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Sunday newspaper round-up: Brexit, North Sea, Netflix
Boris Johnson told the EU Britain must have “freedom” to make its own rules last night as cabinet ministers said he should pursue a no-deal Brexit unless Brussels backs down. The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, last night agreed to a “final throw of the dice” this week to salvage a deal. But a senior No 10 figure warned the chances of getting an agreement were now “no better than 50-50” after more than four years and five months of talks.
Sunday share tips: Ergomed, Johnson Matthey
The Mail on Sunday's Midas column recommended readers 'buy' shares of pharmacovigilance specialist Ergomed.
Sunday share tips: Mulberry, Codemasters
The Sunday Times's Sam Chambers recommended readers "avoid" shares of Mulberry, arguing that Mike Ashley was unlikely to try and buy out the luxury retailer's main shareholders and the lack of liquidity in the stock limiting the upside in its share price.
Sunday newspaper round-up: AstraZeneca, Boxing Day, Britain's economy
The chief executive of AstraZeneca has raised hopes its vaccine with Oxford is more effective than first thought amid the rapid spread of the new UK virus strain across the globe. Pascal Soriot said he believed researchers had found the "winning formula" using two doses and promised to publish the results as reports suggested the UK regulator could approve the jab within days. - Sunday Telegraph.
Week ahead: Brexit, new Covid-19 strain in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will continue to be on Brexit as talks carry over into the final weeks of 2020.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Tier 4 lockdown, Business rates, Debt binge
Boris Johnson yesterday revealed in a 4pm emergency press conference that a third of England - including London and swathes of the home counties - would be thrust into a brutal Tier 4 lockdown from midnight on Saturday in a bid to stamp out the 'mutant' strain of coronavirus. The draconian bracket forced all non-essential shops to shut giving Britons just eight hours to complete their gift shopping ahead of Christmas Day. - Financial Mail on Sunday.
Sunday share tips: Marks and Spencer, Bloomsbury
The Sunday Times's Sam Chambers thinks investors should 'buy' stock in Marks&Spencer, arguing that the retailer is finally taking radical measures to turn around its fortunes.
Friday preview: Brexit talks, UK retail sales in focus
The focus at the end of the week will continue to be on talks between Brussels and London to thrash out a deal, even as investors keep an eye on proceedings on Capitol Hill as lawmakers try to agree on another much-needed fiscal stimulus package.
Europe close: Stocks continue to meander higher
European shares finished mostly higher on Thursday and near 10-month highs as hopes of a US stimulus package lifted investor sentiment, alongside moves to speed up Covid-19 inoculations on the continent and potential progress on a Brexit deal.
BofA stays at 'buy' for Serco, spies upside from Brexit and global defence
Analysts at Bank of America stood by their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Serco following the outsourcer's pre-close update.
Surprise drop in Philly Fed index for December, as new orders slump
Activity at factories across the US mid-Atlantic region slowed more quickly than expected at the end of 2020, the results of a closely-watched survey showed.
Small rise in initial US jobless claims may mask negative trend
Jobless claims in the US rose only slightly over the preceding week, but masked a more worrying underlying trend, some economists said.
Europe midday: Shares grind higher on US stimulus, Brexit hopes
European shares were holding mostly higher on Thursday trading near 10-month highs as hopes of a US stimulus package lifted investor sentiment, alongside moves to speed up Covid-19 inoculations on the continent and potential progress on a Brexit deal.
Jefferies stays at 'buy' on Gresham House after purchase of Appian
Analysts at Jefferies reiterated their 'buy' stance for shares of alternative asset manager Gresham House following news that it had acquired Irish asset manager Appian.
Federal Reserve 'tweaks' QE guidance to easier for longer
The Federal Reserve 'tweaked' its guidance for asset purchases on Thursday night, from time-based to outcome-based.
Thursday preview: BoE, central banks in focus
All eyes on Thursday will be on a raft of central bank meetings and on that of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee above all.
Europe close: Stocks advance on hopes for Brexit, vaccines, and US stimulus
European shares hit their highest since level in 10 months on Wednesday on a combination of positive business data, hopes of a Brexit trade deal, the possible early continental roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine and movement on a US stimulus package.
US homebuilding activity flattens in December, but new highs expected
US homebuilding activity eased in December after hitting record levels during the month before, a closely-followed gauge for the sector revealed.
S&P places AstraZeneca's debt on Credit Watch Positive on proposed purchase of Alexion
Standard&Poor's placed its rating on AstraZeneca's long-term corporate debt on so-called Credit Watch Positive following news of its intended purchase of US rare disease specialist Alexion.
US retail sales surprise with sharp November drop
Retail sales volumes in the US fell by much more than expected last month as the holiday season got off to a very weak start.