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FTSE 100 movers: RBS rallies on results; Standard Life loses the will
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 7,254. 86 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.
James Latham buys Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods
James Latham has bought Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods for up to €2. 6bn.
Premier Foods calls off sale of Ambrosia brand
Mr Kipling, Bisto and Oxo owner Premier Foods has called off the sale of its Ambrosia brand.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as trade talks set to resume next week
US stocks looked poised to eke out small gains at the open on Friday as investors considered the prospect of more Sino-US trade talks next week.
London midday: Stocks push higher as retail sales beat expectations
London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted by stronger-than-expected domestic retail sales data.
Centamin announces big increase in Cote d'Ivoire mineral resources
Gold miner Centamin announced a significant Cote d'Ivoire resource increase on Friday.
Standard Life Aberdeen slumps as Mitsubishi UFJ sells stake
Investment manager Standard Life Aberdeen was under the cosh on Friday as it emerged that Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation sold its entire stake in the company.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints William Chalmers as CFO
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Morgan Stanley investment banker William Chalmers as its chief financial officer, succeeding George Culmer, whose plan to retire in the third quarter of 2019 was announced back in October.
Patisserie Holdings sells Baker & Spice for £2.5m
Patisserie Holdings - the parent company of Patisserie Valerie - has sold its deli and bakery chain, Baker & Spice, to the Department of Coffee & Social Affairs for £2. 5m.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of retail sales data; RBS gains after results
London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the Commons' rejection of Theresa May's latest Brexit deal and eyed the release of UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after May's defeat, ahead of retail sales
London stocks looked set to edge lower at the open on Friday as investors mulled the Commons' rejection of Theresa May's latest Brexit deal and eyed the latest release of UK retail sales data.