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Week ahead: Chinese trade data, US CPI in focus
Investors' attention over the coming week will be divided between a slew of data due out on either side of the Pacific, in China and the US.
Europe close: Stocks end week on a mixed note
European markets finished the week in mixed fashion as traders and investors looked for direction.
Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
Prince Philip, husband of the UK's Queen Elizabeth, has died at the age of 99.
WHO chief condemns 'shocking imbalance' in Covid-19 vaccine distribution
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that there is a “shocking imbalance” in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide and most countries do not have anywhere near enough shots to cover health workers and high risk groups.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after decent week
London stocks finished in a mixed state on Friday as the recent rally lost steam, but the top-flight index still managed to finish almost 180 points higher than it did in the prior week.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the Easter Monday-shortened week 178. 45 points higher, closing at 6,915. 75 on Friday.
Broker tips: JD Sports, 4imprint, Hilton Foods, BAE Systems
JD Sports Fashion was sitting pretty at the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday as Berenberg said it was its "top pick" in consumer discretionary.
Director dealings: Summerway Capital chairman lowers stake
Summerway Capital said on Friday that chairman Vinodka Murria had sold 1. 0m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment firm.
Custodian REIT creates ESG board committee
Property investment company Custodian announced the constitution of an environmental, social and governance (ESG) board committee on Friday.
US producer prices rise more quickly than expected in March
Wholesale prices accelerated by more than expected last month, driven higher by a jump in energy costs.
US open: S&P 500 looks to build on all-time high
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after the S&P 500 hit another fresh record in the previous session.
Novacyt dispute with DHSC to dent 2021 profit, shares slide
Novacyt said on Friday that a dispute with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over a supply contract could have a "material" impact on fourth-quarter revenues and dent 2021 profit and revenue, sending its shares sharply lower.
BAE faces further ESG outflows, Exane says
BAE Systems faces further outflows if the trend towards responsible investing continues, Exane BNP Paribas said as the broker cut its rating on BAE to 'neutral' and reduced its share price target by 15% to 525p.
Uber, Lyft spend millions on discounted rides to vaccination sites and driver inoculation
Uber and Lyft are spending millions of dollars to provide drivers with access to Covid-19 vaccines and are offering millions of discounted rides to vaccination sites for people in need.
Friday broker round-up
Hilton Food Group: RBC Capital Markets upgrades to outperform with a target price of 1,500p.
FTSE 250 movers: Tui slumps; PageGroup gains on update
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 22,194. 61 in afternoon trade on Friday.
IronRidge appoints Mark Schild as group finance controller
Africa-focussed minerals exploration company IronRidge Resources announced the appointment of Mark Schild as its group financial controller on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders rally; BAT hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 6,922. 13 in afternoon trade on Friday.
JD Sports 'top pick' in consumer discretionary, says Berenberg
JD Sports Fashion was sitting pretty at the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday as Berenberg said it was its "top pick" in consumer discretionary.
San Leon rises after progress at investee Decklar
Nigeria-focussed oil and gas exploration, development and production company San Leon Energy said on Friday that its investee company Decklar Resources had contracted a drilling rig for re-entry and testing operations on the Oza-1 well.