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US close: Stocks end session lower on back of weaker industrials
Fears of a partial government shutdown saw US stocks close lower on Thursday as weaker industrials also weighed on investors.
FTSE 250 movers: AA stalls on broker note; NewRiver keeps rolling along
Shares in motor rescue and insurance group AA were under the cosh on Thursday as Barclays retained its 'overweight' stance on the group but slashed the price target to 200p from 270p as it lowered its 2019 EBITDA forecasts.
Barratt Developments in JV with Swindon Council
Barratt Developments and Swindon Council on Thursday said they had formed a joint venture to develop approximately 250 hectares of land with around 2,670 new homes over the next 20 years.
Whitbread warns tough UK trading conditions brewing
Pubs-to-coffee shop group Whitbread said third quarter group sales rose 0. 3% in tough market conditions, adding that the harsher UK environment and inflation would pose challenges in the year ahead.
May, Macron hold talks as UK pledges £44m on Calais security
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK for a summit with Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday as Britain announced an extra £44. 5m to increase Channel border security.
Affordable housing threatened by office conversions - LGA
Allowing developers to convert offices into housing without planning permission was “detrimental” to local communities and reduced affordable home availability, the Local Government Association (LGA) said on Thursday.
US tax cuts boost Balfour EPS by 4%, says Numis
The boost from US tax cuts should provide a 4% earnings per share boost at infrastructure construction specialist Balfour Beatty, broker Numis said on Thursday.
UK taxpayer to foot £200bn bill for PFI projects - NAO
The UK taxpayer will be on the hook to the tune of £200bn into the 2040s under private financing deals even if no new projects are agreed, the government's spending watchdog said on Thursday.
Balfour Beatty sees positive impact from US tax cuts
Balfour Beatty said US President Donald Trump's tax cuts will result in a one off £20m non-cash credit from the revaluation of US deferred tax liabilities.
TRIG buys Irish onshore windfarm for €72m
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) on Thursday said had bought the 41. 2 megawatt Irish Clahane wind farm and its 13. 8mw extension for €72m.
Tritax Big Box buys distribution centre for £36m
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box REIT on Thursday said it had bought a distribution centre in Cheshire for £36m.
BHP looking to offload US shale oil unit
Mining giant BHP said it was looking at offloading its US shale oil business either a trade sale, demerger or public offering.