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FTSE 100 movers: Shire gains but GKN slumps as new CEO leaves before even starting
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% to 7,387. 65 in afternoon trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest retail sales figures.
NAHB housing market index hits eight-month high in November
Sentiment among US housebuilders unexpectedly improved in November, hitting an eight-month high, according to data released on Thursday.
Babcock wins RAF contracts worth £160m
Engineering services company Babcock has been awarded three “significant” new regional contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide technical support services to the Royal Air Force.
Harwood Wealth sees FY earnings, revenue ahead of market views
AIM-listed Harwood Wealth Management said on Thursday that full-year revenue and adjusted earnings are set to be ahead of market expectations.
US jobless claims unexpectedly rise
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Victoria to buy floor tiles manufacturer Keraben for €274m
Floor coverings manufacturer and designer Victoria has agreed to buy Keraben, a European manufacturer of branded floor and wall ceramic tiles, for a total consideration of €274. 1m from Tensile-Keraben Holdings.
London midday: Stock rebound limited as pound ticks up on retail sales
London stocks had nudged just a touch higher by midday on Thursday, putting the brakes on a two week selloff but able to make no real ground because the pound ticked up on UK retail sales figures.
Dart Group flies higher as it posts jump in H1 profit and revenue
Shares in Dart Group flew higher on Thursday after the Jet2 owner posted a jump in first-half profit and revenue, although it also warned of increased losses in the second half as it continues to invest in additional aircraft, advertising and people.
Belvoir Lettings abandons merger offer for The Property Franchise Group
AIM-listed Belvoir Lettings has abandoned its proposed merger offer for The Property Franchise Group, saying it was “disappointed” that the company declined to enter into a dialogue.
Qinetiq first-half profit up, maintains expectations for FY18
FTSE 250 defence technology group Qinetiq reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Thursday as it maintained its expectations for FY18.
Ted Baker revenue rises despite challenging conditions
Retailer Ted Baker posted a 7. 3% jump in revenue for the 13 week period from 13 August 2017 to 11 November on Thursday, despite challenging conditions across some of its global markets.
Close Brothers loan book rises, hails good start to year
FTSE 250 merchant bank Close Brothers reported a 1. 4% rise in its loan book for the first quarter, saying it has made “a good start” to the year with continued strong profitability across all three divisions.
Investec operating profit up 12% in first half
Investec posted a rise in operating profit for the first half on Thursday thanks to a solid performance form its asset management and wealth & investment businesses.
London open: Stocks little changed ahead of retail sales data
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday after ending the previous session at a six-week low, as investors eyed the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.
Galliford Try appointed to leading education building framework
The building division of FTSE 250 housebuilding, regeneration and construction group Galliford Try has been awarded all six lots that it bid for on the Education and Skills Funding Agency's school building framework.
CMA unconditionally clears Just Eat's acquisition of Hungryhouse
The Competition and Markets Authority has unconditionally cleared Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse, saying the deal does not raise any competition concerns.
Glaxo's Trelegy Ellipta gets EU approval for treatment of COPD
GlaxoSmithKline and Innoviva have been granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission for their Trelegy Ellipta once-daily single inhaler triple therapy for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Prudential new business profit up 17%
Prudential said on Thursday that life insurance new business profit rose 17% in the first nine months of the year, reflecting higher sales and more favourable economic conditions.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of retail sales
London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Housing crisis, broadcasters, LSE, energy users
Theresa May will signal that tackling the housing crisis will be a key theme of next week’s budget as pressure mounts on the chancellor, Philip Hammond, to release fresh resources to invest in building new homes. MPs and ministers have been urging the chancellor to spend more on housebuilding, since the general election campaign underscored younger voters’ concerns about the difficulties of getting on the property ladder. – Guardian.