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Netflix posts lower-than-expected Q1 net new adds, guides lower for Q2
Netflix posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits overnight but added fewer new subscribers than analysts on Wall Street had penciled-in, sending its shares plunging in after-hours trading in New York.
Thursday preview: ECB, Rentokil in focus
All eyes on Thursday will be firmly on the European Central Bank as its governing council meets to decide on policy.
US close: Reopening stocks lead indices higher
Wall Street stocks were in the green at the closing bell on Wednesday, with all three main indices enjoying a positive session.
Europe close: Stocks bounce after court gives go-ahead to EU rescue fund
European stocks finished the session moderately higher albeit only after the drubbing endured the day before, as investors responded positively to earnings updates from Heineken and semiconductor maker ASML.
Hackers steal Apple product plans from supplier Quanta
A group of hackers named REvil reportedly stole and published product blueprints from Apple’s supplier Quanta Computer and were holding other blueprints under $50m ransom.
FDA finds undesirable conditions at plant that ruined millions of vaccine doses
The US Food and Drug Administration said that it had found poor and unsanitary conditions at the Baltimore plant that had ruined millions of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses.
London close: Stocks mixed as Covid fears reignite in Asia
Stocks finished in a mixed state in London on Wednesday, as investors watched rising numbers of Covid-19 infections outside of Europe, particularly in Japan and India, after a slightly lower-than-expected CPI print in the UK.
Nostra Terra progresses portfolio expansion in Tunisia
Texas-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company Nostra Terra reported progress with the planned strategic expansion of its portfolio into Tunisia on Wednesday.
Director dealings: Joules founder lowers stake
Joules Group revealed on Wednesday that founder Tom Joules had disposed of 5. 25m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed clothing company.
Broker tips: Travis Perkins, Carnival, Avast
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on builders' merchant Travis Perkins from 1,800. 0p to 2,020. 0p on Wednesday following a division-by-division investigation.
Berenberg ups Carnival target price to reflect 'euphoria'
Berenberg increased its price target for Carnival to reflect "euphoria" about recovery stocks but kept its 'sell' rating on the shares.
BetMGM seeing 'strong momentum' in North America, says business 'accelerating'
BetMGM hailed continued the "strong momentum" that it was seeing in North America, telling shareholders that business was continuing to accelerate.
Pressure groups to lobby UN over menthol tobacco - report
The US government is facing further pressure to ban menthol cigarettes after campaign groups lobbied the United Nations over the issue, it was reported on Wednesday.
EU sets out classification for 'green investments'
The European Union has rolled out its classification system for what constitutes a "green investment" in order it was hoped to help investors better channel money towards the sector.
US open: Stocks trade higher, Nasdaq quickly reclaims early losses
Wall Street stocks all traded higher at the open on Wednesday, reversing some early losses for the Nasdaq.
Daimler to cut shifts for 18,500 workers due to chip shortage
Daimler was forced to put up to 18,500 workers in Germany on short-time shifts due to the impact of the global shortage of chips.
Canaccord initiates coverage of Avast at 'buy'
Canaccord Genuity has initiated coverage of blue chip security specialist Avast with a ‘buy’ recommendation.
President Energy pleased with progress in Rio Negro
America-focussed exploration and production company President Energy updated the market on its activities in Argentina’s Rio Negro province on Wednesday, reporting that well LB-1001 in the Las Bases field had been placed on stream following its workover.
Inspiration's SLE gets approval for ventilator in China
Medical technology company Inspiration Healthcare announced on Thursday that SLE, the specialist neonatal ventilator manufacturer it acquired in July, has received regulatory approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to sell the enhanced version of the ‘SLE6000’ in China.
Berenberg says 'hold' Rio Tinto after weak start to 2021
Berenberg kept its 'hold' rating on Rio Tinto shares after the FTSE 100 miner reported a weaker start to 2021 than the broker expected.