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Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, global manufacturing in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the release of the monthly US non-farm payrolls report on Friday, with investors keen to judge whether the jobs market in the world's largest economy is indeed stalling or not.
Directors dealings: Superdry's Dunkerton makes fourth share purchase in under a week
Two of clothing retailer Superdry's top executives, including its co-founder Julian Dunkerton, picked up some shares on Thursday.
Europe close: Stocks end week on down note as Covid-19 worries weigh on sentiment
European shares finished the week in the red as the rising number of coronavirus cases across the continent and higher UK borrowing figures dampened sentiment.
Kazakh lender Kaspi.kz dusts off plans for London IPO
Kaspi. kz is planning to float in the UK more than a decade after the Great Financial Crisis scuppered its previous attempt to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Broker tips: Shell, Close Brothers Group, Aston Martin
All is not well at Royal Dutch Shell, Citi said as the bank reiterated its 'sell' rating on Britain's biggest oil company.
US open: Stocks recover from early dip, stimulus and elections in focus
Wall Street is trading slightly higher with investors closely following the headlines around stimulus discussions on Capitol Hill and the polls ahead of the next elections.
S&P takes Easyjet of CreditWatch, reaffirms long-term debt at BBB- with 'negative' outlook
Analysts at Standard&Poor's reaffirmed their rating on Easyjet's long-term debt, removing it from CreditWatch, but cautioned that the budget airline's risk metrics would remain under "considerable pressure" over the next few quarters due to the heightened uncertainty around the pandemic and economic recession.
Apollo and Ceasars Entertainment table rival cash bids for William Hill
US private equity outfit Apollo Global Management and Caesars Entertainment have tabled rival cash takeover offers for bookmaker William Hill.
International arbitration panel rules in favour of Vodafone in Indian tax case
An international arbitration tribunal in The Hague has handed down a sentence in favour of Vodafone in its $2bn tax claim dispute with New Delhi.
US durable goods orders fall slightly short of forecasts in August
Durable goods orders in the US came in slightly below forecasts last month, even as those for core capital goods strengthened.
JP Morgan stays at 'neutral' on Aston Martin, waiting on incoming CEO's plans
Analysts at JP Morgan now expect the Aston Martin to burn cash at a faster rate and continue to see uncertainties regarding medium-term funding but kept their recommendation at 'hold' until the incoming chief executive officer lays out his plans to address the situation.
Sector movers: Covid-19 worries, US stimulus doubts weigh on cyclicals
Cyclical parts of the market were broadly weaker with General Industrials and Automobiles and Parts pacing losses on Thursday.