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FTSE 250 movers: Jupiter ascending, Coats dropped
The FTSE 250 finished up 1. 14% at 19,399. 65 on Friday, led by fund manager Jupiter.
Sector movers: Few flops as feelgood factor reigns
Amid the wider feelgood factor in the market, most of London's blue chips were on the up on Friday, but the general retail sector stood out for its sea of green numbers, while media was the day's main underperformer.
WPP beats forecasts as whips self into shape
Convalescent media colossus WPP saw revenues slip less than feared last year but said 2019 will be challenging after a spate of client losses.
RELX baulks after University of California cancels sub
Shares in RELX took a hit after the University of California cancelled its subscriptions with the company's Elsevier academic journals arm.
B&M European Value offers 'compelling value', says RBC
B&M European Value has “reached an inflection point” for sales, reckons RBC Capital Markets, upgrading the discounter on Friday.
Labour calls for further crackdown on bookmakers
Bookmakers could have to restrict the size of bets and put in place systems to stop punters betting more than they can afford, if the UK's Labour party has its way.
Jumps in business and consumer lending 'a blip'
Consumer and business lending jumped in January, Bank of England data showed on Friday.
UK manufacturing orders slide but stockpiling boosts output
UK manufacturers benefitted from further stockpiling last month, as companies looked to prepare for potential Brexit-related disruptions, with new orders almost stagnant.
Coats profits hit by one-offs, underling growth seen continuing in 2019
Coats Group reported a 25% fall in statutory earnings but grew underlying profits 23%, with the industrial thread maker saying it had started the new year with “continued positive momentum” in its core businesses.
Shell braces for criminal charges over Nigerian dispute
Dutch authorities have told Royal Dutch Shell that they are close to prosecuting the company over a case linked to alleged bribery in Nigeria.