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US retail sales post 'solid' increase for December, economists say
Retail sales in the US grew more quickly than expected last month, although according to some economists, the details of the report pointed to household spending coming off the boil.
US jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
Genel Energy celebrates 'successful year'
Exploration and production outfit Genel Energy boasted of a "successful year" on Thursday ahead of its full-year financial results in March.
Vertu Motors buys 4 VW passenger car dealerships in West Yorkshire
Automotive retailer Vertu Motors has bought four Volkswagen passenger car dealerships in West Yorkshire from Goodman Retail, a trading subsidiary of Sytner Group, for around £8. 8m.
Kier Group on track with turnaround plans
Kier Group updated the market on its trading for the period from 15 November to 31 December on Thursday, reporting that it was in line with the board's expectations.
Shoe Zone promotes Charles Smith to chairman
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone has promoted chief operating officer Charles Smith to the role of chairman.
Lamprell sees 2019 revenue at bottom end of guidance
Lamprell cautioned on Thursday that 2019 revenue was set to be at the bottom end of its guidance range, with major project flow in the oil and gas segment still slow.
US pre-open: Futures have Dow Jones opening higher following record close
Wall Street futures were pointing to some early gains on Thursday after the US and China signed their "phase one" trade agreement during the previous session.
Europe open: Stocks dip as traders digest US-China trade deal details
Stocks on the Continent gave up early gains as traders digested what details where available around the US-China trade deal that was inked overnight and tried to figure out what the next catalyst for stockmarkets might be.
The Works hails record Christmas sales; CEO departs
Toys, books and stationery retailer The Works said on Thursday that chief executive officer Kevin Keaney was stepping down after nearly nine years in the role, as it hailed a record Christmas sales performance.
Digitalbox FY profits boosted by better-than-expected operating margins
Digital media business Ditalbox told investors on Thursday that full-year adjusted pre-tax profits and revenues would come in ahead of market expectations after having delivered better than forecast operating margins.
London midday: Stocks retreat as Pearson, Whitbread updates disappoint
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday following disappointing updates from the likes of Pearson and Whitbread, as investors continued to mull over the ‘phase one’ trade deal between the US and China.
No one at Seawave knew of loan from QIA to Lekoil, lawyers say
The plot around the fraudulent loan that sank shares of Nigerian oil company Lekoil thickened overnight after lawyers for the firm that allegedly brokered the transaction denied that it had played any role.
Avation delivers second ATR 72-600 to Braathens Regional Airwasy
Commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation has delivered the second in a series of five new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Braathens Regional Airways, it announced on Thursday, from the manufacturer's facility in Toulouse, France.
ECR Minerals receives 'significant' tax incentive in Australia
Precious metals exploration and development company ECR Minerals updated the market on a “significant” cash refund received by its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia, under the Australian government’s research and development tax incentive scheme.
Galantas Gold continues production amid Omagh difficulties
Gold explorer and producer Galantas Gold Corporation updated the market on operations at its Omagh gold mine in Northern Ireland on Thursday, reporting that concentrate production had continued, operating from stockpiled material.
Hydrogen Group maintains profit expectations amid trading headwinds
Specialist recruitment company Hydrogen Group updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, reiterating that trading conditions were adversely impacted in the UK by both political uncertainty and the impact of the proposed changes to the IR35 legislation on clients' contract hiring plans.
Clinigen sees FY revenues and profits improving
Pharmaceutical company Clinigen expects full-year revenues and gross profits to have improved during its recently wrapped up trading year.
US, China sign phase one of trade 'deal'
The US and China on Wednesday signed an agreement in the first phase of a deal designed to ease the long-running trade war between the two countries.