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US pre-open: Futures in the green ahead of jobless claims figures
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as major indices looked set to try bounce back from another day of heavy losses ahead of this week's jobless claims report.
London midday: Stocks pare losses; AB Foods slides after update
London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade just a touch lower by midday on Thursday, as investors digested news that China had cut lending rates.
Deliveroo posts tasty rise in Q4 gross order value
Online food delivery platform Deliveroo reported a 36% rise in fourth-quarter gross transactional value as it hit a top-of-guidance 70% increase during 2021.
JPMorgan upgrades Ryanair, downgrades IAG
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Ryanair but downgraded IAG on Thursday as it took a look at the European airline sector.
Euro area CPI rises as expected in December on inflation in services
The cost of living in the single currency bloc rose as expected last month amid a jump in services and energy prices.
Kier Group performs 'well' in H1 despite inflationary pressures
Infrastructure services and construction firm Kier Group said on Thursday that it had "performed well" in the first half of the trading year, despite inflationary pressures, and now expects to deliver interim results in-line with internal expectations.
UK house prices continue to rise as new listings dwindle
The number of new properties coming to market continued to slide in December, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, pushing house prices higher.
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods lifts FY profit expectations
Premier Foods said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be above market expectations after three strong quarters of trading and after the Mr Kipling brand enjoyed its "biggest ever" Christmas.
German producer prices clock in with fastest rise ever in December
A surge in natural gas prices stoked the fastest pace of increase in German producer prices ever at the end of 2021.
Revolution Bars hit by Omicron over Xmas but sees FY in line
Revolution Bars Group said it was confident of meeting full-year expectations despite a decline in trade over Christmas as Covid Omicron cases surged.
The Gym Group revenues rise; CFO Mark George to depart
The Gym Group reported a jump in full-year revenues on Thursday and hailed a good start to the new year as it announced the departure of chief financial officer Mark George, who is leaving to take up the same role at Wickes.
City Pub Group FY revenues increase as Covid-19 impacts lessen
Pub landlord City Pub Group said on Thursday that it had generated a 38% increase in revenue to £35. 4m in 2021 as its locations were less affected by closures and restrictions stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic during the year.
London open: Stocks edge down; AB Foods slumps on update
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, having opened in the black, as investors digested news that China had cut lending rates.
How long will sideways trading and "boring" price action last for Bitcoin?
The world's largest cryptocurrency continues to languish below $42,000, far from its recent highs that saw the price approach its first control zone or resistance at $45,000. Similarly, the price is holding above its support just below $40,000, set by the January 10th lows. Bitcoin maintains a sideways movement between these two prices, giving no sign of a breakout in either direction. Wednesday's declines, amid a general pummeling of risk assets, left a low near $41,000, the worst change for Bitcoin in 10 days since it hit a floor at $39,800.
Hochschild Mining hits production targets, reiterates guidance for costs
Precious metals miner Hochschild Mining met its forecasts for full-year output and production costs.
Network International FY underlying earnings seen slightly ahead of market expectations
Payments solutions provider Network International said on Thursday that full-year underlying earnings were expected to come in slightly ahead of market expectations after group total revenues beat consensus estimates.
Europe open: Shares lower as inflation worries hit sentiment
European stocks opened in subdued mood on Thursday despite a rally in Asian stocks overnight, as investors fretted about inflationary pressures.
PBoC cuts key lending rates by less than expected
China's central bank trimmed two key lending rates overnight in a bid to bolster activity in the country's property sector and in order to help small businesses.
Wincanton FY profit to exceed market expectations, shares surge
Wincanton shares surged on Thursday after the logistics firms said full-year profit was set to exceed market expectations following a strong performance in the third quarter.
Entain lifts lower end of FY guidance as Covid curbs ease
Ladbrokes and Bwin owner Entain raised the lower end of core earnings guidance despite a 9% fall in fourth-quarter online net gaming revenue against a tough 2020 comparator.