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Friday broker round-up
Spirent Communications: Canaccord reiterates hold with a target price of 260. 0p.
London midday: Stocks higher on the back of US stimulus hopes
Stocks are holding higher after the Trump administration changed tack overnight, voicing support for a broad stimulus package for the economy.
Immunodiagnostic Systems starts selling automated Covid-19 antibody test
Immunodiagnostic Systems announced on Friday that its fully-automated SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibody test for Covid-19 was now available for sale.
Alien Metals upbeat on mapping and sampling at Hamersley
Minerals exploration and development company Alien Metals announced on Friday that its technical team has completed the follow-up detailed geological mapping and sampling programme at the Hamersley Iron Ore Projects.
Serco issues $200m of US private placement notes
Serco has issued $200m (£154m) of US private placement loan notes, it announced on Friday.
Canaccord Genuity maintains 'hold' rating on Spirent Communications following CMD
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at testing and measurement equipment provider Spirent Communications on Friday following the company's capital markets day.
Spain decrees 'state of alarm' in Madrid and nine other cities
Spain's government has decreed a partial 'state of alarm' covering the country's capital, Madrid, and nine other cities.
BoE and FCA tell City to prepare for Brexit disruption
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have told the City to prepare for potential market disruption when the UK leaves the EU at the end of 2020.
US pre-open: Futures point to early gains as stimulus talks remain in focus
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants continued to wait for details regarding a new potential stimulus bill.
Europe midday: Stocks broadly higher as Trump hints at stimulus progress
European stockmarkets were broadly higher at lunchtime on Friday as investors were encouraged by warm words from the White House on a new stimulus package.
Trump administration reportedly open to comprehensive stimulus bill
The Trump administration has changed tack again and is now open to a broader stimulus package to help sustain the economy through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Europe open: Investors cling on to hope of US stimulus
European shares started the final session of the week higher as investors remained hopeful of a US stimulus deal.
Ryanair could take 737 MAX deliveries 'in early 2021'
Ryanair said it expected the troubled Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft to return to service in the US in the next four weeks, and could start taking delivery in early 2021.
Treatt to pay final dividend amid upbeat outlook
Treatt said it would pay a final dividend in line with policy and that it was cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the current year.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China returns from holiday
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Friday, as traders in mainland China returned to their desks following a long autumn holiday, with fresh economic data from the mainland being digested as well.
Berenberg lowers target price on Rolls-Royce
Analysts at Berenberg slightly lowered their target price on aerospace and defence giant Rolls-Royce from 270. 0p to 250. 0p on Friday ahead go the group's £5. 0bn "reset".
UK recovery continues to lose steam as August GDP rises 2.1%
Britain’s economy expanded by a lower-than-expected 2. 1% in August compared to July, as the recovery from the coronavirus lockdown continued to lose momentum, official data revealed on Friday.
LSE sells Borsa Italiana to Euronext for €4.3bn
London Stock Exchange has agreed the sale of Borsa Italiana for about €4. 32bn (£3. 9bn) to Euronext, the company said on Friday.
Sunak to set out more jobs support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce a local job furlough scheme for workers at businesses forced to close by new Covid-19 restrictions.
London open: Stocks up after White House voices support for stimulus package
Stocks have started the session higher taking their cue from the gains seen overnight on Wall Street after the Trump administration changed tack, voicing support for a broad stimulus package for the economy.