rating on energy company SSE from 'buy' to 'hold' on Thursday, stating the group's transition was now priced in.
John Lewis trucks to be fuelled by cow manure to cut emissions
Retailer John Lewis its delivery trucks would run on cow manure from 2021 in an effort to cut carbon emissions.
Rolls-Royce sees FY profits at lower end after Trent repair costs blowout
Rolls-Royce forecast full year profits at the lower end of expectations as the cost to fix its troubled Trent 1000 engine blew out by another £800m and a final fix date was delayed until 2021.
Co-op Bank losses widen in Q3
Losses at the Co-operative Bank widened in the third quarter as it took a hit from payment protection insurance claims.
US pre-open: Stocks point to higher start as US and China agree to roll back tariffs
US futures had stocks moving to the upside at the start of trading on Thursday as Beijing and Washington agreed to roll back tariffs on each other's goods as part of an effort to secure a phase-one trade deal.
Flutter Entertainment posts higher Q3 revenues
Paddy Power-owner Flutter Entertainment reported a rise in revenues for the three months ended 30 September thanks to the good growth witnessed in both its sports and gaming units.
House prices post lowest growth this year in October - Halifax
UK house prices recorded their weakest growth this year in October, according to figures released by mortgage lender Halifax on Thursday.
China and the US agree to phase out tariffs as part of phase one deal
Chinese and US officials agreed to phase out the tariffs previously imposed on each other’s goods, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman said.
BHP investors rebel over anti-climate change lobby groups
BHP was given a sharp warning from shareholders on Thursday over its continued support for mining industry lobby groups opposed to the Paris climate change accord.
Sainsbury's profits fall 15% after ASDA deal failure
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's on Thursday reported a 15% fall in interim profits due to the phasing of cost savings, higher marketing costs and tough weather comparatives.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed as fresh trade concerns emerge
Stocks in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, amid market chatter that a long-anticipated trade deal between the US and China could possibly be delayed.
BAE Systems reiterates FY guidance in Q3 update
British multinational defence and aerospace firm BAE Systems reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday despite cautioning that it was still being buffeted by geopolitical uncertainties - including the forthcoming general election in the UK.
IMI remains on target following margin improvement
IMI on Thursday said that its full-year results were on course to meet expectations after the engineering firm's margins improved, amid efforts to implement cost-cutting measures.