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London close: FTSE hits 10-day high after strong retail data
London stocks finished at a 10-day high on Thursday, lifted by miners, retailers and financials, while the pound given a boost by an unexpected jump in retail sales last month and Brexit hopes.
Sector movers: Life insurers bounce, retail flat despite strong data
Life insurers were in the pink again on Thursday, while the retailers were flat despite strong industry data.
City eye for a fashion guy: Burberry splits analysts
Burberry shares were hit as suited and booted City analysts cast their eye over the London Fashion Week debut of the fashion house's new creative director, Ricardo Tisci.
Sky suitors auction to decide takeover by end of week
An auction to decide the buyer of Sky will be decided by Saturday evening after the battle between 21st Century Fox and Comcast reached a stand-off.
Ryanair chairman holds on but support wanes
Ryanair chairman David Bonderman survived an investor vote on Thursday, though received a slight 'bloody nose' from shareholders.
Diageo profits to be diluted by emerging markets volatility
Diageo has been buffeted by "increased volatility in some markets" and heightened emerging market foreign exchange instability in recent weeks, which will results in a £45m hit to profits.
UK retail sales unexpectedly increase
UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped last month, with increases across all sectors except food and clothing.
Aston Martin aims for £5bn IPO valuation
Aston Martin has confirmed pricing for its London initial public offer that would give the luxury carmaker a valuation of up to £5. 07bn and propel it into the upper echelons of the FTSE 250.
IG Group struggles to keep up pace in first quarter
IG Group found it hard to match up to the speedy start seen last summer, with the online trading provider's revenues down 5% in the first quarter of its current financial year.