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Friday preview: China activity data, US consumer confidence in the spotlight
Investors' attention at the end of the week will shift to Asia Pacific where a barrage of economic data are due for release in the People' Republic of China.
Europe close: Stocks slip after softer than expected US economic data
European stocks slipped on Thursday following the release of weaker-than-expected readings for US retail sales and manufacturing.
London close: Stocks book small gains on US data deluge
London stocks managed muted gains by the close on Thursday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier as investors digested the latest US retail sales data.
Director dealings: Midwich Group MD makes £0.1m investment
Midwich Group shares were trading flat on Thursday afternoon, after its group managing director spent £0. 1m on shares.
US open: Stocks lower as investors digest data
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as market participants digested a number of key data points.
US retail sales rise in August but demand slowing
US retail sales unexpectedly rose in August but demand is slowing, according to figures released on Thursday by the Labor Department.
Broker tips: Currys, Tate & Lyle, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on electrical retailer Currys, formerly Dixons Carphone, with a 'hold' rating and 70. 0p target price on Thursday, stating it was waiting for a "milder backdrop".
FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders advance; Hilton Food slumps on results
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% at 18,891. 18 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Supreme confident after recent vaping acquisitions
Consumer products manufacturer and supplier Supreme said in an update on Thursday that trading in the current financial year remained in line with market expectations.
FinnCap trading in line, expecting better second half
FinnCap said in an update on Thursday that its recent trading was in line with the expectations it set in its final results in July.
Croma Security wins £6.1m of new annual contracts
Croma Security announced four new contract wins worth £6. 1m in annual revenue on Thursday, equivalent to 17% of total group sales.
US industrial production decreases 0.2% in August
US industrial production decreased 0. 2% month-on-month in August, according to the Federal Reserve, missing market expectations for a 0. 1% increase.
Future Metals makes progress at Australia's Panton project
Future Metals announced on Thursday that ground-based geophysical surveys were “well advanced” at its wholly-owned Panton platinum group metals-nickel project in northern Western Australia, with exploration drilling expected to start in October.
Galantas Gold appoints QME as contractor on Omagh
Galantas Gold announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Flintridge Resources, has appointed QME of Ireland as a mining contractor.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado, housebuilders rally
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,269. 15 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Adobe to buy software design group Figma for around $20bn
Adobe confirmed on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Figma, a web-first collaborative design platform, for around $20bn in cash and shares.
KKR, GIP said to pursue Vodafone's towers division; shares spark
Vodafone shot higher on Thursday following a report that KKR & Co. and Global Infrastructure Partners are among private equity firms competing for a stake in the company’s wireless towers unit.
Credit Suisse upgrades GSK, downgrades AstraZeneca
Credit Suisse upgraded GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday but downgraded AstraZeneca as it took a look at the pharmaceuticals sector.
Greencore appoints Leslie Van de Walle as chair designate
Irish convenience foods group Greencore said on Thursday that it has appointed Leslie Van de Walle as a non-executive director and chair designate.
US initial jobless claims fall to four-month low
First-time unemployment claims fell to 213,000 in the week ended 10 September, according to the Labor Department, down from the previous week's revised print of 218,000 and well below market expectations for a reading of 226,000.