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Friday preview: Euro area consumer confidence, US Thanksgiving Day retail sales
The market spotlight at the end of the week was to be on a batch of readings for consumer confidence in the euro area's three largest economies, Germany, France and Italy.
Europe close: Stocks extend gains on thin trading volumes
European shares extended their recent gains on Thursday as a closely followed business survey in Germany gave cause for optimism that the looming recession may be shorter than feared.
London close: Stocks manage small gains as sterling rallies
London stocks finished just above the waterline on a globally-quiet Thursday, as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, while traders across the pond were enjoying their day off for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Broker tips: Rainbow Rare Earths, Johnson Matthey, ATC Group
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage of Rainbow Rare Earths with a 'buy' recommendation and a 33. 0p price target on Thursday, implying a whopping 228% upside.
Director dealings: Seeing Machines director raises stake
Seeing Machines revealed on Thursday that non-executive Michael Brown had acquired a further 604,203 ordinary shares in the London-listed technology group.
EnSilica upbeat as strong trading continues
Chipmaker EnSilica said in an update on Thursday that the strong trading it experienced in the year ended in May had continued through the new financial year.
FTSE 100 movers: Intertek rallies on update; Kingfisher under pressure
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,467. 35 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Standard Chartered starts search to replace veteran CFO Halford - report
Standard Chartered has reportedly kicked off the search for a successor to its veteran finance chief.
FTSE 250 movers: Investors stick boot into Dr Martens over profit warning
FTSE 250: 19,571. 34, up 0. 36% at 1423 GMT.
Dr Martens shares slump on margins warning as interim profits slip
Shares in Dr Martens slumped on Thursday as the famous UK shoe brand warned of lower core profit margins after interim profit fell on weaker direct-to-consumer sales in the second quarter and said it would raise prices to offset inflation.
Apple interested in buying Manchester United in £5.8bn deal - report
Technology giantsApple is reportedly interested in buying Manchester United in a £5. 8bn deal.
DeepMatter shares plunge as board proposes delisting
DeepMatter Group said in an update on Thursday that it has been in discussions with its major shareholders and potential institutional investors in relation to securing capital to fund its future working capital requirements.
Arkle discovers pegmatites on Mine River Block
Arkle announced the discovery of pegmatites in its Mine River Block on the Wexford-Wicklow border in Ireland on Thursday, in a new search for lithium.
Tekmar agrees extension of Barclays trade loan facility
Offshore energy technology and service provider Tekmar has agreed an extension of its existing trade loan facility with Barclays to at least July 2023.
Cambridge Cognition finds local partner for China expansion
Brain health technology developer Cambridge Cognition announced an expansion in the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Luca Healthcare on Thursday.
Turkish central bank cuts rates again despite surging inflation
The Turkish central bank cut interest rates again on Thursday despite surging inflation.
Karelian finally gets date for Lahtojoki land survey meeting
Karelian Diamond Resources announced on Thursday that the National Land Survey of Finland meeting in relation to the Lahtojoki diamond deposit was set to be held on 14 December.
Berenberg initiates coverage on Rainbow Rare Earths at 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage of Rainbow Rare Earths with a 'buy' recommendation and a 33. 0p price target on Thursday, implying a whopping 228% upside.
Atalaya makes progress at southern Spain projects
Atalaya Mining updated the market on its ongoing exploration programme at projects in southern Spain on Thursday, including Proyecto Masa Valverde (PMV), Proyecto Ossa Morena (POM) and Proyecto Riotinto East (PRE).
Gateley expecting strong first-half performance
Legal and professional services group Gateley reported a “strong” first-half performance in a trading update on Thursday, with revenue 22% higher year-on-year, to be at least £76m.