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FC Barcelona is set to sue Nike after sale of defective football kits
Top-ranked Spanish football team, FC Barcelona, will reportedly seek compensation from retail giant Nike after discovering a defect with new football kits.
Wednesday broker round-up
Persimmon: Peel Hunt upgrades to add with a target price of 2,730. 0p.
EU court reduces Infineon fine to €76.87m
Europe’s second top court cut German company Infineon Technologies antitrust fine on Wednesday from €82. 78m to €76. 87m.
Rishi Sunak plans job creation scheme for UK youths
Rishi Sunak will announce a new £2bn job creation scheme for under-25s on Wednesday as a way to support the younger generations through the unemployment surge due to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK imposes sanctions on Russians and Saudis over 'blood money' laundering
Britain imposed sanctions on 25 Russians and 20 Saudis on Monday as part of post-Brexit measures that were aimed at cracking down on the laundering of “blood money”.
Tuesday broker round-up
Unite Group: Peel Hunt upgrades to add with a target price of 1,000. 0p.
Gambling charity calls for UK banks to improve card blocking systems
An anti-gambling charity called on banks to improve their card blocking systems to try to aid those with gambling problems after data emerged that 40% of current accounts offer no help in such cases.
US considers banning TikTok and other Chinese social media
The US is reportedly considering banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday.
Multibillion-dollar gas projects at risk as fossil fuel market set for collapse
A multibillion-dollar set of gas projects around the world could be at risk due to the collapse of the fossil fuel markets, said a report by Global Energy Monitor.
Boris Johnson pledges £1.5bn to arts sector
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised the arts sector £1. 57bn of help to survive the coronavirus crisis after theatres, music venues, museums and production companies where one of the worst hit by the effects of lockdown.
Boris Johnson set to keep Huawei out of UK 5G
Boris Johnson said late on Sunday he now has “sound technical reasons” to keep Chinese firm Huawei out of the development of the UK’s 5G infrastructure.
Friday broker round-up
Next: Goldman Sachs downgrades to sell with a target price of 4,400. 0p.
Fire damages building at Iran nuclear site
A fire reportedly damaged a building at one of Iran’s nuclear facilities on Thursday morning, although authorities tried to downplay the incident.
Intel to be latest investor in India's Jio Platforms
Chipmaker Intel will be the latest large US firm to invest in Indian telco Jio Platforms with a sum of $253. 5m close on the heels of Facebook’s $5. 7bn investment.
UK, EU watchdogs debate over final say in O2-Virgin deal - report
The UK competition watchdog is in discussions with Brussels for full control over the review of the proposed £31bn merger between Virgin Media and O2.
England quarantine dropped for top EU tourist destinations
Britons will be able to visit top EU tourist destinations such as Spain, Italy, France and Germany without having to quarantine for two weeks on their return, the government said on Friday.
Tesla to make molecule printers for Covid-19 vaccine in Germany
Tesla is building mobile molecule printers to help make a potential Covid-19 vaccine being developed by CureVac in Germany.
Thursday broker round-up
Rio Tinto: Deutsche Bank upgrades to buy with a target price of 4,900. 0p.
UK should kickstart economy with green projects, says IMF
The British government should attempt to kickstart the economy and create jobs using green projects, said the International Monetary Fund’s chief economist.