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QuickQuid owner's former director quits FCA committee
A former director of QuickQuid's owner has left an influential Financial Conduct Authority committee after questions were raised about his suitability because of his role at the collapsed payday lender.
US close: Stocks follow Europe's lead, give up most of Wednesday's gains
US stocks followed Europe's lead and headed south on Thursday as this week's wild ride for stocks continued.
FTSE 250 movers: Travel and oil related issues pace declines
The Chinese coronavirus continued to be the common denominator behind share price movements on the second-tier index on Thursday, although there were some other factors at play, including Russia's reticence thus far to contribute to another reduction in OPEC+ oil production.
Europe close: Coronavirus fears slam stocks
Stocks on the Continent were walloped following news overnight that the rate of new coronavirus infections outside of China had accelerated.
Friday preview: US jobs report, Coronavirus in the spotlight
The focus at the end of the week will be on the US non-farm payrolls report for February, coronavirus permitting.
London close: Stocks slip as coronavirus cases climb outside of China
Shares were firmly in the red on Thursday following news that the COVID-19 coronavirus caseload was rising at an accelerating pace in several countries outside of the People's Republic of China.
Spirent Communications FY profit up as order intake grows
Spirent Communications reported a jump in annual profit on Thursday, with order intake up as it secured more contracts.
US open: Stocks head south as rollercoaster week carries on
US stocks followed Europe's lead and headed south at the bell as this week's wild ride for stocks continued.
IndigoVision reinstates dividend as it returns to profitability
IndigoVision reported a 9. 2% improvement in its revenue in its final results on Thursday, to $50. 2m (£38. 83m).
Broker tips: Anglo American, Aggreko, Cineworld
JP Morgan analysts changed their tune on shares of UK-listed diversified miners in the wake of the recent 15-20% share price falls in the space.
HP rejects raised offer from Xerox
HP Inc has rejected a sweetened, unsolicited offer from Xerox, arguing that it "meaningfully undervalues" the company.
Walker Greenbank's Scion brand to collaborate with Next
Luxury interior furnishings company Walker Greenbank announced on Thursday that its Scion brand has secured a licensing collaboration with high street stalwart Next, which would see Next create and sell an extensive range of homeware, nursery and fashion items.
Barclays cuts Aggreko target price on coronavirus risk
Aggreko's annual results showed the company making progress but the coronavirus outbreak poses a short-term risk, Barclays said as the bank trimmed its share price target.
JP Morgan restarts Anglo American at 'overweight', upgrades BHP
JP Morgan analysts changed their tune on shares of UK-listed diversified miners in the wake of the recent 15-20% share price falls in the space.
Gresham House acquires TradeRisks in £7m deal
Alternative asset manager Gresham House announced the acquisition of TradeRisks for an initial consideration of £7m on Thursday, with further consideration of up to £4m payable subject to the achievement of certain performance criteria.
Knights Group acquires Shulmans and ASB Law
Legal and professional services company Knights Group announced the exchange of contracts to acquire Leeds-based independent law firm Shulmans for a total consideration of up to £20. 1m on Thursday.
Europe midday: Stocks slide with coronavirus firmly in focus
Stocks on the Continent remained firmly in the red in afternoon trading following news overnight that the rate of new coronavirus infections outside of China had accelerated.
FTSE 100 movers: TUI hit again; Admiral gains on results
London’s FTSE 100 was down 2. 1% at 6,673. 30 in afternoon trade on Thursday as markets were gripped by coronavirus worries again.
Asia report: Markets follow Wall Street higher after IMF package
Markets in Asia finished higher on Thursday, as investors digested the news that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was preparing a $50bn aid package to help alleviate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
CMA urges retailers "to act responsibly" during coronavirus outbreak
Britain's competition watchdog warned traders against trying to "take advantage of people" on the back of the current coronavirus outbreak.
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