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Friday newspaper round-up: Power cuts, US debt ceiling, Weir Group
The risk of power cuts to factories and homes this winter has increased, the National Grid warned, as the business secretary prepared for a crunch meeting with industry bosses concerned the energy crisis may force them to scale back production. The price of gas and electricity has soared in recent weeks, leading to the collapse of multiple energy suppliers and prompting warnings of higher costs for consumers, factory shutdowns and increased pollution as plants switch to dirtier but cheaper fuels.
Just Eat announces departure of Grubhub founder Matt Maloney
Food delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway. com said on Friday that Matt Maloney has decided to step down as member of the company's management board with effect from 1 December to pursue other opportunities.
FTSE 250 movers: Harbour Energy boosted by Jefferies note; Weir retreats
London’s FTSE 250 was flat at 22,568. 60 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Chemring says HMRC has closed enquiry into CFC exemption
Chemring said on Friday that it has retired a contingent liability of up to £15m after HMRC confirmed that an enquiry into its participation in the UK’s Controlled Foreign Company Finance exemption has been closed.
FTSE 100 movers: BP, Shell gush higher
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 7,095. 91in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Deloitte said to be under investigation over Essar Oil audit
Deloitte is reportedly under investigation over its auditing of Essar Oil UK, the owner of the Stanlow oil refinery.
Jefferies upgrades Tullow, EnQuest to 'buy'
Jefferies upgraded Tullow Oil and EnQuest on Friday as it took a look at the oil and gas exploration and production sector, emphasising Serica Energy, Harbour Energy and Kosmos Energy as its preferred ‘buy’ stocks in the sector.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of US payrolls
London stocks were little changed by midday on Friday as traders kept their powder dry ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Peel Hunt upgrades M&S to 'add'
Peel Hunt upgraded Marks & Spencer to ‘add’ from ‘hold’ on Friday and lifted the price target to 190p from 150p following the retailer’s capital markets day.
N Brown profits grow as strategic transformation bears fruit
Jacamo and Simply Be owner N Brown posted a jump in interim profit on Friday despite a dip in revenue, as it hailed the success of its strategic transformation.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of non-farm payrolls
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the US Senate approved a deal to raise the debt ceiling, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of payrolls
London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors keep their powder dry ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report.