Market Report
Brave Bison anticipating bumper end to financial year
Independent digital media and social video broadcaster Brave Bison Group updated the market on its trading for the year to 31 December on Thursday, saying it expects to report net revenues of approximately £9. 1m - ahead of expectations - and an adjusted EBITDA loss of £0. 9m, which includes a forecast £0. 4m foreign exchange loss.
Ariana upbeat on recent Hot Gold exploration results
Turkey-focussed exploration and development company Ariana Resources announced the results of recent exploration across the Hot Gold Corridor and within its wholly-owned 1 Moz Salinbas Gold Project on Thursday.
Economists upbeat despite weak reading on German November IP data
Economists are largely brushing off a weak reading on German industry, pointing to robust survey results to back up their case.
Weekly US jobless claims dip, secondary filings move further below 2.0m
Initial jobless claims dipped last week alongside a moderate drop in those filed for a second time, a positive signal for the pace of job growth.
North Korea says war is unavoidable after US military drills
North Korea said war with the US is "an established fact", blaming the South Korean and US military exercises that are set to run until Friday.
China November FX reserve data may herald wider yuan trading band
China's foreign exchange reserves were little changed last month, extending a spell of stability which some economists believe might encourage Beijing to take further 'baby steps' towards full-blown FX liberalisation such as widening the trading band for the yuan.
Europe midday: German, Italian political risk to the fore
Stocks have come off earlier highs as political risks in Germany and Italy move to the fore.
CRH not making bid for South Africa's PPC
Irish building materials group CRH has decided not to bid for PPC, the South African rival revealed on Thursday.
Stagecoach 'unlikely' to cut dividend, JPM Cazenove upgrades
Stagecoach's rail outlook has improved and so the dividend is unlikely to be cut, said JPMorgan Cazenove as it upgraded the stock to a 'neutral' rating.
EU sets Sunday deadline for UK to reach Irish border agreement
The European Union has set a deadline of Sunday for Theresa May to present an acceptable solution to the Irish border issue to progress to the second phase of Brexit talks.
S&U still trading as expected
Specialist hire purchase motor finance and property bridging lender S&U updated the market on its trading for the period from 1 August to 6 December on Thursday, confirming it was still trading in line with expectations.
Royal Mail close to agreeing pension and pay deal with unions
Royal Mail looks like avoiding a Christmas strike from postal workers as the mediation process brings the company and unions closer to agreement on pensions, pay and working conditions - with analysts optimistic about the improved relations between the two sides.
London midday: Stocks hold on to gains as M&A provides some cheer
London stocks were holding on to slight gains by midday on Thursday as deal news provided some cheer, but markets were held back by worries about Brexit talks.
Asia report: Markets mixed, RBI stands pat on rates
Major markets in Asia recovered some of Wednesday’s losses on Thursday, after a mixed session on Wall Street overnight.
Ryanair dismisses threat of pre-Christmas strikes
Ryanair pilots in Italy have voted for a short strike on December 15, though the Irish company have shrugged off the threat.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge up as Broadcom boosts Nasdaq
US futures pointed a mostly higher open on Wall Street on Thursday after technology shares recovered in the previous session, with earnings from Broadcom to lend support to the Nasdaq.
IMImobile to acquire Healthcare Communications
Cloud communications software and solutions provider IMImobile has agreed to acquire Healthcare Communications UK - a provider of appointment management and patient experience communications to the UK healthcare market.
On-Line and ADVFN launch 'PlusOneCoin' cryptocurrency
On-Line and ADVFN announced the first phase of their joint ‘PlusOneCoin’ cryptocurrency project on Thursday.
Brexit: Ireland considers changes as May attempts to salvage border deal
Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is willing to consider changes to the post-Brexit border deal which was vetoed by the Northern Ireland's DUP on Monday.
William Hill settles NYX dispute
William Hill has settled a dispute with NYX, a Toronto-listed gaming software company in which the bookmaker owns a stake.