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Week ahead: Brexit, US-China trade talks in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be focused on the ongoing talks with Brussels over Brexit and what revisions to her withdrawal proposal the Prime Minister will offer to Parliament, or not.
Service sector going downhill at fastest pace since 2008
Optimism across the service sector fell sharply in the past three months as business volumes and profitability continue to fall, a services sector survey from the CBI has revealed.
Cabinet ministers threaten to delay Brexit if no-deal not axed
Three members of Theresa May's Cabinet said they were ready to force a delay to Brexit in order to prevent a damaging no-deal scenario.
US close: Stocks close higher on promising news from trade talks
US stocks closed higher on Friday as investors eyed more news from trade talks between the US and China ahead of next week’s truce deadline.
US open: Stocks open higher ahead of trade talks
US stocks opened higher on Friday as investors eyed more news from trade talks between the US and China ahead of next week’s truce deadline.
BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in new joint car venture
BMW and Daimler announced on Friday they would invest €1bn in a new joint venture which will develop driverless vehicles, ride-hailing services and parking services.
Europe close: Stocks continue to push higher as strategists debate next move
Stocks on the Continent finished the week higher, with equity benchmarks in France and Germany both at their best levels in several months, as investors waited and hoped for positive news out of trade talks in Washington.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners dominate, Barclays whipped
Miners and metals were prominent among the risers on Friday, with the sector being the top performer in Europe.
London close: Stocks edge higher as investors wait on US-China trade talks
London stocks edged higher on Friday, helped along by strength in the mining sector and well-received results from Pearson and amid growing optimism over Sino-US trade talks.
Sector movers: Miners boosted by China hopes
Metals and miners were the driving force on Friday, with the sector being the top dog in Europe.
Broker tips: Centrica, Purplebricks, Anglo American
Goldman Sachs downgraded Centrica shares to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ on Friday, cutting the price target to 132p from 158p following the company’s "weak" full-year results a day earlier.
JPMorgan ups target price on 'undervalued' Anglo American, names miner 'top pick'
Analysts at JPMorgan Cazenove upped their target price on multinational mining outfit Anglo American on Friday as it highlighted the group's ability to deliver a stellar combination of capital returns and growth.
Director dealings: Investec founder lowers stake
Investec founder Ian Kantor disposed of 200,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed financial services outfit.
FTSE 250 movers: Takeover bids send Provvy and Dairy Crest soaring
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% in afternoon trading on Friday, with Provident Financial and Dairy Crest pulling the market higher as investors enthused about the takeover bids received by the companies.
Interserve receives new debt proposal from Coltrane
Interserve said it has received and is considering an "outline proposal" from major shareholder Coltrane Asset Management, while reports suggest the company's lenders will improve the terms of its rescue plan.
GSK 'likely' to face HIV sales slowdown, UBS downgrades
UBS thinks GSK shares will struggle to perform in the near-term if there is nervousness around its ViiV HIV business.
Amur Minerals reduces cost of road at Kun-Manie
Nickel-copper sulphide mineral exploration and resource development company Amur Minerals Corporation updated the market on the access road that would link the planned mine site with the Baikal Amur Rail Line (BAM) on its wholly-owned Kun-Manie nickel copper sulphide project on Friday.
Seeing Machines welcomes EU rule mandating warning systems
Computer vision technology company Seeing Machines updated the market on Friday, welcoming the outcome of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee, where a set of rules were approved to advance safety for all road users in the European Union.
Inspiration performs well amid 'difficult' trading environment
Global medical device company Inspiration Health told investors on Friday that it had continued to perform well despite a "difficult" trading environment.