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FTSE 250 movers: TBC Bank falls, Hochschild shines
London's FTSE 250 was roughly flat, edging 0. 02% lower to 21,660. 78 in afternoon trade on Friday as TBC Bank led the fallers.
Europe midday: Markets rise on Sino-US optimism, German data in focus
European stocks were firmer at noon on Friday, as comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ignited Sino-US trade hopes, while German consumer sentiment missed expectations.
Physiomics surges amid deepened Merck collaboration
Shares of Physiomics leapt on Friday after it signed up to a £250,000 tranche of projects with pharmaceutical giant Merck and said trading was in line with expectations.
Brexit-led factory shutdowns drive 16.5% slump in UK car production
Brexit-related factory closures led to a 16. 5% slump in November UK car production, according to figures released on Friday.
Europe open: Markets climb on trade deal hopes, German data eyed
European stocks rose on Friday morning, as comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin increased Sino-US trade optimism, while German consumer sentiment missed expectations.
AstraZeneca sells cancer drug duo rights to Juvisé
AstraZeneca on Friday said it had agreed to sell the commercial rights to Arimidex (anastrozole) and Casodex (bicalutamide) to Juvisé Pharmaceuticals in several European, African and other countries.