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Weekly review
London's FTSE 100 ended the week down 56. 44 points, closing its Friday session at 7,302. 94.
FTSE 100 movers: Hiscox dips, Whitbread climbs
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 21% at 7,277. 72 in afternoon trade on Friday, with Hiscox leading the index lower.
FTSE 250 movers: FirstGroup steams ahead, Qinetiq falls
London's FTSE 250 was up by 0. 33% at 20,299. 19 in afternoon trade on Friday, with FirstGroup leading the index higher.
Veltyco tumbles after warning of losses, creditor concerns
Shares in Veltyco plummeted on Friday after it warned it may struggle to remain afloat as continues to trade at a loss on a monthly basis.
Europe midday: Markets mixed after Kudlow sparks trade optimism
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Friday, reversing early gains as another spate of optimism for an initial US-China trade deal was muddied by corporate news.
BT shares slip amid Labour nationalisation plans
Shares of BT Group dropped on Friday after the Labour Party pledged to partially nationalise the company as part of plans to provide all homes and businesses with free full-fibre broadband by 2030.
888 Holdings defends reappointment of long-serving chairman
888 Holdings on Friday defended the reappointment of Brian Mattingley as non-executive chairman after 21% of its shareholders voted against his re-election back in May.
Europe open: Markets rise after Kudlow's Sino-US trade optimism
European stocks were higher on Friday morning, as comments from a senior official in Washington indicated that China and the US are close to wrapping up an initial trade deal.
Future doubles dividend after profit surges
Future reported that its full-year profits almost tripled on the back of a leap in revenue on Friday, as the company hiked its final dividend.
Friday newspaper round-up: Boris Johnson, Labour, Burberry, German recession
Boris Johnson has announced another election package costing hundreds of millions of pounds for neglected towns, some of which will be spent in marginal constituencies. Concentrating on rundown high streets, the closures of pubs and post offices and the restoration of rail links, the prime minister has claimed that the measures will build upon the £3. 6bn towns fund first announced in July. - Guardian.