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Europe close: Bourses in the black despite softer services data
Europe's stock exchanges all finished in the black on Friday after the release of mixed services sector data and reports on Brexit negotiations, with a weaker euro also lending a hand.
FTSE 250 movers: Essentra boost for index; William Hill in the red
Shares in plastics supplier Essentra keep the FTSE 250 in positive territory on Friday as the company said it had returned to profit growth, unveiling a 7% rise in half-year pre-tax profits to £21m.
'Excellent' Horse Hill flow rate results impress AIM quintet
Horse Hill’s testing results at the Portland reservoir in the UK’s Weald Basin on Friday implied equivalent rates of 401 and 414 barrels of oil per day, beating 2016 results.
Serica Energy to acquire Bruce and Kieth interests for $20m
UK oil and gas company Serica Energy on Friday agreed to acquire further interests in the Bruce and Keith (BK) fields in the UK North Sea from Total for up to $20m.
London close: Stocks bounce despite weak data, heightened trade tensions
London stocks bounced back from the losses seen earlier in the week despite the release of weaker-than-expected readings on services sector activity on both sides of the Atlantic - even as trade tensions continued to ramp-up in the background - and a mixed reading on the US jobs market in July.
Rolls-Royce cash-flow confidence impresses analysts
Rolls-Royce has clearer skies ahead, analysts at Societe General, UBS and Deutsche Bank said on Friday, encouraged by the engine maker's confidence in delivering strong cash flows despite the high costs from the Trent 1000 engine issues.
US open: Stocks higher despite weaker economic data
Stocks are holding slightly higher despite the release of a mixed batch of economic data at the end of the week, helped in part by Chinese authorities' decision to step-in to brake the fall in the country's currency.
US job growth slows more than expected in July
Job creation in the US continued at a steady pace last month although the number of hours worked fell.
US pre-open: Stocks set for higher start ahead of US jobs data
Equity futures are pointing to moderate gains for stocks in the States on Friday ahead of the release of the all-important monthly US jobs report.
US service sector activity slows sharply in July
Service sector activity in the US slowed sharply in July, the results of a widely-followed survey revealed.
Action Hotels receives 24p a share offer from largest shareholder
AIM-listed Action Hotels said agreement had been reached with Action Group, its largest shareholder, on a takeover.
Former Stobart CEO 'expensed horse racing sponsorship, private jets'
The former boss of Stobart Group has been accused of spending more than £4. 5m on expenses, including helicopters and horse racing sponsorship, according to court documents filed on Thursday.
Barnier warns UK over Brexit, but looks for 'unprecedented' deal
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Friday warned Britain that it could not take back control of its borders and expect the European Union to give up sovereignty over customs and freedom of movement.
FTSE 100 movers: Mondi moves ahead; IAG descends
Shares in paper manufacturer Mondi on Friday led the FTSE 100 risers as the firm reported a 6% rise in interim pre-tax profits of €490m (£436m) due to higher average selling prices and solid demand across its packaging businesses.
Strong demand drives Mondi interim pre-tax profits up 6%
Paper manufacturer Mondi on Friday reported a 6% rise in interim pre-tax profits of €490m (£436m) due to higher average selling prices and solid demand across its packaging businesses.
RBS promises first dividend since financial crisis
Royal Bank of Scotland declared its first dividend in 10 years despite a mixed set of first half results, but generally beating City forecasts.
Asia report: Markets mixed as trade tensions tighten
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Friday, as investors continued to weigh up trade concerns amid ongoing tension between Washington and Beijing.
Pets at Home shares wagging as vet services thrive
Share in Pets at Home wagged happily on Friday as the company reported a 6. 1% rise in first quarter revenue on the back of higher-margin veterinary services.
Carney says no-deal Brexit risk 'uncomfortably high'
The potential of a no-deal Brexit was “uncomfortably high” with severe consequences for the economy, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Friday.