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US pre-open: Wall Street futures point to modest gains
Wall Street futures were pointing to modest gains ahead of the bell on Thursday as major indices look set to try and reclaim some of yesterday's losses.
Norway wealth fund backs NatWest plan to buy back more govt stock
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said it would vote in favour of a proposal letting UK bank NatWest buy back more of its stock from the British government.
Hipgnosis shares surge after $1.4bn takeover by Concord Chorus
Shares in troubled Hipgnosis Songs Fund rocketed by a third on Thursday after the music rights investor said it had agreed a $1. 4bn takeover by US-based Concord Chorus, a music and theatrical rights firm, in attempt to end months of infighting over the company's leadership and secure its future.
Volex FY results seen ahead of market expectations
Critical power and data transmission products manufacturer Volex said on Thursday that its full-year performance was seen ahead of market expectations as "strong organic growth" was driven by its " attractive positions" in diversified end markets.
TSMC forecasts jump in second-quarter sales
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Thursday it expects sales to jump in the second quarter on strong demand.
London midday: Stocks rise as oil prices continue to drop
UK stocks were rising on Thursday but had given up some of their earlier gains by lunchtime with investor risk appetite still shaken by a sell-off earlier in the week, though falling oil prices were helping bolster markets for the time being.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on upbeat EZ construction data
European shares were steady on Thursday as investors shrugged off another weak session in the US overnight, with a jump in eurozone construction helping drive late morning sentiment.
Keystone Law Group expects to meet full-year expectations
Keystone Law Group posted higher full-year revenues and profit, and said it expected to meet market expectations for the year ahead.
Deliveroo still a 'sell' despite solid Q1, says Shore Capital
Food delivery platform Deliveroo impressed the market with forecast-beating first-quarter numbers on Thursday, but they weren't enough for Shore Capital to change its 'sell' rating on the stock.
Eurozone construction jumps in February
Eurozone construction sparked in February, official data showed on Thursday, up notably on the previous month.
Lendinvest makes 'good progress' against strategic objectives in H2
Mortgage platform operator Lendinvest said on Thursday that it made "good progress" against its strategic objectives in the second half of the trading year.
Anglesey Mining names new CEO
North Wales-focussed miner Anglesey Mining has appointed Robert Marsden to the role of chief executive officer.
Manolete returns to profit as completion volumes run at record highs
Insolvency litigator Manolete Partners said on Thursday that it has seen "strong momentum" and a return to profit through a combination of new case investment and case completion volumes running at record highs and an increasing bias towards larger cases.
Asia report: Most markets shrug off Wall Street sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets showed resilience on Thursday, with most indices closing higher despite overnight losses on Wall Street.
Empire Metals completes third phase of drilling at Pitfield
Empire Metals announced the successful conclusion of its third phase of reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Thursday.
Loungers steams ahead with 'rapid site rollout'
Cafe-bar and restaurant chain operator Loungers has continued its "rapid site rollout", with an opening every 10 days so far this year.
Petrofac wins $350m services contract in Equatorial Guinea
Energy services group Petrofac has won a contract with the national oil company of Equatorial Guinea worth $350m over five years.
Berenberg initiates coverage of W7 owner Warpaint at ‘buy’
Berenberg initiated coverage of Warpaint on Thursday with a ‘buy’ rating and 550p price target as it said the company’s highly cash-generative business model and debt-free balance sheet support strong top-line growth.
Rank Group on track for full year after strong third quarter
Rank Group reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday, after third-quarter revenues were boosted by strong trading at Mecca bingo.
Foxtons hails strong start to year as sales market improves
Foxtons hailed a strong start to the year on Thursday as the sales market improved and the London estate agent grew its market share.