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'Plan B' threatens fragile pub, restaurant recovery - survey
Renewed restrictions to combat Covid-19 threaten the fragile recovery of Britain's pubs, bars and restaurants and thousands of jobs, according to a survey.
US close: Wall Street breaks three-day winning streak
Wall Street stocks closed weaker on Thursday, breaking a three-day rally for the major United States indices.
Europe close: Stocks drift lower as investors weigh up costs of new variant
European shares gave up tenuous morning gains on Thursday and slipped into the red for the most part as investors continued to monitor the efficacy of vaccines against the Omicron coronavirus variant.
London close: Stocks weaker on impact of 'plan B' rules
London stocks closed in negative territory on Thursday, with travel and hospitality shares under the cosh following the introduction of so-called ‘plan B’ Covid-19 restrictions in England.
Friday preview: US CPI, UK GDP in focus
All eyes at the end of the week will be on the latest US consumer price data, which is expected to show that the cost of living is rising as its fastest pace since the early 1980s.
Alien Metals set to re-open dormant underground silver mine
Alien Metals announced on Thursday that, as part of the development of its Elizabeth Hill silver project, it had started work to re-open the historic underground mine.
FTSE 250 movers: Harbour Energy under pressure; Volution gains
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 4% at 23,129. 05 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Broker tips: YouGov, Hunting, Berkeley Group
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on market research agency YouGov from 1,500. 0p to 1,640. 0p on Thursday following the firm's acquisition of Swiss agency LINK Marketing Services.
OptiBiotix signs deal with massive chemist chain in India
OptiBiotix Health said on Thursday that its India subsidiary has signed an exclusive sales agreement with one of the leading hospital and pharmacy chains in the country, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, for the sale of its ‘GoFigure’ weight management product range in India.
US open: Stocks in the red following three-day rally
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday following a three-day rally for major indices.
Minoan Group upbeat on passing of new Greece investor law
Minoan Group updated the market on the passing of “long-awaited” legislation in Greece on Thursday, relating to inward investment into the country.
BoE still likely to lift rates at December meeting, says Deutsche Bank
The Bank of England is still likely to hike interest rates by 15 basis points to 0. 25% at its December meeting despite the rise in uncertainty around the Omicron variant, Deutsche Bank senior economist Sanjay Raja said on Thursday.
Dekel set to end year strong at Ayenouan palm oil project
West African agriculture company Dekel Agri-Vision updated the market on production at its Ayenouan palm oil project on Thursday, reporting a 74. 4% year-on-year increase in November - the highest monthly like for like uplift in production for the year thus far.
Director dealings: Property tycoon Nick Candy ups stake in Audioboom
Kerry Group chief executive officer Edmond Scanlon topped the table of director buys on Thursday, spending more than €1. 1m on shares in the company.
FTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce retreats; AstraZeneca gains
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 7,323. 62 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
YouGov buying Swiss firm LINK for £22m cash
Market research and data firm YouGov announced the acquisition of Swiss market and social research agency LINK Marketing Services on Thursday, for CHF 26. 4m (£21. 7m).
Ideagen raises £104m in oversubscribed placing, PrimaryBid offer
Information management software company Ideagen said on Thursday that it raised gross proceeds of £103. 5m through a placing and an offer on the PrimaryBid platform, to fund its growth plans in the governance, risk and compliance sector.
Greatland Gold reports further positive progress at Havieron
Greatland Gold updated the market on drilling at the Havieron gold-copper project in the Paterson region of Western Australia on Thursday, reporting that the latest results comprised 24 new drill holes, including 20 infill holes and four ‘growth drilling’ holes.
US initial jobless claims fall to 52-year low
Initial jobless claims fell to a 52-year low in the week ended 4 December, according to the Labor Department, as the US jobs market continued to climb out of its Covid-19 pandemic-fuelled hole.
Berenberg raises target price on YouGov following LINK acquisition
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on market research agency YouGov from 1,500. 0p to 1,640. 0p on Thursday following the firm's acquisition of Swiss agency LINK Marketing Services.
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