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FTSE 250 movers: Hays rallies but Galliford drops ahead of update
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 4% to 20,861. 27 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US consumer sentiment dips in July amid trade war woes
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in July amid trade war concerns, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat to slightly higher as investors eye bank earnings
US stocks looked set for a flat to slightly higher open on Friday as market participants turned their attention to bank earnings.
Tristel sees full-year results in line, 'strong' growth across business
Tristel, which manufactures infection prevention products, said on Friday that results for the year to 30 June will be in line with expectations, with strong growth across the business.
SafeCharge hails 'strong' first half on new client wins
AIM-listed payments technology company SafeCharge hailed a solid first-half on Friday on the back of new client wins.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as pound dented by Trump comments
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Friday as the pound was knocked lower after US President Trump said the Prime Minister's soft Brexit plan would "probably kill" any trade deal with the US.
Next Fifteen buys TAG for up to £3.6m
Digital communications group Next Fifteen has acquired specialist technical content and digital marketing business Technical Associates Group (TAG) for up to £3. 6m, in a deal that is expected to be earnings-enhancing in the year to 31 January 2019.
EU approves Ryanair's acquisition of LaudaMotion
Ryanair has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to bump up its stake in Austrian low-cost carrier LaudaMotion from 24. 9% to 75%.
Marlowe announces £20m placing to support growth strategy
Support services group Marlowe has announced a placing to raise around £20m to support its acquisition-led growth strategy.
Goldman upgrades Diageo, sees acceleration in organic sales growth
Drinks giant Diageo got a boost on Friday as Goldman Sachs bumped it up to 'buy' from 'neutral' and hiked the price target to 3,160p from 2,667p, citing a likely acceleration in organic sales growth.
Hays sees full-year operating profit ahead of market expectations
Recruiter Hays posted a rise in net fees for the final quarter of the year on Friday and said it expects full-year operating profit to be "marginally" ahead of current consensus market expectations.
International Personal Finance sees 2018 profit 10% ahead of consensus
Shares in International Personal Finance rallied on Friday after the doorstep lender said 2018 profit is expected to come in ahead of current consensus.
London open: Stocks rise as Trump's Brexit comments weigh on sterling
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as the pound took a hit after US President Trump said the Prime Minister's soft Brexit plan would "probably kill" any trade deal with the US.
Workspace sees good customer demand in Q1 but lettings slip
Flexible office space provider Workspace said on Friday that it saw good customer demand in the first quarter and that it is actively exploring acquisition opportunities.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as Trump's Brexit comments hit pound
London stocks set were for a positive open on Friday as the pound ticked lower after US President Trump said the Prime Minister's soft Brexit plan would "probably kill" any trade deal with the US.