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London close: Stocks finish firmer as investors await Brexit deal news
London stocks ended the week in the green on Friday, as investors mulled a solid reading on the UK construction sector and a report suggesting a negotiated trade deal between the EU and the UK was "imminent".
Director dealings: Victoria finance director makes share sale
Victoria revealed on Friday that finance director Michael Scott had disposed of 176,726 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed flooring company.
Broker tips: Centamin, MJ Gleeson, easyJet
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded mining firm Centamin to 'buy' from 'hold' on Friday, stating the group's new mine had rebased their expectations.
Metal Tiger makes investment in Marimaca Copper
Natural resources investor Metal Tiger has subscribed for 141,956 units in Marimaca Copper at a price of CAD 3. 15 each, for a total investment of CAD 0. 45m (£0. 26m), it announced on Friday, as part of Marimaca’s CAD 28. 98m equity financing.
Berenberg raises Centamin to 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded mining firm Centamin to 'buy' from 'hold' on Friday, stating the group's new mine had rebased their expectations.
FTSE 250 movers: Micro Focus surges; Cineworld tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% at 20,148. 67 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Oil majors gush higher; Kingfisher retreats
The FTSE 100 was up 1% at 6,557. 45 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Power Metal begins field work at South Ghanzi
Exploration and development company Power Metal Resources announced the start of exploration field work on the South Ghanzi Project on Friday, on the Kalahari Copper Belt in northwest Botswana.
Glencore CEO Glasenberg to retire in 2021
Glencore said Ivan Glasenberg would retire in the first half of 2021 after 19 years as chief executive of the commodities trader and miner.
US open: Stocks record early gains despite nonfarm payrolls miss
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Friday despite some key jobs data falling short of expectations.
Horizonte moves towards construction at Araguaia
Brazil-focussed nickel company Horizonte Minerals updated the market on operations at the Araguaia Nickel Project on Friday, which was moving towards construction.
United Oil confirms Covid delays to Crown discovery payments
United Oil & Gas updated the market on Friday on the milestone payment from Hibiscus Petroleum’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Anasuria Hibiscus UK, for the purchase of licence P2366, blocks 15/18d and 15/19b, which include the Crown discovery.
Alchemy reveals shareholder support for Countywide deal
Alchemy Partners said it had the support of almost 45% of Countrywide's shareholders for its proposed offer for the company.
Nonfarm payrolls rise at slower-than-expected rate in November
US employment accelerated at a much weaker-than-expected clip in November, while the unemployment rate fell from 6. 8% to 6. 7% despite a surge in the number of new Covid-19 cases.
Petro Matad licence application delayed by Mongolia Covid outbreak
Mongolian oil company Petro Matad updated the market on its operations and the impact of Covid-19 on Friday, reporting that the country had been “very successful” in containing the coronavirus through 2020, however the first cases of community spread did occur in November.
Deutsche Bank ups easyJet to 'buy'
Deutsche Bank upgraded easyJet to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on Friday as it took a look at the European airlines sector.
Canaccord Genuity raises target price on MJ Gleeson
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on housebuilder MJ Gleeson from 780. 0p to 810. 0p on Friday following a "positive" update at the group's annual general meeting.
Treasury committee quizzes DMO on gilt sales
The UK's Debt Management Office is facing political scrutiny over whether it achieved the best price when selling more than £300bn of government bonds during the past decade.
US pre-open: Futures trade higher ahead of non-farm payrolls
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants awaited some key jobs data.