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Asia report: Markets close mixed after signing of trade deal
Markets in Asia were mixed as they closed on Thursday, as investors reacted to the signing of a much-anticipated first phase trade deal between the US and China overnight.
Pearson slumps on trading update, CFO departure
Pearson shares slumped on Thursday after the education publisher said full-year adjusted operating profit was set to come in at the bottom end of its guidance range and announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
Senate receives Trump impeachment articles
The US House of Representatives sent articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate on Wednesday, charging him with of abuse of power and obstructing a Congress investigation.
4imprint delivers further 'encouraging' organic revenue growth
Promotional products group 4imprint said it had delivered further "encouraging" organic revenue growth during the second half of 2019.
Halfords backs FY profit guidance after Christmas sale rise
Halfords maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday as it posted a rise in sales over the festive period.
Big Yellow Q3 revenues up against weak economic backdrop
Self storage group Big Yellow reported a 1. 9% rise in third quarter revenue as political and economic uncertainty continued in the lead-up to the UK General Election.
Petrofac inks supplier agreement with SSE for Seagreen wind farm project
Oil and gas industry service provider Petrofac has been tapped by SSE Renewables to design, supply and install HVAC onshore and offshore substations for the Seagreen wind farm project.
Ibstock turns in 'resilient' FY performance
Brick manufacturer Ibstock said on Thursday that it expects to deliver full-year adjusted underlying earnings broadly in line with market expectations after delivering a "resilient trading performance" in 2019.
Vivo Energy responds to report on Moroccan fuel retail industry
Downstream petroleum company Vivo Energy's Moroccan subsidiary has received a report from investigators in charge of the Conseil de la Concurrence's ongoing review of the competitive dynamics of the African nation's fuel retail industry.
Wood Group surges as core earnings set to rise
Wood Group surged on Thursday after the oilfield services provider said full-year core earnings were set rise on the year.
PPHE buys out joint venture partner on New York property
Hospitality real estate company PPHE Hotel Group has acquired the 50% interest in W29 Development from its joint venture partner, for a total consideration of $3. 3m (£2. 53m) plus associated acquisition costs.
Workspace sees 'good momentum' in third quarter
Workspace Group reported “good momentum” in its third quarter on Thursday, with strong customer demand leading to enquiries averaging 1,001 per month, up from 907 year-on-year, and lettings reaching 113 per month, from 98.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals banking on rest of year after first half struggles
Dechra Pharmaceuticals updated the market on its trading for the half-year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting that its outlook for the full year was in line with management expectations.
Rank Group raises expectations on underlying profit
Rank Group announced an increase in its profit forecasts on Thursday, following further positive trading in its digital operations and the Grosvenor and international venues businesses, underpinned by cost savings from its transformation programme.
London open: Stocks muted after trade deal; Pearson slumps on update
London stocks were muted in early trade on Thursday after the US and China signed their ‘phase one’ trade deal, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate updates from the likes of Pearson and Whitbread.
Increase in selling space underpins Primark performance for AB Foods
Associated British Foods updated the market on its trading for the 16 weeks to 4 January on Thursday, reporting that its outlook was unchanged, with progress expected - on both a reported and an IFRS 16 adjusted basis - in its adjusted earnings per share for the year.
Hays warns on profits as Brexit, bushfires, weak Germany hit fees
International recruitment firm Hays on Thursday warned of a lower first-half operating profit as its main markets were hit by economic uncertainty.
N Brown shares slump after profit warning
Clothing retailer N Brown warned on profits on Thursday, pinning the blame on a "highly promotional markets" and lower revenue from its credit lending service.
Inchcape to buy Daimler's Mercedes-Benz distribution operations in Colombia
Automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape has agreed to buy Daimler's Mercedes-Benz passenger car and private vans distribution operations in Colombia for an undisclosed sum.
Bakkavor revenue rises, FY seen in line with expectations
FTSE 250 food manufacturer Bakkavor said on Thursday that full-year results will be in line with expectations, as it posted a rise in sales.