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FTSE 250 movers: CMC Markets rallies; airlines fly lower
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% at 22,829. 23 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado on the rise; Pershing Square falls
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,057. 55 in afternoon trade on Friday, largely shrugging off a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
UK construction activity grows at fastest rate in nearly 7 years
Activity in the UK construction sector grew in May at the fastest rate in nearly seven years amid a record jump in new orders, according to a survey released on Friday.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower ahead of payrolls
London stocks were a touch weaker by midday on Friday, with travel plays under the cosh after the government’s latest announcement, as investors eyed the US non-farm payrolls report.
Eurozone retail sales fall more than expected
Eurozone retail sales fell more than expected in April, partly due to stricter Covid-related lockdown measures in certain countries, according to figures released by Eurostat on Friday.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of non-farm payrolls report
London stocks were unchanged in early trade on Friday as investors kept their powder dry ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
ContourGlobal to buy solar photovoltaic plants in Italy for €49.7m
ContourGlobal, in partnership with Energy Infrastructure Partners, has agreed to buy Green Hunter Group, a portfolio of solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) assets in Italy totalling 18 MW for €49. 7m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of payrolls
London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as traders eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Friday newspaper round-up: First-time buyers, travel stocks, tech taxes
First-time buyers in England will be able to apply for a discount of up to 50% on a new-build home under a government scheme. The First Homes initiative could save buyers £100,000 or more. But some experts say that with demand for these cut-price homes likely to exceed supply, it could spark a scramble for properties and add more fuel to the house price boom. - Guardian.