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Europe close: Stocks skid lower alongside sharp drop in oil futures
Stocks on the Continent were pumelled on Thursday amid continued negative headlines around the US-China trade war, even as analysts and market commentary grew increasingly downbeat on the prospects for a relatively quick resolution.
Friday preview: European Parliament elections, Spectris
The focus at the end of the week on both sides of the Channel will be on the results of the elections to the European parliament, with investors keen for any hint of what the results might be, although the official tally will not be known until Sunday.
JP Morgan reiterates 'underweight' on Marks & Spencer, criticises choice of strategy
Analysts at JP Morgan labelled Marks & Spencer's from the day before "relatively uninspiring", criticising the group's choice of strategy in a challenging market for retailers and reiterating their recommendation to 'underweight' the company's stock.
US new home sales dip in March, but economists say housing is 'fine'
The pace of new home sales in the US dipped last month, but only account of upwards revisions to figures for the previous months and prices rebounded alongside.
Europe midday: Stocks slip amid concerns of a protracted trade spat
Stocks on the Continent are seeing sharp falls amid continued negative headlines around US-China trade even as analysts and market commentary grow increasingly downbeat on the prospects for a relatively quick resolution.