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GfK's consumer confidence index jumps six points in May
The relaxing of certain Covid-19 related restrictions has boosted consumer sentiment across the UK as GfK's long-running consumer confidence index has now regained all the ground lost as a result of the pandemic.
Friday preview: PMIs, UK retail sales in focus
The market spotlight at the end of the week will be on a raft of closely-followed Purchasing Managers Indices from across the UK, euro area and US.
Google set to open first retail store in New York this summer
Google announced on Thursday that it would be opening its first retail store in New York this summer where it will sell Pixel phones, Fitbit wearables, Pixelbooks, Nest thermostats and speakers, and more.
Iran's Rouhani says US will lift sanctions
Iran's president said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after the Trump administration withdrew from the nuclear deal signed in 2015.
Spotify partners with Storytel and continues expansion into audiobooks
Spotify announced a further expansion into audiobooks on Thursday through a partnership with Storytel.
US close: Dow Jones reverses prior session's losses amid tech rebound
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Thursday amid a rebound in tech shares.
Broker tips: Ferguson, NatWest, BT Group
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson from 9,100. 0p to 10,000. 0p on Thursday, stating "temporary positives" had amplified an already "strong" performance.
Director dealings: DCC chairman designate makes share purchase
DCC said on Thursday that chairman designate Mark Breuer had acquired 3,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed sales, marketing and support services company.
FTSE 250 movers: Future surges again; Trainline tanks
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 5% at 22,337. 99 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Experian recovers; BT hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 6,983. 69 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
HSBC asks shareholders not to turn up to AGM
HSBC has asked shareholders not to turn up for its annual general meeting despite switching the venue to allow people to attend in person.
US open: Stocks trade higher as tech stocks attempt rebound
Wall Street stocks traded higher early on Thursday amid a rebound in tech shares.
Investors revolt over 888 boss's potential £1.3m bonus
Almost one-quarter of shareholder votes opposed 888's pay policy in a protest against a potential £1. 3m annual bonus for Chief Executive John Mendelsohn.
Bytedance boss steps down from role to 'read and daydream'
The boss of Chinese TikTok’s parent company Bytedance announced he would be stepping down from the role because he lacks managerial skills and preferred “reading and daydreaming” to running the tech giant.
Virgin Galactic shares up 12% after announcing next test flight
Virgin Galactic stock jumped after the space tourism company announced its next spaceflight test had initially been set for 22 May.
Ford launches F-150 EV truck in 'huge' shift to low-emissions vehicles
Ford launched the electric version of its bestselling F-150 pickup truck late on Wednesday in a move seen by experts as a "huge" step in the company's shift towards low-emission cars.
US initial jobless claims fall to 444,000
The number of Americans lining up for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000 in the week ended 15 May, indicating that job growth has picked up across the US in May, despite companies remaining desperate to fill roles.
EasyJet H1 losses widen amid Covid restrictions
EasyJet reported a widening of its first-half losses on Thursday, in line with expectations, as the budget airline continues to take a hit from Covid-related restrictions.
Philly Fed factory index falls more quickly than expected in May
Manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region cooled more quickly than anticipated in May as supply bottlenecks continued to worsen, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.