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Evraz shares rise on fourth quarter production numbers
Evraz updated the market on its trading for the fourth quarter and 2019 full year on Thursday, reporting that in the final quarter of the year, its consolidated crude steel output rose by 2. 1% quarter-on-quarter.
US close: Late rally leaves stocks higher
US stocks closed higher on Thursday as indices were buoyed by a solid rally late in the session despite the World Health Organisation declaring the Wuhan coronavirus a global emergency.
Friday preview: Chinese manufacturing, TalkTalk in focus
The market spotlight at the end of the week would fall on an official survey of manufacturing sector conditions in China at the start of the year.
Aston Martin set to choose between funding from Geely or Lawrence Stroll
Aston Martin has convened a board meeting to decide on an emergency fund raising round.
Broker tips: Ultra Electronics, Restore
Analysts at Berenberg bumped up their target price on shares of Ultra Electronics following the comapny's latest Capital Markets Day.
Berenberg bumps up target on Ultra Electronics but says valuation 'full'
Analysts at Berenberg bumped up their target price on shares of Ultra Electronics following the comapny's latest Capital Markets Day.
Europe close: Stocks retreat as coronavirus cases keep growing
Stocks fell sharply on Thursday as the death toll and number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China continued to rise overnight, amid reports of multinationals in the country moving to curtail their activity for the time being.
Russia closes border with China to prevent coronavirus contagion
The Russian government has ordered the closure of its land border with China in an attempt to avoid contagion from the outbreak of a new coronavirus in the Asian giant.
Director dealings: Oakley Capital director ups stake
Oakley Capital Investments revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Laurence Blackall had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed asset manager.
London close: Stocks finish lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
London stocks remained in the red at the close on Thursday, as the pound rallied after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, with worries about the spread of the coronavirus denting risk appetite.
Best of the Best hikes expectations after transition to online
Online competition operator Best of the Best reported a 6. 7% improvement in its total revenue for the first half on Thursday, to £7. 6m.
Restore ends 2019 in line with expectations
Document management and business relocation service provider Restore updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, saying it continued to deliver on its strategy to create shareholder value through “consistent and reliable” organic growth, selective acquisitions and margin expansion opportunities.
Keywords Studios looks to new games consoles to boost business
Video games technical and creative services provider Keywords Studios updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, saying it expected to report full-year revenues of around €326m (£274. 46m), representing a 30% increase year-on-year.
Deloitte and ex-partners fined £1m over Comet collapse
Deloitte and two of its former partners have been fined a total of £1m for failures in handling the administration of Comet, the collapsed electricals retailer.
US open: Stocks turn red as coronavirus outbreak remains firmly in focus
US stocks opened lower on Thursday as market participants largely remained focus on the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
FTSE 250 movers: Avast under pressure again; Centamin shines
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1% at 21,252. 84 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: BT slumps after results; Unilever gains
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1. 5% at 7,368. 05 in afternoon trade on Friday, dragged lower by coronavirus worries and a stronger pound.
US Q4 GDP edges past forecasts despite slower consumption
America's economy edged past growth forecasts at the end of 2019, thanks to a strong showing from foreign demand as imports fell sharply, which helped to offset slower spending by households.
Berenberg raises target on Restore following 'excellent' year
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price on support services firm Restore on Thursday following an "excellent year" for the business.
Minority ethnic pensioners are '24% worse off' than the rest
The minority ethnic pensioners are around 24% or £3,350 a year worse off than their white counterparts in the UK and there is an even greater divide for women.
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