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Thursday preview: Packed diary includes British Land, National Grid, Thomas Cook
Thursday is expected to be the second busiest day on the European corporate calendar this month, with results and updates from the likes of 3i Group, British Land, Countryside, Experian, Grainger, Investec, Just Group, National Grid, Mothercare, Royal Mail, Sophos and Thomas Cook.
Market buzz: New calls for Big Four break-up, Grayling to confirm East Coast rail deal
1600: Shares of Smurfit Kappa are down after US rival International Paper says it will not go "hostile" in its attempts to take over the company.
Burberry profits and cashflow outstrip forecasts
Burberry presented a smart first set of full year results under new chief executive Marco Gobbetti, pinning on a £150m buyback buttonhole as well as outstripping City forecasts despite a slight wrinkle in revenues.
Crest Nicholson craters as flat house prices, rising costs hit margins
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year but profit margins are being squeezed by the softer housing market, sending its shares to 16-month lows.
Playtech takes steps to protect Asia gaming arm
Playtech said business-to-business gaming revenues had mostly improved in recent months though it was having to take steps to protect its position in Asia as revenues were hit by strong competition.
Paddy Power confirms talks with FanDuel over US merger
Paddy Power Betfair confirmed it is in talks over a potential merger of its US business and US-based FanDuel to target the US sports betting market.