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London close: Stocks rise a little as investors mull US jobs data
London stocks ended a little higher on Friday as investors mulled over the US jobs report and the latest goings-on in Westminster.
FTSE 100 movers: Berkeley gains on update; utilities retreat
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,267. 85 in afternoon trade on Friday, remaining near the flat line after the release of disappointing US jobs data.
Deutsche Bank downgrades Lloyds and RBS
Deutsche Bank downgraded its stance on shares of RBS and Lloyds Banking Group on Friday as it took a look at UK banks.
Randall & Quilter interim profit boosted by acquisition
Non-life legacy insurance investor Randall & Quilter posted a jump in interim profit on Friday, boosted by recent acquisitions.
G4S surges as US-based Brink's said to be interested in cash solutions arm
G4S shares surged on Friday following a report that US cash-handling business The Brink's Company could make a £1bn bid for the security services firm's cash solutions arm.
London midday: Stocks flatten out ahead of payrolls; G4S surges
London stocks had flattened out by midday on Friday as investors refrained from making any big bets either way ahead of the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Lack of supply props up UK house prices in August - Halifax
UK house prices ticked up a touch more than expected in August as a lack of supply helped to offset Brexit uncertainty.
Slowdown in Q2 eurozone growth confirmed
Data released by EU statistics agency Eurostat on Friday confirmed that economic growth in the eurozone eased in the second quarter of the year.
Motorpoint shares crash as co-founder sells 11m shares
Car supermarket Motorpoint tanked on Friday after the company's co-founder and non-executive director David Shelton sold 11 million shares at 200p each.
Smiths News signs 5-year distribution deal with The Telegraph
Newspaper distributor Connect Group said on Friday that Smiths News has signed a new long-term contract with The Telegraph to distribute The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of non-farm payrolls
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday, with investors reluctant to make any bold moves ahead of the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
German industrial production drops in July
German industrial production unexpectedly fell in July as trade tensions took their toll, according to the latest figures released by Destatis, stoking recession fears.
Ashmore profits rise AuM tick higher
Emerging market asset manager Ashmore reported a rise in full-year profit and earnings on Friday thanks to growth in assets under management, as it said the outlook for the US economy and its trade policy are the main risks to the current market environment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US payrolls
London stocks looked set for a muted open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Berkeley Q1 demand still robust, Weir wins record £100m order
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open nine points lower at 7,262.
Friday newspaper round-up: Fossil fuel, London economy, WeWork, Flannels
Major oil and gas companies have invested $50bn (£40. 6bn) in fossil fuel projects that undermine global efforts to avert a runaway climate crisis, according to a report. Since the start of last year, fossil fuel companies have spent billions on high-cost plans to extract oil and gas from tar sands, deepwater fields and the Arctic despite the risks to the climate and shareholder returns. – Guardian.