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Morgan Stanley 'overweight' on Lloyds, Brexit outcome key valuation driver
Analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated their 'overweight' stance and 60. 0p target price for shares of Lloyds on Friday following a meeting with the lender's chief, Antonio Horta-Osorio.
US import prices edge up in September as energy costs bounce back
US import prices edged higher unexpectedly last month as energy costs bounced back.
Dyson drops electric car project and turns to solid-state batteries
Dyson said it’s dropping its electric vehicle project after deciding it could not make the car commercially viable or find a buyer.
HMV opens largest store in Europe in Birmingham
HMV has opened the biggest music and movies store in Europe in Birmingham on Friday as Canadian owner Sunrise Records lays the foundations for its expansion.
AorTech continues to shift focus towards life-changing medical devices
AorTech told investors on Friday that it had spent much effort in laying the foundations for its transition into a developer of life-changing medical devices during the six months ended 30 September.
IGas chairman stands down
Oil and gas exploration firm IGas revealed on Friday that non-executive chairman Mike McTighe will step down from the role with immediate effect.
Ideagen agrees to acquire SaaS firm Optima Diagnostics
Information management software provider Ideagen agreed to acquire software-as-a-service company Optima Diagnostics on Friday for a total of £1. 8m.
Codemasters releases latest edition of GRID
Video game developer and publisher Codemasters released the latest edition of its well-regarded racing series GRID on Friday.
Friday broker round-up
Whitbread: Deutsche Bank downgrades to sell with a target price of 3,650p.
US pre-open: Stocks looks set for strong open as US-Sino trade talks continue
US futures had stocks opening higher for a third consecutive session on Friday following some positive comments from Donald Trump regarding US-Sino trade talks.
Sterling breaches $1.25 as EU's Tusk hails signs of progress on Brexit talks
Sterling hit a three-week high on Friday, rising above the $1. 25 mark after European Council President Donald Tusk said he had received "promising signals" that a Brexit deal was possible.
Europe midday: Stocks rally amid trade deal, Brexit optimism
European stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors grew hopeful that the US and China could agree a trade deal.
London midday: Stocks turn green but gains limited as pound breaches $1.25
The Footsie had moved into the green by midday on Friday, with banks and housebuilders up on Brexit hopes, but gains were limited and London markets significantly underperformed their European counterparts as sterling surged past the $1. 25 mark.
Asia report: Markets turn higher amid US-China talks
Markets in Asia finished higher on Friday, as optimism around the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China grew.
Thomas Cook collapse boosts Dart Group demand
Shares of Dart Group surged on Friday as the Jet2 owner said full-year profit is set to top current market expectations following the collapse of rival Thomas Cook.
Tremor's RhythmOne division achieves top fraud intelligence rankings
Video advertising technology company Tremor International announced on Friday that its RhythmOne media division has achieved a number of top rankings in the second quarter Programmatic Seller Trust indices, as issued by omni-channel fraud intelligence company Pixalate.
Columbus Energy ready to drill at Saffron well
Trinidad and Suriname-focussed oil and gas producer Columbus Energy Resources updated the market on the Saffron well in the South West Peninsula of Trinidad on Friday.
Wilmcote ends takeover talks with Arclin
Wilmcote Holdings announced on Friday that, further to its recent statements regarding a potential acquisition of Arclin, the two parties have mutually agreed to conclude negotiations and, as such, discussions have ceased.
Amerisur in sale talks with 'multiple' parties
South America-focussed oil and gas producer and explorer Amerisur Resources updated the market on the strategic review and formal sales process it entered into on 19 July on Friday.
Miton assets under management rise ahead of merger with Premier AM
Fund management company Miton Group reported closing assets under management of £4. 68bn as at 30 September in its third quarter update on Friday, rising 7% from £4. 38bn on 31 December.