• Reuters

    Futures range-bound ahead of long weekend break

    All three major U.S. stock indexes ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow jumping more than 1%, while the S&P 500 clocked an all-time closing high. On the radar on Thursday would be the final readings of fourth-quarter GDP and the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, while weekly jobless claims data will also be in focus. Heading into the weekend break, focus shall remain on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE), the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, due on Good Friday, when the U.S. stock market will be closed.

  • The Guardian

    Fresh crisis for Thames Water as investors pull plug on £500m of funding

    Decision raises concerns about financial future of UK’s biggest water company

  • House Beautiful

    Wilko confirms the return of customer favourites

    Budget home and garden retailer Wilko is bringing back its much-loved paint range and Clever Pots garden collection, in store and online.