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FTSE 250 movers: Tullow recovers, John Laing tumbles
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 09% higher at 20,665. 62 in afternoon trade on Thursday, with Tullow Oil leading the index upward.
Zibao Metals in talks to sell trading subsidiary
Zibao Metals Recycling Holdings noted the surge in its share price on Thursday and said it is in talks to sell off its trading subsidiary, Masterpiece Enterprises, for a consideration "at or around book value" in the group's accounts.
Belvoir acquires estate agency Lovelles
Property franchise Belvoir Group acquired estate agency business Lovelles on Thursday via its wholly-owned Newton Fallowell subsidiary.
ECB chief sees 'some signs' of stabilisation in euro area economy
Policymakers at the European Central Bank sounded a slightly more positive note on the outlook for economic growth and inflation in the single currency bloc, but continued to keep all its options open, while calling on euro area national governments to increase fiscal spending where possible and necessary.
US jobless claims hit more than two-year high
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, hitting a more than two-year high, according to data from the Labor Department.
Trump and top advisers to discuss China trade tariffs on Thursday
The US President and his top councillors on economic and trade issues will meet on Thursday to analyse whether or not to proceed with fresh trade tariffs on nearly $160. 0bn-worth of Chinese exports on 15 December.
Thursday broker round-up
Synthomer: JP Morgan upgrades to neutral with a target price of 300p.
ECB keeps interest rates and pace of QE unchanged, as expected
The European Central Bank kept all its main policy settings unchanged, issuing a statement identical to that published after the governing council's previous meeting.
Fuller, Smith & Turner FY profit flat
Pub group Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Thursday that full-year profits were flat, with a "good" performance from its managed pubs.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open ahead of trade talks
US futures were pointing to a somewhat muted open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve voted unanimously on Wednesday night to keep policy unchanged and ahead of discussions between the President and his top trade advisors.
Keller Group to boost payout, appoints new chief executive
Keller Group announced changes to its trading and dividend plan on Thursday, while the business also confirmed the appointment of its interim chief executive on a permanent basis.
Starcom makes good operational progress in recent months
Remote tracking, monitoring and protection technology provider Starcom updated the market on its recent progress on Thursday, reporting that it had achieved “good” headway across all fronts, cementing what the board called a “strong foundation” for sustainable future growth.
Air Partner acquires Redline Worldwide in £10m deal
Aviation services group Air Partner has acquired the entire issued share capital of Redline Worldwide, trading as Redline Assured Security, it announced on Thursday, which it described as a global aviation security solutions and training company.
Acquisitions drive growth for Cohort in first half
Independent technology group Cohort reported first-half revenue of £60. 2m on Thursday, rising from £39. 5m year-on-year, adding that on a like-for-like basis, revenues were up 17%.
Robinson FY revenues on track for growth
Plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer Robinson told investors on Thursday that its revenues looked set to have grown year-on-year.
Vianet reports revenue and earnings growth in first half
Business data platform provider Vianet Group reported a 9. 5% improvement in revenue in its first half on Thursday, to £8. 41m.
WANdisco secures $1m extension to Chinese contract
Live data company WANdisco said it had signed a $1m extension to an existing contract with an unnamed Chinese customer.
Europe midday: Markets muted after Fed holds firm; ECB eyed
European stocks were subdued at noon on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered no surprises, while the European Central Bank's upcoming policy announcement was also in focus.
London midday: Stocks in the green as traders eye election results
London stocks were higher by midday on Thursday, with sterling weaker as Britons headed to the polls to cast their votes in the general election.
Genel and Gulf Keystone face late payments from Kurdistan
Genel Energy and Gulf Keystone shares fell after the oil companies said the Kurdistan government was delaying payments due in late 2019 until January 2020.