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UK consumer confidence edges up after stagnant start to year Retail UK consumer confidence improved by two points in April, after laying stagnant in March.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on the heels of strong US tech earnings Markets Asian stocks rallied alongside a strong tech sector fuelled by impressive US earnings. Bank of Japan maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0-0.1 per cent. Oil prices climbed, while Microsoft and Alphabet shares surged post-earnings beats. Investors await US inflation data and focus on ExxonMobil and NatWest earnings.
Alphabet surges 11 per cent on strong earnings, unveils first dividend payout April 26, 2024 Alphabet shares surged in after-hours trading on Thursday after Google's parent company impressed investors with a blowout first-quarter earnings report and initiated a $70 billion stock buyback program alongside its first-ever dividend declaration.
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations, shares soar on robust Azure growth April 26, 2024 Microsoft outpaced expectations for its third-quarter revenue and profit, unveiled on Thursday. This success was largely fueled by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its cloud services, propelling its shares to surge by more than 4 per cent during extended trading.
Law firm mulls legal claim against Home REIT sister fund April 25, 2024 A law firm is considering bringing a legal claim against a Home REIT sister fund, which has collapsed in value and is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), City A.M. has learned.
Meet the Luton-raised Italian running fan taking the top job at PwC in the UK April 25, 2024 Company veteran Marco Amitrano has been elected to succeed Kevin Ellis as head of PwC's operations in the UK.
British Patient Capital invests over £40m to boost UK cyber security firms April 25, 2024 The UK's cyber security industry is currently in high demand due to a rise in attacks, especially on businesses and high-income charities.
Trainline and Firstgroup shares tumble as Labour pledges rail nationalisation April 25, 2024 Trainline and Firstgroup shares fell this morning after Labour announced plans to renationalise Britain's railway network in the next five years.
US economy disappoints in first quarter of 2024 as growth slows far more than expected April 25, 2024 The US economy slowed far more than expected in the first quarter of the year as its gross domestic product (GDP) endured the influence of stubborn inflation and high interest rates.