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James Fisher sees FY 'modestly' below expectations
Marine services company James Fisher said it expected full year profits to be “modestly below” expectations but ahead of last year's £56. 1m.
Grainger to forward-fund Canning Town development, James Fisher warns on profits
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 36% at 7,429. 78 on Wednesday.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Workers' rights, UK car production, RBS, Nando's
Boris Johnson’s admiration for Donald Trump will lead to workers’ rights being ripped up if the Conservatives win the general election next month, the leader of Britain’s trade unionists has warned. Frances O’Grady, the general secretary of the TUC, said a lack of detail in the Tory party’s manifesto disguised a hidden agenda of US-style deregulation of the sort favoured by the US president. – Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Trump signs Hong Kong bill
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday amid renewed concerns over relations between the US and China, with a firmer pound also likely to weigh.
Grainger to fund £55m Canning Town development
UK residential landlord Grainger said it had agreed to forward fund a 132-home private development in London's Canning Town for £55. 5m.
US close: Markets finish higher amid thirst for trade clarity
Wall Street’s indices finished in positive territory ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, following further conversations between officials in Washington and Beijing.