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Mind Gym H1 trading 'materially affected' by Covid-19
Training solutions provider Mind Gym said on Friday that its first-half trading performance had reflected the ongoing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to its global client base.
Europe open: Luxury goods stocks get a lift from LVMH results
European stocks rebounded on Friday morning after a mauling on Thursday, driven by upbeat corporate earnings in the luxury sector.
Serco lifts revenue and profit guidance after strong third quarter
Serco reported strong revenue growth in its third quarter on Friday, along with good cost control, leading to an upgrade of its full-year revenue guidance to around £3. 9bn, and underlying trading profit to between £160m and £165m.
London open: Stocks rise after Thursday's selloff; Brexit talks eyed
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session on concerns about tightening Covid-19 restrictions.
John Lewis and Waitrose unveil five-year plan
British retailers John Lewis and Waitrose unveiled their five-year plan to become "the go-to brands" for quality, value and sustainability.
Superdry CFO Nick Gresham steps down
Fashion retailer Superdry said on Friday that Nick Gresham has decided to step down as chief financial officer with immediate effect.
Jupiter Fund Management posts 42% jump in Q3 AuM
Jupiter Fund Management posted a bigger than expected rise in the amount of funds that it was charged with supervising during the third quarter, thanks to stronger than anticipated market returns both in its legacy business and at recently acquired Merian Global Investors.
Howden Joinery CFO Mark Robson stepping down
Howden Joinery said on Friday that Mark Robson will step down as deputy chief executive and chief financial officer on 26 December and will be succeeded as CFO by Paul Hayes, who previously held the same role at Consort Medical.
Man Group posts rise in Q3 funds under management
Hedge fund Man Group reported a rise in third-quarter funds under management on Friday, partly thanks to "robust" net inflows, although it also struck a note of caution about the outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after US markets end off lows
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after equity markets on Wall Street ended well off their lows despite growing concerns about tightening coronavirus restrictions.
Wetherspoons swings to annual loss, Serco lifts guidance after strong third quarter
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 34 points higher on Friday, having closed down 1. 73% at 5,832. 52 on Thursday.
Friday newspaper round-up: Tier 2, John Lewis, mortgage defaults
New lockdown restrictions to be imposed across much of England from Saturday could be the “death knell” for many pubs and restaurants, the government has been told, as business groups voiced concerns about a wave of job losses within weeks. London, Essex, York and parts of Derbyshire are among the regions that will be subject to tier 2 curbs, meaning people from multiple households will not be allowed to mix in venues such as pubs, restaurants and bars. - Guardian.