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US pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of GDP data
US stocks looked set for a mostly higher open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest GDP reading.
Royal Mail resumes international deliveries after cyber hack
Royal Mail said it had resumed overseas tracked and signed-for services to all destinations for online customers after the cyber attack by ransomware gang Lockbit, which has links to Russia.
London midday: FTSE touch higher ahead of US GDP
London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK retail sector and eyed the release of US GDP data.
FTSE 250 movers: Sweet for Tate & Lyle, Wizz hits turbulence
FTSE 250: 19,910. 13, +0. 54% at 1150 GMT.
Retail sales slide in January - CBI
Retail sales fell sharply in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, reversing festive gains.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on earnings news, but Polymetal fades
European shares were higher on Thursday as the corporate results dump continued, with solid earnings underpinning sentiment, although Polymetal lost its shine as it mulled moving its London listing.
Europe open: Shares up on strong earnings; Polymetal tanks on Kazkh news
European shares made a strong start to Thursday’s session as the corporate results dump continued.
IDS Q3 revenues fall as strike over pay drags on
Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) said third-quarter revenues fell as its dispute with workers over pay dragged on.
JPMorgan says Lloyd's insurers 'on cusp of a golden era', upgrades Hiscox
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Hiscox on Thursday as it took a look at Lloyd’s insurers.
Provident Financial breaks with history to change name, CEO to step down
Provident Financial Group is to change its name after more than 140 years to Vanquis Banking Group, the subprime lender said on Thursday.
Foxtons says 2022 results ahead of expectations but outlook cautious
Estate agent Foxtons said on Thursday that full-year revenue and operating profit were set to be ahead of market expectations following revenue growth across all segments, but struck a more cautious note on the outlook.
Rank enjoys strong Christmas, leaves guidance unchanged
Rank Group left its full-year guidance unchanged on Thursday, despite seeing an uplift in trading over Christmas and the New Year.
Jet2 upgrades full-year profit expectations
Jet2 upgraded its full-year profit expectations on Thursday as it said winter forward bookings had continued to strengthen.
Just Group sales rise despite equities, bonds turmoil
Financial services company Just Group on Thursday reported a rise in 2022 revenue and held profits guidance.
Fevertree warns over cost pressures
Fever-Tree shares fell on Thursday after the posh tonic maker warned over ongoing cost pressures.
Wizz Air narrows losses as bookings, fares rise
Hungary-based budget airline Wizz Air narrowed losses in the third quarter on the back of fare increases and higher booking volumes.
IG posts 'record' revenues, profits dip
IG Group Holdings reported a slip in interim profits on Thursday, despite record revenues, as costs mounted.
JLEN makes first foray into green hydrogen with German deal
Environmental infrastructure fund JLEN has made its first investment into the green hydrogen sector with the acquisition of a 33% equity stake in Foresight Hydrogen for up to €5. 7m.
3i 'on track' to deliver further growth
3i Group said it was on course to deliver further annual growth on Thursday, despite macroeconomic headwinds, following a positive third quarter.
Playtech sees sharp jump in annual earnings
Gambling software maker Playtech said it now expected annual earnings to rise by at least a quarter, driven by its business-to-business a Snaitech operations.