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US open: Wall Street storms to fresh record highs on trade talk optimism
Stocks on Wall Street stormed to fresh record highs on Friday following upbeat remarks from two top US administration officials regarding the chances of a preliminary trade deal with China.
London midday: Stocks reverse early gains despite US-China trade war hopes
Stocks in London were trading lower at the end of the week, reversing early gains, even after a top White House official told reporters that a US-China trade deal was "near", assuaging some investors' concerns of a potential 'false dawn' in negotiations.
US pre-open: Stocks set for slight gains ahead of barrage of economic data
Stocks on Wall Street are being called to start the Friday session with small gains following upbeat remarks from a top White House official.
ShoreCap stays at 'buy' on AstraZeneca after EU approves Qtrilmet
Analysts at ShoreCap reiterated their 'buy' recommendation on shares of AstraZeneca following news that Brussels had approved its Qtrilmet treatment for controlling blood sugar levels in patients suffering from Type-2 diabetes.
Cannacord cuts Weir Group target due to extended weakness in oil and gas sector
Analysts at Cannacord Genuity cut their target price on shares of Weir Group to reflect to reflect a now more sombre outlook for only a "modest recovery over an extended period" in the company's oil and gas operations.
London open: Stocks start higher on US-China trade hopes
London-listed stocks edged higher at the end of the week after a top White House official told reporters that a US-China trade deal was "near", assuaging investors' concerns of a potential 'false dawn' in negotiations.
US-China trade talks near successful conclusion, White House's Kudlow says
Trade talks between Washington and Beijing are nearing a successful conclusion and are now ongoing on a daily basis, the White House's top economic official said.
London pre-open: Stocks set for early gains on US-China trade talk hopes
Stocks in London are being called to start the last session of the week higher following somewhat upbeat remarks from a top White House official overnight regarding the current state of US-China trade talks.