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Europe midday: Stocks broadly higher as Trump hints at stimulus progress
European stockmarkets were broadly higher at lunchtime on Friday as investors were encouraged by warm words from the White House on a new stimulus package.
Europe open: Investors cling on to hope of US stimulus
European shares started the final session of the week higher as investors remained hopeful of a US stimulus deal.
Ryanair could take 737 MAX deliveries 'in early 2021'
Ryanair said it expected the troubled Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft to return to service in the US in the next four weeks, and could start taking delivery in early 2021.
UK recovery continues to lose steam as August GDP rises 2.1%
Britain’s economy expanded by a lower-than-expected 2. 1% in August compared to July, as the recovery from the coronavirus lockdown continued to lose momentum, official data revealed on Friday.
LSE sells Borsa Italiana to Euronext for €4.3bn
London Stock Exchange has agreed the sale of Borsa Italiana for about €4. 32bn (£3. 9bn) to Euronext, the company said on Friday.
Marstons merger with Carlsberg cleared by regulator
The £780m merger of brewers Marston’s and Carlsberg has been cleared, the Competition & Markets Authority said on Friday.
Wood Group extends, steps down revolving credit facility
Engineering outfit Wood Group on Friday said it had extended its revolving credit facility to May 2023 and would cut it to $1. 5bn.