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ITV gains leverage after Virgin's fight with Auntie Beeb
UKTV, which is 50% owned by the BBC, will withdraw its channels from broadcaster Virgin Media on Saturday after failing to agree on retransmission fees, which saw ITV shares perk up on hopes that it could increase its own fees.
Broker tips: Sports Direct, Unilever, ITV
RBC Capital Markets upped its price target on Mike Ashley's Sports Direct to 360p from 325p due to a better outlook for FY19 and lower net debt, following the company's results on Thursday.
Week ahead: London's summer results season kicks off
Next week sees the results season kick off for London-listed stocks, with the likes of media and tech stocks BT, ITV, Pearson and Vodafone, defensive favourites AstraZeneca, BATS, Diageo and GlaxoSmithKline.
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Acacia Mining posted a drop in first-half core earnings on Friday as it said it was not yet clear when it might resolve the dispute with the Tanzanian government over its gold exports.
UK government deficit falls to lowest since 2007
UK public finances continued to improve in June, with government borrowing falling to its lowest level since 2007 and potentially giving Chancellor Philip Hammond more room for manoeuvre in his autumn Budget.
London open: Resources stocks lift FTSE after Trump knocks Fed
London stocks unexpectedly tiptoed higher in early trade on Friday, ignoring a downbeat Wall Street finish overnight and a recuperating pound as comments from President Trump weighed on the dollar.
Easyjet still interested in Alitalia - report
EasyJet is still interested in Italy's Alitalia after Italy's transport minister said the airline will remain the national flag carrier but needed an operational partner, the Corriere della Sera reported on Friday.
London pre-open: Shares to slip back as miners remain under pressure
London stocks are expected to slide back again on Friday, mirroring a downbeat Wall Street finish overnight and a mixed Asian session, while the pound recuperates.
Homeserve reveals little change in first quarter
Emergency home repairs group HomeServe said trading has been as expected during its traditionally quieter first quarter.