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Europe close: Stocks at record highs despite weak US jobs data
European shares continued pushing higher on Friday, boosted by strong US markets, an upbeat outlook from sportswear maker Adidas and reports that UK aerospace engineer Meggitt could be a takeover target.
Week ahead: Global inflation, BoE's Bailey in the spotlight
Financial markets' focus over the coming week will be on inflation readings due out across the world's largest economies, including China, euro area and US.
Broker tips: RSA Insurance, Hill and Smith, Barratt Developments
Peel Hunt downgraded RSA Insurance on Friday to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ but lifted the price target to 685p, which is the price it has agreed to be bought at by Intact Financial Corporation and Danish insurer Tryg.
Directors dealings: Spouse of AFC Energy chairman buys in
The spouse of AFC Energy's chairman, Gary Bullard, picked up some shares in the hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer's stock.
US open: Stocks shake off 'shocking' April non-farm payrolls
Investors on Wall Street have shaken off the surprise shortfall in US jobs in April and are again pushing stocks higher.
US non-farm payrolls rise by just 266,000 in April
America's labour market last month generated the fewest jobs ever relative to economists' forecasts.
Pfizer and BioNTech file for full FDA authorisation of Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech have started the process to file for full authorisation of their Covid-19 vaccine with the US Food and Drug Administration.
Serial outperformer LionTrust ESG Trust targeting initial public offering on LSE
Sustainable investor Liontrust ESG Trust had announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange and raise £150. 0m by means of a placing.
IntesaSanpaolo boss sees Italy bank mergers ahead
Italy's banking sector is set to see a wave of mergers, the head of the country's largest lender said.