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Sector movers: Higher-than -expected CPI sparks profit-taking
Cyclical areas of the market such as Autos&Parts and interest-rate sensitive segments such as homebuilders and REITs paced losses on the FTSE 350 following the release of a worse-than-expected reading for UK consumer prices in July.
Europe close: Stocks slip amid profit-taking, inflation concerns
Shares on the Continent fell back with traders in the City citing profit-taking and a worse-than-expected reading for UK inflation in July for the move.
Broker tips: Gem Diamonds, BHP
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price for shares of Gem Diamonds on the back of the miner's second quarter trading statement.
London close: Stocks fall as inflation beats forecasts again
London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after the latest UK inflation data which showed consumer prices climbed at their fastest clip in 40 years in July.
Thursday preview: Philly Fed index, Fedspeak in focus
The market spotlight will continue to be on the US on Thursday with a flurry of key economic indicators scheduled for release, alongside at least two Fed speakers.
Credit Suisse bumps up target price for BHP, but stays at 'neutral'
Credit Suisse analysts reiterated their 'neutral' recommendation for shares of BHP Group following what they described as a "solid" set of results out of the mining group.
US open: Stocks slip with Fed minutes, rising bond yields in focus
US stocks were trading on the back foot on Wednesday after better-than-expected retail sales data heightened investors' focus on the latest meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve which were due out later in the session.
Director dealings: Gooch & Housego directors make the most of share slump
A number of Gooch & Housego directors made the most of a plunge in the company’s share price on Thursday, after the company issued a profit warning despite a record order book.
Exploration underway at Rockfire's zinc deposit in Greece
Gold, base metals and minerals explorer Rockfire Resources said on Wednesday that exploration was underway at its wholly-owned Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece, operated under its 100%-owned subsidiary Hellenic Minerals.
NWF chair to step down at end of September
Specialist distributor of fuel, feed and food NWF Group announced on Wednesday that David Downie would step down from the board on 29 September.
Oriole identifies further gold targets in Cameroon
West Africa-focussed explorer Oriole Resources updated the market on its 90%-owned Central Licence Package (CLP) project in Cameroon on Wednesday, with further gold targets identified.
Gattaca confident after strong second half
Engineering and technology recruitment firm Gattaca said on Wednesday that it was expecting group continuing net fee income to have risen 4% year-on-year to £44m for the financial year just ended.
Sanderson Design Group inks licensing deal with Disney
Interior design and furnishings company Sanderson Design Group announced an “exciting collaboration” with Disney on Wednesday.
Condor Gold upbeat on updated resource estimate at La India
Condor Gold announced the results of an updated mineral resource estimate on its wholly-owned La India Project in Nicaragua on Wednesday.
Calnex reports 'solid progress' against its strategy
Telecommunications test and measurement technology company Calnex Solutions said in an update on Wednesday that it had made “solid progress” against its strategy in the first few months of the new financial year.
Serabi Gold reports positive sampling from Tapajos region
Brazil-focussed miner and developer Serabi Gold updated the market on operations in the Tapajos region of the country’s Para State on Tuesday, reporting total July production of 2,703 ounces.
US retail sales flatten out in July, but details stronger
Americans spent at a slightly lower than expected pace last month, although the details of the report were stronger.
FTSE 100 movers: Entain, Persimmon out of favour
The FTSE 100 was down 0. 32% at 7,511. 72 at 1420 BST.
FTSE 250 movers: Balfour Beatty gains, ASOS slumps
The FTSE 250 was down 0. 72% at 20,190. 94 at 1400 BST.
ASOS COO, CFO Mat Dunn to step down amid restructure
ASOS shares slumped on Wednesday after the online fashion retailer said that chief operating officer and chief financial officer Mat Dunn will step down from his roles as the company restructures its executive team.