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FTSE 100 movers: Ex-dividends weigh; Ocado rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 7,415. 35 in afternoon trade on Thursday amid renewed concern about trade relations between the US and China.
FTSE 250 movers: Virgin Money soars, Future falters
London's FTSE 250 was higher by 0. 26% at 21,008. 02 in afternoon trade on Thursday, with shares of Virgin Money UK leading the index higher.
Bags for life strong cause for rising plastic pollution
Plastic "bags for life" are one of the chief causes of rising plastic pollution despite having long been billed as a possible solution.
Tata Steel announces 1,000 UK job losses as part of Europe-wide overhaul
Tata Steel Europe has started discussions over plans to axe up to 3,000 European jobs, including around 1,000 in the UK.
TSB confirms locations of 82 branches slated for closure
TSB has revealed which branches are to close as part of a £100. 0m-cost cutting programme announced earlier this week.
City lawyers warn Corbyn's energy nationalisation plans could break EU law
City lawyers said on Thursday that Labour’s plans to take parts of the energy industry under public control would breach European Union laws that guard companies against government takeovers.
Liberum hikes Pets at Home price target after interims
Liberum lifted its price target on shares of Pets at Home to 300p from 240p on Thursday following the company’s interim results earlier in the week.
Canaccord axes target price on iGas
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their target price on exploration and production company IGas Energy in half on Thursday in order to incorporate Westminster's changed stance on fracking.
Ince Group profits triple following international expansion
Ince Group, formerly known as Gordon Dadds Group, on Thursday reported that its interim profits tripled after acquisitions at home and abroad spurred a three digit jump in revenue.
Thursday broker round-up
Derwent London: Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight with a target price of 3,850p.
DX Group shows 'stepped improvement' year-to-date
Delivery solutions provider DX Group told investors on Thursday that the first four months of the trading year had shown "a stepped improvement" over the same period a year earlier.
Phoenix Group exceeds FY cash generation targets
Insurance services provider Phoenix Group issued a strong trading update on Thursday, revealing the group had exceeded 2019 cash generation targets ahead of its Capital Markets Day.
Amigo profits decline on increased impairment and investment charges
Guarantor loans provider Amigo saw profits fall in the six months ended 30 September despite witnessing growth in both customer numbers and revenues.
JP Morgan cuts rating on Johnson Matthey as headwinds mount
JP Morgan Cazenove has downgraded Johnson Matthey, citing structural growth headwinds ahead for the blue chip chemicals and technologies group.
Berenberg lowers target price on Hochschild Mining
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their price target on precious metals group Hochschild Mining from 190p to 170p on Thursday, saying there was "no mercy in these markets".
UK car production falls amid weak domestic market - SMMT
UK car production fell by 4% in October amid declines in consumer and business confidence, according to data released on Thursday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Asia report: Markets finish lower as Trump signs HK bills
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Thursday, as sentiment on the US-China trade front wavered after Donald Trump signed two bills into law in the US overnight, which backed protestors in the ongoing political violence in Hong Kong.
Hornby losses narrow as it scales back discounting
Model train set maker Hornby posted a narrowing of its interim losses on Thursday, with revenue up as it cut back on discounting.
Beijing considering banning US lawmakers - report
China is considering putting certain US legislators on a no-entry list after US President Donald Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law, according to a well-placed source.
Europe midday: Markets fall on trade fears; eurozone sentiment improves
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Thursday as investors feared a new law passed in Washington could scupper progress made in trade negotiations with Beijing.