International News
Roku soars after impressive debut earnings report
Digital streaming business Roku greatly surpassed market expectations in its first earnings report since going public in September, sending its stock price soaring in after-hours trading.
Ryanair widens website offer to include event tickets
Low-cost airline Ryanair, in partnership with digital ticketing agency Coras, has launched a new digital initiative aimed at selling theatre, music and sporting tickets to its customers on Thursday.
Not the bees: UK to support ban on insect-harming pesticides across Europe
The government said on Thursday that it would uphold a proposed EU ban on pesticides that place bees and other insects in danger, marking a reversal of the government's post-Brexit plans.
US initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China inflation satisfies, RBNZ holds
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, with investors watching the progress of Donald Trump’s tour of the region and digesting fresh inflation data out of China.
UK growth forecast to slump as EU grows at fastest in decade - EC report
The euro zone economy is expected to grow at its fastest rate in a decade this year, after European Commission forecasts were hiked on Thursday, while investment in UK seen weakening next year.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of tax bill details
US futures pointed to a mildly weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday as investors braced for more earnings news and details on the Senate’s tax bill.