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Horizon Discovery inks strategic partnership with Mammoth Biosciences
Life sciences firm Horizon Discovery has signed a strategic collaboration deal with Mammoth Biosciences that will see the two companies develop new clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) tools.
US Judiciary Committee set to bring articles of Trump impeachment to House floor
The House Judiciary Committee has sent two articles of impeachment against President Trump in advance to the House floor for a final vote in the chamber.
Europe close: Stocks advance on US-China trade deal, Brexit clarity
European stocks were sharply higher on Friday following news that the US and China have reached an initial trade deal, thus avoiding a new round of tariffs, with a landslide victory for the Conservative Party in the UK general election also boosting sentiment.
Week ahead: BoE, global manufacturing in focus
The last full week of trading in 2019 will see a raft of economic indicators released in all the main geographies.
Broker tips: IAG, Centamin, Informa
Analysts at HSBC hiked their target price and recommendation for shares of IAG in the wake of the 2019 UK general election results.
RBC Capital welcomes changes to Centamin board
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets took a fresh look at Centamin on Friday, stating it would not normally comment on board changes but think that given the firm's current situation and the recent approach by Endeavour Mining that it warranted attention.
London close: UK stocks unleashed after election
London’s domestically-focused FTSE 250 stole the limelight on Friday, hitting an all-time high as sterling surged after Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party secured a large parliamentary majority, with reports of a Sino-US trade deal also buoying the mood.
HSBC upgrades IAG to 'buy' following election results
Analysts at HSBC hiked their target price and recommendation for shares of IAG in the wake of the 2019 UK general election results.
Trade talks have achieved 'major advance', China says
China confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Washington on a phase-one trade deal, including the roll-back of some US tariffs and the cancellation of the new duties that both sides had been preparing to impose on 15 December. The Wall Street Journal story on the China Deal is completely wrong, especially their statement on Tariffs. Fake News. They should find a better leaker! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 13, 2019.
ShoreCap ups Informa to 'buy'
Analysts at Shore Capital raised their rating on events and publishing company Informa from 'hold' to 'buy' on Friday, stating the group's acquisition of UBM had established it as the leading player in the global exhibitions industry.
Director dealings: Segro director makes share purchase
Segro revealed on Friday that non-executive director Sue Clayton had purchased 7,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed real estate investment trust.
US open: Mixed start to trading as US and China reach 'phase one' trade deal
Wall Street trading was somewhat mixed at the open on Friday after the US and China agreed to a "phase one" trade deal.
Eramet notes falling metal prices in November
Eramet updated the market on manganese ore and nickel price trends, and its outlook for the 2019 financial year, on Friday, reporting that in recent months, it had performed well in terms of production, confirming its targets for 2019.
Hexagon Composites consortium awarded funding for hydrogen hub
Hexagon Composites announced on Friday that the Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub - a consortium of players in the hydrogen field, including Hexagon - has been awarded NOK 37. 6m under the ‘PILOT-E’ funding scheme for the development of a hydrogen production facility.
FTSE 250 movers: Banks, housebuilders soar; Future falls
London's FTSE 250 soared 3. 54% higher at 21,529. 72 in afternoon trade on Friday, as investors digested the impact of a resounding Conservative general election victory.
Microsoft unveils new Xbox and kicks off console war with Sony
Microsoft released the design for the new Xbox Series X on Thursday and kicked off what will surely be a console war with Sony throughout 2020 for next-generation gaming hardware.
FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders rally on election result; Rolls-Royce retreats
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 9% at 7,408. 42 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors cheered a landslide win for the Tories in the general election.
CEPS indirect subsidiaries to appoint administrators
CEPS announced on Friday that two of its indirect subsidiaries - CEM Press and Travelfast, trading as Sampling International - were filing a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
JLEN Environmental acquires majority of south London anerobic digestion plant
Environmental infrastructure fund JLEN Environmental Assets Group announced the acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Bio Collectors Holdings (BCH) on Friday.