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LSE rejects Hong Kong offer, reiterates commitment to Refinitiv deal
The London Stock Exchange has rejected a £29. 6bn takeover offer from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), saying it remains committed to its acquisition of financial data and trading platform provider Refinitiv.
FTSE 100 movers: Banks rally; dollar-earners take a hit
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 7,362. 24 in afternoon trade on Friday, underpinned by signs of improving Sino-US trade relations but with gains capped by a firmer pound.
US consumer sentiment improves in September
US consumer sentiment improved in September, according to preliminary figures released by the University of Michigan on Friday.
Berenberg starts IMI at 'sell', highlights near-term headwinds
Berenberg initiated coverage of valve manufacturer IMI at 'sell' on Friday with an 875p price target, highlighting risks to near-term earnings.
Clintons owners said to be considering sale
The owners of card shop chain Clintons are reportedly looking to sell the business.
London midday: Stocks lower as pound hits best levels since July
London equity markets were still in the red by midday on Friday as sterling rallied, with internationally-exposed stocks suffering the brunt of the losses.
Credit Suisse upgrades UK stocks as no-deal Brexit risk recedes
Credit Suisse upgraded its stance on UK equities on Friday as the risk of a no-deal Brexit recedes.
SThree net fee growth slows in Q3, UK & Ireland 'challenging'
Recruiter SThree posted a slowdown in third-quarter net fee growth on Friday amid particular weakness in the UK and Ireland.
Capita signs £32m contract with Bexley borough
Outsourcer Capita said on Friday that it has signed a new contract with the London borough of Bexley.
Britvic fizzes higher on Jefferies upgrade
Jefferies upgraded its stance on shares of drinks maker Britvic to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on Friday, lifting the price target to 1,000p from 880p as it said the market under-estimates its growth potential.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as sterling breaches $1.24
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as the pound rallied, with investors still digesting the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Nationwide ups PPI claims provision
Nationwide Building Society said on Friday that it has set aside an extra £20m to £50m for payment protection insurance (PPI) claims, following a surge in enquiries ahead of the August deadline.
SSE sells retail business, Wetherspoons profit jumps 7%
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open 16 points higher at 7,360.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors mull ECB, Sino-US developments
London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors continued to mull the European Central Bank’s policy announcement and the latest developments in Sino-US trade relations.
Friday newspaper round-up: Bercow, Capita, LSE, Woodford
John Bercow has threatened Boris Johnson that he will be prepared to rip up the parliamentary rulebook to stop any illegal attempt by the prime minister to take the UK out of the EU without a deal on 31 October. In a direct warning to No 10, the Speaker of the House of Commons said he is prepared to allow “additional procedural creativity” if necessary to allow parliament to block Johnson from ignoring the law. – Guardian.