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German GDP seen slowing substantially in Q4
Germany's economy grew a tad less quickly than expected in the third quarter and economists believed that a notable slowdown was on the cards for the final three months of 2021.
Origin Enterprises makes 'strong start' to trading in 'seasonally quiet' Q1
Agriservices group Origin Enterprises said on Thursday that it had made a "strong start" to trading in its "seasonally quiet first quarter" compared to last year when carry-over of stock on-farm reduced demand.
Anexo signs 'major' deal with broker MCE Insurance
Credit hire and legal services provider Anexo has signed a major agreement with UK-based broker MCE Insurance, it announced on Thursday, to offer post-accident claims services to all of MCE's non-fault insurance customers.
Jefferies says 'buy' IHG in bullish hotels note
Jefferies urged investors to 'buy' InterContinental Hotels as the broker chose hotels as its top subsector in the leisure industry.
Poolbeg adds Daniel Hoft to scientific advisory board
Clinical-stage infectious disease pharmaceutical company Poolbeg announced the appointment of Daniel Hoft to its scientific advisory board on Thursday.
Good Energy to sell renewable assets, invest more in Zap-Map
Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy Group announced the intended sale of its 47. 5MW renewable asset portfolio as part of a strategic shift to energy and mobility services on Thursday, driven by further investment in electric vehicle mapping platform Zap-Map.
London midday: Stocks nudge higher in quiet trade
London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Thursday amid fairly quiet trade, with US markets closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Europe midday: Shares cling on despite gloomy German outlook
European were still in positive territory on Thursday despite data showing a bleak outlook for the German economy and rising Covid cases on the Continent.
Serica Energy achieves first production at Columbus field
North Sea-focussed upstream oil and gas company Serica Energy updated the market on its Columbus field in the Central North Sea on Thursday, announcing that first production had been achieved.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Bank of Korea hikes policy rate
Markets closed in a mixed state in Asia on Thursday, with South Korean equities in focus after the Bank of Korea hiked interest rates.
Genincode moving towards 'a number of important milestones'
Predictive genetics company Genincode said on Thursday that it was now moving towards "a number of important milestones" which will drive its growth and profile over the coming years.
UK retail sales strong in November but cost pressures a concern - CBI
UK retail sales were at their strongest level for this time of year in November, according to the latest survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
Investors expect more volatility and less volume on oversold Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies have maintained their positions in recent days, with little movement in the prices of the main cryptoassets by market capitalization. Meanwhile, analysts warn that volatility may rise and volume may fall due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the US and the close of the month of November. Bitcoin is trading in a price range that holds $55,500 as support, while rallies remain limited to $60,000. However, experts warn that drops to $53,000 are still possible.
RBC Capital ups Capita to 'outperform', cites signs of stabilisation
RBC Capital Markets upgraded outsourcer Capita on Thursday to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’ and lifted the price target to 70p from 55p, saying it was "one for the brave".
Michelmersh Brick FY revenues and profits projected to top market expectations
Building materials company Michelmersh Brick said on Thursday that its trading performance had continued to be positive in the final quarter of the financial year, with full-year revenue and profits both seen topping market expectations thanks to "strong demand" seen in its end markets.
John Menzies extends ground services contract with easyJet
Aviation logistics provider John Menzies announced on Thursday that its Menzies Aviation division has secured an extension to its long-standing ground services partnership with easyJet at 21 airports across Europe.
Secure Trust expects FY pre-tax profits at top end of consensus estimates
Retail and commercial banking group Secure Trust said on Thursday that it now anticipates full-year pre-tax profits will be above the top end of analysts' consensus estimates.
Cake Box slumps as CEO and spouse sell 3m shares
Cake Box shares slumped on Thursday after the company’s chief executive and his partner sold 3m shares in a placing.
Vivo Energy agrees to $2.3bn buyout by Vitol
Vivo Energy on Thursday said it had agreed to be taken over by Dutch commodities trader Vitol Investment in a deal worth around $2. 3bn.
PayPoint revenues rise as it repositions itself post-pandemic
PayPoint reported net revenue from continuing operations of £56. 1m in its first half on Thursday, up 20. 9% year-on-year, which it said was driven by a “proactive recovery” from the prior year impacts of Covid-19.