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Market Pulse
16 Feb
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Results round-up: Coca-Cola, Drax, Lancashire Holdings

Drinks bottler Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company upped its dividend 10% after a calendar year that saw flat volumes and a dip in sales due to currency but much improved profits thanks to improved costs and efficiencies.

16 Feb
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More misery pending as Aslef rejects Go-Ahead's Southern deal

Members of the Aslef union have rejected a deal with the Southern passenger train brand, which would have spelt the end to a long-running and painful dispute on the rails in southern London and the South of England.

16 Feb
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FTSE 250 movers: Cobham tanks on warning; challengers boosted by Panmure note

London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 5% to 18,724. 63 in afternoon trade, with Cobham taking a beating after another profit warning.

16 Feb
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FTSE 100 movers: Shire gains on results; ex-divs weigh

London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% to 7,284. 98 in afternoon trade as ex-dividend stocks weighed on the index.

16 Feb
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Philly Fed index surges to 43.3 in February

Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly improved in February, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

16 Feb
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US housing starts drop 2.6% in January

US housing starts fell 2. 6% in January, according to figures released by the Commerce Department.

16 Feb
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ECB aiming to be 'steady hand' in uncertain global economic climate

The European Central Bank is aiming to be a "steady hand" during a period of global uncertainty, according to the minutes of the ECB’s meeting in January, when it stood pat on interest rates.

16 Feb
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US businesses to close as 'Day Without Immigrants' boycott launched

Businesses in several cities throughout the US will close on Thursday as immigrants across the country unite for their "Day Without Immigrants" boycott.

16 Feb
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Broker tips: Qinetiq, challenger banks

Canaccord Genuity downgraded defence technology specialist Qinetiq to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ as it noted the company’s solid third-quarter update on Wednesday but said shares were up with events.

16 Feb
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US initial jobless claims rise less than expected

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.

16 Feb
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88 Energy to move Arctic Fox rig in April

Oil and gas explorer 88 Energy said that Doyon Drilling’s Arctic Fox rig is to move to the Icewine 2 appraisal well in April after the completion of drilling on a nearby acreage.

16 Feb
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Gulfsands funded to 2018 with new £4m facility

Syria, Tunisia, Colombia and Morocco-focussed oil and gas company Gulfsands Petroleum announced on Thursday that it finalised a secured term facility of up to £4m with its major shareholders.

16 Feb
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Shire earnings beat estimates and remains 'extremely optimistic' for 2017

Shire has reported fourth quarter sales and earnings that beat City estimates, with the drugmaker confident of generating strong top- and bottom-line growth in 2017.

16 Feb
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Solo Oil raises £2m to fund joint venture commitments

Solo Oil announced on Thursday that it raised £2m before expenses through a company-sponsored placing of 400 million new ordinary shares of 0. 01p, at a price of 0. 5p per placing share, representing approximately 5. 7% of the issued share capital prior to admission of the placing shares.

16 Feb
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Chariot awarded 75pc stake in new Morocco permit

Atlantic margins-focussed oil and gas exploration company Chariot Oil & Gas announced on Thursday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Oil & Gas Investments Morocco, was awarded a 75% interest and operatorship of the Kenitra Offshore Exploration Permit in partnership with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines, which holds a 25% carried interest.

16 Feb
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Jarvis Securities beats chairman's pessimism in full-year results

Jarvis Securities posted its final results for the year to 31 December on Thursday, with revenue from continuing operations rising to £8. 32m from £7. 61m in the prior year.

16 Feb
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London midday: Stronger pound, miners and ex-divs weigh on FTSE

London equities were lower at noon on Thursday as a fall in the dollar combined with several blue chips going ex-dividend, as UK investors awaited fresh catalysts.

16 Feb
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Zegona declares second dividend for 2016

European telecommunications, media and technology sector investor Zegona declared a second interim dividend for the full year to 31 December on Thursday.

16 Feb
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Asia report: Markets finish mixed as Toshiba tumble continues

Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, once again failing to match the heady highs seen in the US overnight, with technology conglomerate Toshiba continuing its big tumble.

16 Feb
Thursday broker round-up

QinetiQ: Canaccord downgrades to Hold with a target price of 285p.