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US close: Stocks close higher as bonds climb back from historic lows
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Friday as investors remained focused on the bond market and US-China trade relations.
Europe close: Stocks find traction on talk of monetary and fiscal stimulus
Stocks on the Continent put in a modest bounce at the end of the week amid rising speculation that the European Central Bank might be preparing to bring back out what traders term as its 'big bazooka'.
Director dealings: RPS Group CEO ups stake
RPS Group revealed on Friday that chief executive John Douglas had purchased 100,852 shares in the London-listed professional services firm.
Week ahead: Huawei, Jackson Hole symposium in focus
The economic calendar will be exceedingly thin over the coming week and back-end loaded but with several potential key risk events strewn across investors's paths.
'Buy in September', BofA-ML says
Strategists at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch sounded a 'bullish' note on stocks heading into September and for the longer-term.
London close: Markets finish green as sterling edges higher
London stocks managed to keep their heads above water for the close on Friday, bouncing back from heavy losses in the previous session, but underperforming their European peers somewhat as sterling ticked higher.
Broker tips: Nichols, Cairn Energy, Kingfisher
RBC Capital Markets upped its target price on shares of Cairn Energy from 185p to 195p on Friday, stating the group was "well positioned" to weather the current "macro storm".
IMCD sees solid earnings growth amid 'challenging' macro environment
Dutch speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor IMCD reported a 19% improvement in gross profit to €312m (£284. 86m) in its first half on Friday, or 18% on a constant currency basis.
German government ready to incur in deficit spending
The German government will break its self-imposed prohibition on so-called deficit spending if the economy falls into recession.
Merian Chrysalis pours £10m into Manchester software firm Sorted
Merian Chrysalis Investment Company announced an investment of £10m, as part of a £15m Series B funding round by Sorted Holdings on Friday, alongside other investors including Praetura Ventures and NVM Private Equity.
Shore Capital reiterates 'hold' on Nichols despite 'robust' top-line momentum
Analysts at Shore Capital reiterated their 'hold' rating on drinks maker Nichols on Friday, as investments continued to curtail some "robust" top-line momentum.
Telstra monetises AUD 1bn of assets as part of 'T22' strategy
Australian telecoms provider Telstra announced that it had reached AUD 1bn (£560m) in asset monetisation on Friday, as it reported the establishment and part-sale of an unlisted property trust to own 37 of its existing exchange properties.
Andalas reports decent progress on Betun Selo KSO
Upstream oil and gas company Andalas Energy and Power updated the market on operations on the Betun Selo KSO on Friday, reporting that the BTN14 well was now producing 30 barrels of oil per day, up from 4. 5 barrels per day immediately after completion of the workover on 7 August.
FTSE 250 movers: Funding Circle drops; Plus500 gives back some gains
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 7% to 18,767. 31 in afternoon trade on Friday, bouncing back from the previous day’s losses.
LightwaveRF raising at least £1.3m through accelerated bookbuild
Smart home technology company LightwaveRF announced a number of firm and conditional placings and subscriptions on Friday, in a bid to raise at least £1. 3m.
US open: Stocks go green as bond yields climb back from record lows
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Friday as investors remained focused on the bond market and US-China trade relations.
Panthera Resources narrows losses as it works to progress Bhukia
Panthera Resources reported an operating loss in its audited results on Friday, which its said reflected its ongoing status as an exploration company.
RBC bumps up target price for Cairn Energy
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of Cairn Energy from 185p to 195p on Friday, stating the group was "well positioned" to weather the current "macro storm".
High Court blocks transfer of £12bn of annuities from Prudential to Rothesay
The High Court has blocked the proposed transfer of £12bn of annuities from Prudential to Rothesay Life.