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FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin slides; 888 Holdings shines
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 1% at 17,102. 03 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Smiths Group rallies; Land Securities hit by Intu news
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 2% at 6,220. 15 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Intu goes into administration but shopping centres to stay open
Intu Properties said on Friday that it has gone into administration but its shopping centres will remain open.
Boohoo bosses could pocket £150m under new incentive plan
Booses at Boohoo could pocket a £150m bonus if shares of the fast-fashion retailer rise 66% over a three-year period.
London midday: Stocks extend gains despite ongoing Covid-19 worries
London equity markets were firmly in the black by midday on Friday despite ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
JPMorgan sees earnings upside, M&A optionality at Rentokil
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded its recommendation on shares of Rentokil Initial to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’ on Friday and lifted the price target to 560p from 430p as it pointed to earnings upside and M&A optionality.
John Menzies CEO Wilson to step down
Aviation services business John Menzies said on Friday that chief executive officer Giles Wilson is stepping down to take up the role of chief financial officer at Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons.
Card Factory CEO Karen Hubbard to step down
Card Factory said on Friday that Karen Hubbard will step down at the end of the month after four years as chief executive officer.
London open: Stocks in the black as investors mull US stress tests
London equity markets rose on Friday, with travel stocks pacing the gains despite ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
Workspace gets planning consent for Wandsworth redevelopment
Workspace has been given planning consent for the mixed-use redevelopment of two adjacent properties it owns in Wandsworth, South West London.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise on positive US cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street.
Friday newspaper round-up: Holiday scams, retailer rent, British Airways
Consumers are being warned about a sharp rise in coronavirus-related holiday scams, including a spate of fake caravan and motorhome listings targeting those planning a summer staycation. The warning from UK Finance, the banking industry body, comes three days after the government announced an easing of the lockdown rules in England aimed at helping to get the tourism sector back up and running. - Guardian.