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IN BRIEF: LXi REIT gets new extension for GBP60 million HSBC loan

LXi REIT PLC - FTSE 250 London-based commercial real estate investment trust - Agrees extension to existing GBP60 million loan facility with HSBC, part of HSBC Holdings PLC from December 2024 to December 2026, extending weighted average term from 5.1 years to 5.2 years. The HSBC facility was LXi's earliest maturing debt and was originally extended to December 2024 in early March. It retains its existing 2.05% per year above the sterling overnight indexed average, or Sonia, benchmark and has a 2.50% interest rate cap until December next year. LXi expects to hedge the facility's cost during the additional term to expiry in due course.

London close: Stocks gain as investors await Powell speech

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were buoyant at the close of trading on Thursday, influenced by Chinese inflation data, a substantial influx of corporate news, and a speech from the Fed chair later in the global day.

China's exports slide as imports unexpectedly jump

(Sharecast News) - China saw a steeper-than-expected fall in exports last month, trade data showed on Tuesday, while imports surprised to the upside.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Vanquis confirms David Watts, once of HSBC, as CFO

Vanquis Banking Group PLC - Bradford, England-based lender - Confirms that David Watts joined the board on Wednesday as Vanquis Banking's new chief financial officer and executive director, following a prior announcement on September 27. Watts will also join the board of Vanquis Bank Ltd following regulatory approval.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman says 'sell' Segro; JPMorgan cuts BP

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks stage fight back despite more banking woes

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London fought back on Monday, after hitting two-month lows on Friday, although a fall in HSBC shares kept a lid on further progress.

London close: Stocks higher after flurry of corporate updates

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing with gains as investors assessed corporate results and awaited significant central bank policy updates.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Investors buy ahead of interest rate decisions

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were firmly up at midday on Monday, as investors awaited this week's central bank decisions in Japan, the US and the UK.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise; Ascential surges on disposals

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Monday, as investors anticipated the week's central bank meetings, and considered the latest events in the Middle East.

LONDON BRIEFING: Pearson upgrades annual guidance; HSBC profit misses

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to start the week on a more optimistic note, as investors look ahead to central bank decisions and weigh up the potential risk from developments in the Middle East.

HSBC Q3 profit misses expectations; $3bn share buyback announced

(Sharecast News) - HSBC posted a smaller-than-expected jump in third-quarter profits on Monday, as it announced a $3bn share buyback.

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE to rise before central bank meetings

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Monday, as investors look ahead to the week's central bank decisions.

TOP NEWS: HSBC launches USD3 billion buyback as quarterly profit jumps

(Alliance News) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday reported that quarterly profit more than doubled, but fell short of market expectations, as it prepared to launch a USD3 billion share buyback.

IN BRIEF: HSBC completes GBP2 billion share buyback

HSBC Holdings PLC - London-based bank - Completes its USD2 billion share buyback on Thursday. Since launching the programme in early August, HSBC buys back 129.8 million shares in the UK at an average price of GBP6.19 and 129.1 million shares in Hong Kong at an average price of HKD60.60. The buyback is run by Merrill Lynch International. After cancelling the 258.9 million shares, HSBC will have 19.8 million shares, including 325.3 million held in treasury.