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UK consumers cautious as economy reopens - GfK
UK consumer sentiment took a cautious turn in April as concerns about new strains of Covid-19 and the economy tempered the enthusiasm recorded earlier in 2021.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, ECB's Lagarde in focus
Financial markets' focus at the end of the week will be on the release of a raft of surveys that will give investors a better handle on just how quickly economies are recovering as lockdowns are lifted and vaccines are rolled out.
Europe close: Stocks up on expectations for accelerated ECB bond buying
European shares moved back towards record territory on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it would accelerate its bond purchases and that rate-setters were not discussing phasing out their stimulus.
China's Xi calls for international collaboration to cut emissions
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged countries to work together to reduce their carbon emissions at a US-led summit on Thursday.
Facebook to start testing ads on Instagram Reels feature
Facebook announced on Thursday it would start testing ads on its Instagram Reels in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia.
US existing home sales undershoot forecasts in March
Sales of second hand homes in the US undershot came in below forecasts in March due to a mix of higher prices, higher mortgage rates and a dearth of available supply.
London close: ECB policy announcement gives stocks a boost
Stocks in London finished above the waterline on Thursday, as investors digested the latest decision from the European Central Bank, which left the door open for a so-called “recalibration” to its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP).
Director dealings: Flowtech Fluidpower chairman ups stake
Flowtech Fluidpower said on Thursday that chairman Roger McDowell had acquired 750,000 ordinary shares in the xxxx listed technical fluid power products supplier.
Broker tips: Vitec Group, Centamin
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on camera supports manufacturer Vitec Group from 990. 0p to 1,180. 0p on Thursday, stating there was now "a brighter picture" for the group.
Greatland Gold begins drilling at Juri joint venture
Precious and base metals exploration and development company Greatland Gold announced the start of drilling under the Juri joint venture with Newcrest Mining on Thursday.
Renalytix AI wins 10-year US government contract
Renalytix AI announced on Thursday that the United States government has granted it a 10-year ‘Governmentwide Acquisition Contract’ (GWAC) to provide ‘KidneyIntelX’ early-stage kidney disease bioprognostic testing services.
RWS puts in good first half performance
Language services and technology company RWS reported good first half performance on Thursday, despite foreign exchange headwinds, with revenue in line with its own expectations.
GB Group finishes year ahead of market expectations
Identity data technology company GB Group reported a 9% improvement in total revenue and organic constant currency revenue for the 2021 financial year on Thursday, to £217m, ahead of updated market consensus expectations.
US open: Stocks lower despite stronger-than-expected jobless claims data
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday despite a better-than-expected jobless claims report.
Weekly US jobless claims surprise to the downside again
US jobless claims continued to slip lower, contrary to economists' expectations.
BofA hikes target on Centamin citing balance sheet 'strength'
Analysts at Bank of America raised their target price for shares of Centamin, highlighting to clients the group's multiple strengths.
Berenberg raises target price on Vitec
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on camera supports manufacturer Vitec Group from 990. 0p to 1,180. 0p on Thursday, stating there was now "a brighter picture" for the group.
Odey bets against Deliveroo shares - report
Odey Asset Management has taken a short position against Deliveroo in the first evidence of hedge funds betting against the food delivery group's shares, the Financial Times reported.
Etihad Airways to stop operating Boeing 777-300ER jets in 2021
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday it would no longer operate Boeing 777-300ER jets after 2021, its chief executive said.
