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Friday preview: Time for a cuppa as the week draws to a quiet close
After a long week that included rate decisions from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, investors will get a chance to kick their feet up on Friday and relax with a nice cuppa.
Europe midday: Shares shrug off eurozone business slowdown, UK inflation warning
European stocks pushed ahead at the opening again on Thursday despite a survey showing a marked slowdown in Eurozone business growth during September.
London midday: Stocks little changed as BoE holds steady on rates
London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors hold breath over Evergrande bond
Markets in Asia were in a mixed state at the close on Thursday, as investors continued to monitor developments around embattled property development giant China Evergrande.
UK economy loses momentum as costs surge
The UK economy stuttered in September, industry research showed on Thursday, as cost pressures mounted and demand eased.
Eve Sleep losses widen in H1 but on track to meet FY expectations
Mattress maker Eve Sleep reported a widening of its first-half losses on Thursday but said it’s still on track to meet expectations for the full year.
Gemfields returns to profit after mines reopen
Gemfields said its mines were back to full operation as the precious gem producer swung back to profit in the first half of 2021.
Ceres Power taps Caroline Hargrove as new technology chief
Fuel cell and electrochemical technology company Ceres Power announced the appointment of Caroline Hargrove as its chief technology officer on Thursday, effective from 25 October.
CVS Group reports solid year for revenue, earnings growth
CVS Group reported a 19. 2% improvement in revenue in its final results on Thursday, to £510. 1m, with “strong” group like-for-like growth of 17. 4% benefitting from “favourable” market dynamics, and its focus on providing quality care to clients and animals.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of BoE rate announcement
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following an upbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Revenue, earnings fall as Harbour Energy integrates Premier Oil
Harbour Energy announced decreased reported production and earnings in its first half on Thursday, in a period in which Premier Oil’s portfolio was included in the company from the end of March.
Europe open: Shares make strong start as Evergrande concerns ease
European stocks pushed ahead at the opening again on Thursday as worries over property developer China Evergrande’s debt eased and investors eyed business surveys along with a rate decision from the Bank of England.
Civitas rejects short seller after AGM revolt
Civitas Social Housing dismissed allegations made by a short seller after the company suffered a shareholder revolt against suspension of pre-emption rights.
City Pub Group trading improves, adds Norfolk location to estate
Pub operator the City Pub Group said on Thursday that trading in city centres had been given a boost by Summer's "staycation" boom and Brits' return to work and study in September.
Mitchells & Butlers reports volatile, 'strengthened' trading
Mitchells & Butlers reported volatile, but “generally strengthened” trading in the 18 weeks since most of its pubs reopened, particularly since restrictions in England were eased on 19 July.
Fuller's benefits from increased footfall and return to office working
Pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Thursday that trading has steadily increased across the board since reopening its estate in July.
Investec lifts earnings guidance, sees rise in interims
Wealth manager and banking group Investec on Thursday raised its earnings outlook driven by strong revenue growth and lower impairments.
Royal Mail sees higher H1 profit as revenues rise 8%
Royal Mail said it expected a rise in first half profits despite rising costs as the pandemic-driven boom in parcel delivery from online shopping continued to drive revenue growth.
Playtech H1 profits rise amid strong online growth
Gambling software developer Playtech reported a rise in first-half profit on Thursday as it said a strong online performance helped to offset longer-than-expected retail closures in Italy.
Royal Mail revenue rises, Mitchells & Butlers trading strong but 'volatile'
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 47 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 1. 47% at 7,083. 37 on Wednesday.