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US close: Investors play it safe as trade tensions resurface
Trade jitters weighed on US stockmarkets again heading into the weekend, with weaker-than-expected readings on the state of the US jobs market for March doing little to buoy sentiment, leading some investors to opt for playing it safe.
There is a 'level of risk' of a full-scale trade War, US's Mnuchin says
There is a risk that America and China might fall into a trade war, according to US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
US jobs market not "excessively tight", Fed's Powell says
The lack of a faster pick-up in wages appears to be indicating that the US jobs market is not "excessively tight", the new head of the US central bank said, arguing for a gradual pace of interest rate hikes.
Week ahead: China, US CPI in focus
The market spotlight is set to shift towards China over the coming week, although over the coming weekend investors might do well to keep an eye out for any remarks from Washington as well.
Market buzz: Americans may need to endure a little pain, president says
1700:Close Stocks have ended the session just slightly lower, despite cautious commentary from analysts regarding the ongoing trade tensions globally.
Europe close: Stocks finish lower amid ongoing trade tensions
Stocks finished the session broadly lower after the US president 'upped the ante', opening the door to even heavier US tariffs on Chinese made goods, and following the release of weaker-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data for March.
London close: Stocks weighed down by trade tensions, weak US jobs
London stocks finished a little weaker on Friday, weighed down by the ongoing global trade tensions and strength in the pound after the latest US jobs report fell well short of economists' forecasts.
US implements sweeping sanctions against Russian oligarchs
The US government has implemented sanctions against seven Russian oligarchs and their companies in response to their ties to President Vladimir Putin and his administration which it alleged "engages in malign activity".
FTSE 250 movers: Halfords moves ahead on Citi upgrade, Ferrexpo shares drop
As of 1600 BST, the FTSE 250 was down 0. 12% as gains for the likes of Inmarsat and TalkTalk were offset by losses over at Ferrexpo.
Broker tips: BTG, Lloyds, Tesco
Analysts at JP Morgan took a fresh look at British pharmaceutical company BTG on Friday, cutting their target price on the back of lower forecasts for sales of its Roxwood and Varithena products, but above all as a result of the anticipated lower contribution from PneumRX - its upcoming lung therapy - and due to foreign exchange headwinds.
Sector movers: Utilities sought out amid global trade tensions, market volatility
Investors sought out the safety of electricity and water utilities amid the ongoing volatility in global capital markets as a result of the ongoing trade tensions.
Facebook stops its plan to collect medical records to match users
Facebook has halted plans to access medical data to try and match it to its users' information in order to improve their care.
US open: Stocks open lower after big miss in non-farm payrolls
US stocks opened down on Friday after President Trump said he might slap $100bn more tariffs on China, even as investors were digesting the latest non-farm payrolls report, with a particular focus on the latest figures on average hourly earnings which it contained.
Symphony Environmental rounds out board with former Merrill Lynch chair
Smart plastics firm Symphony Environmental Technologies has appointed Robert Wigley to its board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
FTSE 100 movers: United Utilities gains on upgrade, M&S hit by Citi downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% to 7,184. 01 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled over the latest developments in the US-China trade spat and a much weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report.
Brave Bison signs deal to promote new PUMA football boot
Social video company Brave Bison has signed a deal with sportswear brand PUMA for a branded content campaign to run on Brave Bison's ‘Slash Football’ channels.
Defenx shares slump as yearly report delayed
AIM-quoted cyber-security software group Defenx is looking to raise £1. 2m by way of the issue of 14. 92m new ordinary shares via subscription and an open offer, the group said in a Friday trading statement where the group announced that its full-year results would, again, be delayed.
Milestone dons new 'Catenae Innovation' moniker
Milestone Group confirmed on Friday that it has been renamed Catenae Innovation.
Director dealings: Essentra boss ups stake
Paul Forman, chief executive of plastic and fibre products manufacturer Essentra, acquired £85,900 worth of shares in the firm on Friday.