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Director dealings: Metro Bank CEO makes share purchase
Metro Bank revealed on Friday that chief executive Daniel Frumkin had acquired 500,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed retail banking group.
New Covid-19 cases in US hit single-day record
The US reported more than 55,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a new global record for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fuller's delays FY results, reveals reopening plans
Pub landlord Fuller, Smith & Turner delayed publication of its full-year results on Friday, stating its auditors had informed the group that it would need "additional time" to complete the process.
Broker tips: Next, Civitas
Goldman Sachs downgraded its stance on shares of Next to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’ and cut the price target to 4,400p from 5,300p as it said the retailer is working hard to offset a structural shift to more intense online competition, but this is likely to result in no revenue growth post-Covid-19.
Berenberg nudges up target price on Civitas
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on shares of real estate investment trust Civitas Social Housing from 100. 0p to 115. 0p on Friday, stating the group's diversification would enhance its earnings profile.
Poundstretcher could potentially close half of its stores in six weeks
Discount retailer Poundstretcher could be on track to close as many as half its stores in August, potentially leaving 2,000 jobs hanging in the balance, after landlords and creditors approved a rescue restructuring.
FCA extends car finance, high-cost repayment freeze
The Financial Conduct Authority said it had extended the freeze on car finance and high-cost credit repayments for customers still facing payment difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aptitude Software trades in line, recurring revenues improve
Software provider Aptitude Software said on Friday that trading had been in line with expectations throughout the first six months of the year, with annual recurring revenues growing year-on-year.
Staffline rebrands recently acquired Irish unit
Recruitment and training group Staffline has formally rebranded recently acquired Irish business Grafton Recruitment to Staffline Recruitment Ireland.
Fastjet warns of potential collapse unless flights resume
Shares in low-cost African airline Fastjet slumped on Friday after warning that the continued suspension of all flights and access to funding could cause the group to collapse.
Numis sees Q3 revenues 'materially ahead' of H1
Stockbroker Numis said on Friday that third-quarter revenues were materially ahead of the first half, with its investment banking and equities units delivering "strong" performances.
Trakm8 reaches deal on delayed contract
Global telematics and data insight provider Trakm8 has reached a deal to provide its fleet optimisation services to an unnamed "major UK food retailer".
US close: Stocks record modest gains going into Independence Day long weekend
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Thursday as market participants digested a slew of data from the Department of Labor and some positive news regarding a coronavirus vaccine candidate.
Director dealings: System1 COO makes share purchase
System1 Group revealed on Thursday that chief operating officer Stefan Barden had acquired 108,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed market research agency.
Broker tips: Sainsbury's, AutoTrader, SSP
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'sell' rating on supermarket giant Sainsbury's on Thursday, stating the group's recent performances provided a "selling opportunity".
US open: Stocks record early gains following jobs data
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Thursday as market participants digested a slew of data from the Department of Labor and some positive news regarding a coronavirus vaccine candidate.
Sainsbury's rerating provides 'selling opportunity', says Berenberg
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'sell' rating on supermarket giant Sainsbury's on Thursday, stating the group's recent performances provided a "selling opportunity".
US pre-open: Stocks called to open higher ahead of Indepence Day weekend
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants awaited a slew of data from the Department of Labor.
Total Produce H1 sales 'resilient' despite Covid-19 pandemic
Fresh produce business Total Produce said on Thursday that trading for the six months ended 30 June had been "satisfactory".
Gamma Communications acquires 'strategically important' stake in HFO
Communications services business Gamma Communications has acquired a "strategically important" stake in German outfit HFO.