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Sector movers: Risk off day as global growth worries weigh
All of London's sectors were in the red on Friday, led by oil-related stocks and industrial engineers.
Credit Suisse downgrades Kingfisher on 'lack of catalysts'
Kingfisher’s turnaround plan is still “the right plan”, believes Credit Suisse, but analysts reckon the stock “lacks a near-term catalyst” and faces downside risks from the wider economies of the UK and France.
Sainsbury's and Asda offer to sell up to 150 stores
Sainsbury and Asda have to offered to sell between 125 and 150 supermarkets, plus a number of convenience stores and petrol stations, to another grocery rival or a new entrant in a bid to persuade authorities to allow their merger.
German manufacturing sector weakens more than expected
Germany’s manufacturing output has shrunk to the lowest level for more than six and a half year, industry data showed on Friday.
Debenhams shocks with £200m loan plan, Sports Direct has other ideas
Debenhams shares collapsed 64% to 1p on Friday as the department store group announced plans for a new fundraising, bringing a swift response from its largest shareholder, Sports Direct.
RPC suitor Berry says offer is final
Berry Group has said it will not make a higher takeover offer for RPC Group unless the UK plastics manufacturer receives a better bid from someone else.
Smiths Group profits fall 2%, plans IPO of Medical arm in 2020
Smiths Group reported a decline in first-half profits and said it aims to demerge and float its medical devices arm by the middle of next year.