CORRECT: BP expects third quarter hit from weaker refining margins
Brent prices were weaker over the course of the third quarter, BP noted. The North Sea benchmark averaged USD80.34 a barrel in the third-quarter, down 5.4% from USD84.97 in the second. Net debt will ...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 struggles for direction after US data
(Alliance News) - European stocks opened mixed on Friday, in uncertain trade following a hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which came alongside a weaker reading of the nation's labour market.
TOP NEWS: Hays laments falling net fees amid tough market conditions
The London-based recruitment company reported a decline in net fees in its first-quarter, as the recruiter continues to be hurt by "tough market conditions". Net fees declined 15% on-year in the ...
Qinetiq wins communications contract with UK Ministry of Defence
(Alliance News) - Qinetiq Group PLC on Friday announced it has won a three-year contract with the Defence Digital unit of the UK Ministry of Defence.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data. At 0820 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,230.93. Figures released earlier by the ...
TOP NEWS: UK trade gap narrows as exports highest since December 2022
The UK trade deficit narrowed in August to its slimmest gap since February, as exports spiked to a near two-year high, numbers on Friday showed. The nation's total trade deficit improved to GBP955 ...
LONDON BRIEFING: BP says net debt has risen amid tepid refining margin
In early UK corporate news, BP warned on weaker refining margins and recruiter Hays posted a net fee decline. Saga, a provider of insurance and holidays for over 50s, said it is in exclusive talks for ...
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data. The FTSE 100 was called to open around 15 points ...
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TOP NEWS: UK economy grows 0.2% monthly as expected in August
The ONS noted services output rose 0.1% in August from July. It had risen 0.1% in July from June. Industrial production rose 0.5% monthly in August, following a 0.7% fall in July from June. On-year, ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 called higher before UK data
IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open 16.8 points higher, 0.2%, at 8,254.53 on Friday. The index of London large-caps closed down 6.01 points, 0.1%, at 8,237.73 on Thursday. It has fallen 0.5% ...