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FTSE 100 movers: Rio rallies on share buyback; GVC goes ex-div
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% to 7,360. 55 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US existing home sales steady in August
Sales of US existing homes were steady in August, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Barclays upgrades Aveva after capital markets day
Barclays upgraded Aveva to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' on Thursday and lifted the price target to 3,150p from 2,800p following the company's capital markets day a day earlier.
ShoreCap ups Boohoo to 'buy' after share price drop
Shore Capital upgraded online fashion retailer Boohoo to 'buy' from 'hold' on Thursday following a 13% drop in the share price in the last three months.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher ahead of data slew
US stocks looked set for small gains at the open on Thursday as investors shrugged off the trade conflict between the US and China- for now - and looked ahead to a slew of data releases.
London midday: Stocks maintain small gains as pound rallies on retail sales
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Thursday, but gains were modest as the pound was lifted by an unexpected jump in retail sales last month and Brexit hopes.
Rio Tinto outlines $3.2bn share buyback
Rio Tinto outlined its plans to return around $3. 2bn to shareholders on Thursday through a share buyback programme, following the disposal of its coal assets.
Europe open: Stocks rise as trade worries recede; autos rally
European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors brushed aside concerns about trade tensions between the US and China.
Soco International profits rise; to buy Egypt-focused Merlon
Soco International reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Thursday and said it has agreed to buy privately-owned Egypt-focused oil and gas company Merlon for around $215m.
Safestyle swings to loss in 'extremely challenging' conditions
AIM-listed double glazing group Safestyle said on Thursday that it swung to a loss in the first half as revenues dropped in "extremely challenging" conditions.
French Connection interim losses widen amid difficult trading
French Connection was under the cosh on Thursday as the fashion retailer said losses widened in the first half amid difficult trading in the UK.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of retail sales, Rio to the fore
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors continued to brush off trade tensions between the US and China, and looked ahead to the release of UK retail sales data.
Saga appoints insurance veteran James Quin as CFO
Saga, which specialises in products and services for the over-50s, has appointed insurance veteran James Quin as group chief financial officer with effect from 1 January 2019.
Kier Group profits rise despite turbulent markets
Construction, services and property group Kier posted a rise in underlying full-year pre-tax profit on Thursday thanks to a solid performance from all of its divisions.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of retail sales data
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors continue to brush off trade tensions between the US and China and look ahead to the release of UK retail sales data.