Asia report: Markets mixed as oil retreats from four‑month high
Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday as oil prices continued to pull back from a four-month high.
Europe open: Stocks rise as oil prices ease; Fed decision in focus
European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as oil prices eased back and as investors mulled a hawkish rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Next details better-than-expected H1 trading, raises FY profit guidance
Retailer Next delivered a materially better‑than‑expected first half on Thursday, prompting a £12m upgrade to its full‑year profit guidance and reinforcing confidence in its margin trajectory.
London open: FTSE gains as investors eye BoE announcement
London stocks gained in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and mulled the Fed’s decision to hikes rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
Bytes Technology lifts FY outlook after better-than-expected H1
Bytes Technology lifted its FY27 outlook on Thursday following a better-than-expected performance in the first half of the year.
Galliford Try announces £15m share buyback after 'strong' full year
Galliford Try announced the launch of a £15m share buyback on Thursday as it hailed a strong full-year performance, with profit ahead of market expectations.
Next posts better‑than‑expected H1 performance, Galliford Try launches £15m share buyback
LONDON PRE-OPEN The FTSE 100 was expected to open 20. 7 points higher prior to the open on Thursday, after wrapping up the previous session 0. 28% firmer at 10,688. 47.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain ahead of BoE announcement
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and mulled the Federal Reserve’s decision to hikes rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Gambling advertising, diesel prices, Revolut founder
The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos. In a 173-page report, the House of Lords liaison committee said the government had been “too passive” in response to an explosion of digital advertising and social media influencers promoting the gambling sector. – Guardian.