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Tekmar's MacDonald transitions from chairman to CEO
Technology and services provider Tekmar has appointed Alasdair MacDonald to the role of chief executive officer, with immediate effect.
Asia report: Most markets lower amid mixed China data
Most markets in Asia finished weaker on Thursday, as investors digested fresh economic data out of China, and employment figures from Australia.
De La Rue says trading 'positive', revenue in line
Banknote printer De La Rue said on Thursday that trading for the financial year 2020/21 has been positive, with revenue and adjusted operating profit for the first half in line with its expectations.
Rolls-Royce prices £2bn in senior notes as part of recapitalisation
Rolls-Royce has priced an offering of three tranches of senior unsecured notes denominated in dollars, euros and sterling, it announced on Thursday, to raise £2bn, as part of its recapitalisation package.
Hays expects H1 to be 'modestly profitable'
Recruitment firm Hays said on Thursday that first-half trading was expected to be "modestly profitable" despite a significant impact to group fees as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
LondonMetric makes £22.2m from disposals
LondonMetric Property said on Thursday that it has sold four retail properties from its long income portfolio for £22. 2m and bought three convenience stations for £10. 8m.
Mediclinic experiences 'good rebound' in trading since May
Private healthcare provider Mediclinic said on Thursday that its interim performance had been "robust" thanks to "a good rebound" in trading since May.
Europe open: Shares lower on Covid worries, fading US stimulus hopes
European stocks were firmly in the red in early Thursday trade as investors fretted over tightening coronavirus restrictions across Europe, the dwindling hopes of another US stimulus deal and a crunch Brexit summit in Brussels.
Vistry Group secures several new partnership deals
Vistry Group announced on Thursday that its partnerships division has secured contracts and exchanged on joint venture developments with housing providers with a gross development value of £165m, to provide more than 661 new homes.
London open: Stocks fall amid tightening Covid-19 restrictions
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid tightening coronavirus restrictions across Europe and as hopes of further US stimulus faded.
Rathbone Brothers sees funds under management, income rise
Rathbone Brothers reported a 0. 2% improvement in its total funds under management and administration in the first nine months of 2020 on Thursday, to £50. 5bn.
Earnings slip at Mondi despite lower costs
Mondi said its underlying EBITDA for the third quarter was 20% lower year-on-year at €306m (£276. 55m), despite lower costs.
Ryanair cuts winter capacity to 40% on new Covid restrictions
Budget airline Ryanair said it was cutting planned winter capacity by a third due to the latest round of travel restrictions across Europe.
British American Tobacco names Luc Jobin as next chairman
British American Tobacco has nominated Luc Jobin to take over as chairman following the intended departure of Richard Burrows in April 2021.
Domino's Pizza posts rise in Q3 sales, sees FY profit in line
Domino’s Pizza said on Thursday that it expects full-year profit to be in line with market consensus despite the uncertain backdrop, as it reported a rise in third-quarter sales and an "exceptional" digital performance.
Schroders AuM rise in third quarter
Schroders reported a rise in third-quarter assets under management on Thursday.
AO World expecting revenue rise, Mondi sees quarterly earnings slip
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 43 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0. 58% on Wednesday, at 5,935. 06.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid tightening Covid restrictions
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as coronavirus restrictions across Europe are tightened and amid reports London could be put under Tier 2 restrictions as early as Friday.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Cashback, Ocado, EG Group
Shops will offer cashback without consumers needing to make a purchase, under Treasury proposals to protect people’s access to cash. In 2019 consumers received £3. 8bn in cash when paying for items at a till, making it the second most popular way of withdrawing money behind ATMs. - Guardian .
US close: Stocks finish lower as investors sift through earnings
Wall Street stocks finished in negative territory on Wednesday, amid a flurry of corporate earnings.