Latest News
Asia close: Geopolitical headlines dampen sentiment, China real estate and HK casino operators in focus
Stocks in Asia Pacific failed to catch a bid despite the bounce put in by Wall Street overnight.
Weekly US jobless claims surprise to the upside
Initial US jobless claims rose unexpectedly during the previous week.
US retail sales jump past forecasts in August
American consumers retrenched less than feared last month despite the impact from the Delta variant of Covid-19.
Manufacturing in US Northeast dodges Delta impact in September, Philly Fed says
Manufacturing conditions in the US mid-Atlantic region exceeded forecasts by a wide margin in September, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Europe close: Ryanair gives travel and leisure names a boost
European stocks finished higher on Thursday as a positive update out of RyanAir, Europe's largest airline, which served to lift some of the gloom hanging over the sector.
IG Group revenues grow on 'strong' Q1 performance
Online trading platform operator IG Group said on Thursday that it had delivered a "strong first-quarter performance", driven by the size and quality of its client base.
IP Group portfolio company confirms IPO intentions, inks MOU with Oracle
Intellectual property company IP Group said on Thursday that portfolio company Oxford Nanopore Technologies had confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding and a cornerstone investment agreement with Oracle Corporation.
EU car registrations continue to fall in July and August
New car registrations plunged across Europe in August and July, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, principally driven by worldwide semiconductor shortages.
Good Energy rebuffs 'hostile and highly opportunistic offer' from Ecotricity
Energy firm Good Energy has rebuffed yet another "hostile and highly opportunistic offer" from Ecotricity that it claims significantly undervalues the business.
Novacyt FY revenues potentially 'materially affected' by outcome of DHSC dispute
Biotechnology company Novacyt warned on first-half revenues on Thursday as a result of its ongoing dispute with the US Department of Health and Social Care.
Co-op strikes partnership with Amazon
The Co-op has inked a partnership with ecommerce giant Amazon that will allow customers across the UK to do their entire grocery shop online via Amazon Prime with same-day delivery.
Sky broadband drops out in parts of Scotland
Sky customers across Scotland saw their internet connection drop out around about 1300 BST on Thursday.
London close: Stocks carve out gains ahead of 'quadruple witching'
London stocks managed to close in the black by midday on Thursday, with a strong showing from the likes of Rolls-Royce and Ashtead lending support.
US open: Stocks head south following retail sales and jobless claims report
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as investors digested last month's retail sales report and a bigger-than-expected increase in initial jobless claims.
DJ Ethereum Lost 1.79% to $3487.77 at 5 p.m. ET -- Data Talk
2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Ethereum is down $63. 66 today or 1. 79% to $3487. 77 .
DJ Bitcoin Lost 1.76% to $47101.62 at 5 p.m. ET -- Data Talk
2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Bitcoin is down $846. 26 today or 1. 76% to $47101. 62 .
DJ Iress Says Takeover Talks With EQT Have Ended Without Agreement
2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. By Stuart Condie .
*DJ Silver Lake Price Target Raised 5% to A$2.10/Share by Macquarie
2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. (END) Dow Jones Newswires.
Important Legal Notice about News Sources: Pilling and Co Stockbrokers Ltd. is not responsible for the content or accuracy of third party news and we may not share the views of the author or publisher. We provide third party news for your convenience and information only and make no representation or endorsement whatsoever and hereby exclude all liability for any loss or damage that may be incurred by you as a result of your access or use. Please note that third party content may be subject to terms and conditions imposed by the third party owner of that content.
The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested.