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Europe close: Stocks jump amid strong inflows from investors
European stocks found a bid heading into the weekend, amid data revealing strong inflows into the bloc's equity markets.
London close: Dip in pound offsets weakness in retailers
London stocks were boosted on Friday by weakness in the pound, which slipped following the release of disappointing retail data that added to the sector's woes alongside a profit warning from Carpetright.
US open: Stocks higher even as government shutdown looms
Wall Street's main market gauges are trading mostly higher despite a downbeat close the day before, as investors put aside their concerns about a possible government shutdown ahead of a key Senate vote.
Broker tips: Halfords, Fevertree Drinks, Easyjet
Canaccord Genuity upped its stance on Halfords to 'buy' from 'hold' on Friday, lifting the price target to 436p from 370p following the company's third-quarter update a day earlier.
US consumer confidence dips in January, Univ. of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the US dipped at the start of January amid a small increase in expectations for gas prices and uncertainty around the lagged impact of tax cuts, according to the results of one of the most closely-followed sentiment surveys.
Europe midday: Stocks jump amid strong inflows from investors
European stocks have found a bid heading into the weekend, amid data revealing strong inflows into the bloc's equity markets.