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Europe close: Stocks finish the week on a high note
European stocks jumped at the end of the week, following the release of unexpectedly strong US jobs and Chinese manufacturing data.
Director dealings: RBS director picks up shares
One of RBS's senior independent directors, Mark Seligman, picked up some shares, close on the heels of purchases by several of his colleagues, including RBS chairman, Howard Davies, and non-executive director Dr. Lena Wilson.
London close: Investors cheer US jobs and Chinese manufacturing data
London stocks jumped at the end of the week as investors mulled better-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data and Chinese manufacturing figures.
Week ahead: BoE rate decision, Chinese foreign trade data in focus
The market spotlight during the coming week will be firmly on the Bank of England as it meets to decide on policy ahead of the next general elections.
Broker tips: Carnival, Rio Tinto, Rolls Royce
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'sell' stance on shares of Carnival, telling clients that although valuation might look "depressed", macro "weakness" could see earnings in the sector drop by between 24. 0% and 74. 0%.
Berenberg more negative on cruise operators, reiterates 'sell' on Carnival
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'sell' stance on shares of Carnival, telling clients that although valuation might look "depressed", macro "weakness" could see earnings in the sector drop by between 24. 0% and 74. 0%.
FTSE 250 movers: TP ICAP surges, Dixons drops
London's second-tier was 0. 30% higher at 20,081. 72 in afternoon trade on Friday, with TP ICAP leading the index upward.
Arc Minerals ropes in Remy Welschinger as new finance director
Arc Minerals announced the appointment of Rémy Welschinger, one of its existing directors, as its finance director effective immediately on Friday.
Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1bn
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has agreed to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit for $2. 1bn in cash.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally, Auto Trader hit by Lookers warning
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 7% at 7,296. 94 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled a better-than-expected US jobs report and encouraging Chinese data.
InfraStrata clears two more milestones in Islandmagee project
Strategic infrastructure investment company InfraStrata confirmed the completion of its October milestones at the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project in Northern Ireland on Friday.
Duke Royalty puts another £2m into Lynx Equity UK
Alternative capital provider Duke Royalty announced a follow-on investment of £2m into its existing royalty partner Lynx Equity UK on Friday.
Globalworth enters into new EUR 200m revolving credit facility
Central and eastern Europe-focussed office property investor Globalworth Real Estate Investments has entered into a new €200m £172. 27m) unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of its relationship banks and selected new lenders, it announced on Friday.
JP Morgan stays 'overweight' on Rio Tinto, highlights 'world-class' assets
Analysts at JP Morgan reiterated their 'overweight' stance on shares of Rio Tinto following the miner's 2019 Strategy Day.
Metro Bank surges as Lloyds said to consider bid
Metro Bank surged on Friday following a report that Lloyds Banking Group could be interested in making a bid for the challenger bank.
BBA Aviation to return $835m to shareholders, change name
BBA Aviation said on Friday that it is planning to return $835m to shareholders as it announced it was changing its name to Signature Aviation.
US manufacturing bounces back by less than expected in October, ISM says
Manufacturing sector activity improved a tad in October, but continued to contract at a quicker than expected pace.
Mosman Oil & Gas loss narrowed after production surge
Mosman Oil & Gas on Friday reported a narrower annual loss after a leap in production that drove double-digit revenue growth even as its expenses dropped.
US open: Stocks jump after October jobs report and on US-China trade optimism
Trading on Wall Street got off to a positive start at the end of the week, with sentiment boosted by surpisingly strong readings on the US jobs market and Chinese manufacturing.