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Friday preview: US consumer confidence, Easyjet in focus
The spotlight at the end of the week, barring surprises on the international trade or Brexit fronts, will be on US consumer confidence data for May.
Europe close: Stocks jump despite ongoing trade jitters
Stocks across the Continent jumped even after the US President threatened to block China's main telecommunications equipment providers from the US market and to cut their access to American suppliers.
Morgan Stanley reiterates 'buy' for shares of Hurricane Energy
Analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Hurricane Energy, telling clients they continued to see a "realistic bull case" for the company under which its shares would trade over five times higher by the end of 2020.
Pound dips as Theresa May promises to provide timeline for stepping down
Sterling is coming under renewed selling pressure after the Prime Minister took a major step on Thursday towards standing down.
S&P lifts RBS's long-term credit rating to BBB
Standard&Poor's has revised its rating on Royal Bank of Scotland's long-term debt higher, arguing that its strengthened balance sheet and improved earnings have boosted the lender's ability to navigate the uncertain political and economic landscape in the UK.
Weekly US jobless claims surprise to the downside
Perhaps the most closely-followed lead indicator of joblessness in the US surprised to the downside on Thursday.
US housing starts beat forecasts in April, despite homebuilder skepticism
Residential construction activity in the States picked up more quickly than expected last month but remained below year-ago levels and there were signs of continued caution among homebuilders.
Philly Fed index surprises to the upside in May
Manufacturing sector conditions in the US mid-Atlantic region perked up in May, according to the results of a key survey, although some of the details were a bit soft.
Europe midday: Stocks gain even as US moves to blacklist Huawei
Stocks across the Continent are advancing even after the US President threatened to block China's main telecommunications equipment providers from the US market and to cut their access to American suppliers.