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UK manufacturing output weakens a touch in November - CBI
Manufacturing output in the UK weakened a touch in November, according to the latest survey from the Confederation of British Industry.
Closure of Twitter office raises regulatory concerns in Brussels
Fresh concerns over Twitter’s ability to comply with stringent European Union regulation emerged on Thursday, after it emerged that its entire Brussels office had left the company.
Europe midday: Shares rally on German Ifo; Dr Martens slumps on warning
European shares rallied at midday on Thursday as a business survey in Germany gave cause for optimism that the looming recession may be shorter than feared.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on Johnson Matthey on product pipeline and possible hydrogen partnerships
Analysts at Berenberg revised their target price for shares of Johnson Matthey from 2,200. 0p to 2,350. 0p, pointing to the manufacturer's product pipeline in Catalyst Technologies and the possibility of partnerships in its Hydrogen Technologies arm.
Fast food delivery workers to strike at Tesco division
Around 400 fast food delivery workers employed by a division of Tesco have voted to take strike action, it was reported on Thursday, in the latest pay dispute amid Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on ATC Group
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on music company ATC Group from 220. 0p to 195. 0p on Thursday despite the firm's improved revenue and profit performance.
London midday: Stocks nudge up as investors mull Fed minutes
London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Thursday as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
Asia report: Most markets rise on back of Fed minutes
Most stock markets in Asia finished in the green on Thursday, as investors digested signals from the US Federal Reserve that it could soon be slowing its pace of tightening.
BoE's Ramsden: rates could fall if economy stabilises
The Bank of England’s Dave Ramsden would consider cutting interest rates should the economy strengthen sufficiently.
Hornby H1 losses widen
Hobby products group Hornby said on Thursday that losses had widened in the six months ended 30 September despite seeing revenues marginally increase throughout the half.
UK seen as best performing property market - report
The UK property market will be Europe’s best performing in the next five years, according to a research report publish on Thursday.
LXi hikes interim dividend despite valuation slide
LXi REIT declared a total half-year dividend of 3. 15p in its interim results on Thursday, up 5% over the prior six months.
Cryptocurrencies gain after Fed minutes
The cryptocurrency market extends Wednesday's gains. Market capitalization has risen almost 2% in the last day to $837 billion, while the main cryptos have been resilient: Bitcoin (BTC) is trading slightly higher and remains near $16,600, while Ethereum (ETH) has gained around 3% and is struggling to consolidate at the $1,200 level.
Half-year revenues strengthen at PayPoint
PayPoint Group reported a jump in half-year revenues on Thursday, supported by a strong performance in its e-commerce arm.
Binance to allocate $1bn into recovery fund for distressed crypto assets
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will look to pour at least $1. 0bn into a recovery fund aimed at buying up distressed crypto assets.
German business sentiment improves in November - Ifo
German business sentiment improved in November, according to a survey released on Thursday by the Ifo Institute.
Safestore upbeat after strong fourth quarter
Safestore reported a 10. 8% improvement in fourth-quarter group revenue in an update on Thursday at constant exchange rates, and 11. 2% at actual exchange rates.
Profits fall at Motorpoint despite revenue surge
Motorpoint Group reported a slide in profits on Thursday, despite record revenues, after the car retailer saw costs accelerate.
Mothercare appoints new CEO; interim profits slump
Mother and child retailer Mothercare posted a drop in interim profits on Thursday as it announced the appointment of Daniel Le Vesconte as its new chief executive officer.
Headlam FY underlying profits seen 'marginally below' guidance
Floor coverings group Headlam said on Thursday that trading in the UK residential sector had continued to be impacted by the ongoing cost of living crisis, leading it to now expect full-year underlying profitability to come in 'marginally below' guidance.