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Friday newspaper round-up: Butchers, contactless limit, energy providers
The government has stepped in to counter a spiralling crisis on pig farms by allowing butchers to enter the UK on temporary visas, in the latest reversal of post-Brexit immigration policy. Butchers in abattoirs and meat processing plants dealing with pigs will be allowed to come to work in Britain for six months, the environment secretary, George Eustice, announced on Thursday evening. He said 800 butchers were needed to meet staffing shortages and get the situation under control.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as US bank earnings give impetus
European shares edged ahead at the open on Friday as strong US corporate earnings overnight helped to drive sentiment.
Week ahead: US tech giants, China data in focus
Investors' attention over the coming week will be split between the US corporate earnings season and key economic data out of China and the UK.
Europe close: Stocks push higher as US earnings season kicks into high gear
European shares finished higher on Friday as strong US corporate earnings overnight helped to drive sentiment.
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The FTSE 100 ended the week 138. 48 points higher, closing at 7,234. 03 on Friday.
London close: FTSE rises to 18-month highs as airlines take off
London stocks finished above water on Friday, as earnings optimism helped to offset concerns about inflation.
Broker tips: Antofagasta, Asos, BP
Analyst at RBC Capital Markets upgraded copper producer Antofagasta from 'underperform' to 'sector perform' on Friday, stating the copper market was moving toward a "potentially acute" near-term state.
Americans sour on government's economic policies, University of Michigan says
Americans´ confidence in the economy and the political landscape remained near its post-pandemic lows, in part due to downbeat assessments of government economic policies, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
Brazilian gas demand soars, stoking global energy crisis
The severe drought hitting Brazil has resulted in soaring demand for natural gas to generate electricity, feeding the global gas shortage.
Hochschild exercises option to earn-in 60pc of Snip gold project
Hochschild Mining has exercised its option to start earning in to a 60% interest in the Snip gold project, it announced on Friday, held by TSX-listed Skeena Resources and located in the Golden Triangle and in Tahltan Territory in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Director dealings: Next Fifteen executive lowers stake
Next Fifteen Communications revealed on Friday that director Tim Dyson had disposed of 77,997 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed media firm.
Power Metal reports two new anomalies at Walker Lane
Power Metal Resources announced the results from recently-completed satellite imagery analysis over the Garfield Property in the prolific Walker Lane mineral belt in Nevada on Friday, identifying two “strong anomalies”.
FTSE 250 movers: Mediclinic rallies on update; Qinetiq recovers
London’s FTSE 250 was 0. 5% higher at 22,978. 27 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US open: Dow Jones extends winning streak following retail sales report
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday following the publication of some better-than-expected retail sales figures.
FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; Pearson in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,241. 59 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US pre-open: Futures in the green ahead of retail sales data
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday ahead of the publication of last month's retail sales data.
Newmark Security focusing on cash amid supply chain crunch
Electronic and physical security system supplier Newmark Security said it was in a positive position for the rest of the financial year on Friday, despite recent margin pressures and supply chain issues impacting the business.
Goldman Sachs beats analysts' Q3 estimates by a mile
Goldman Sachs beat Wall Street analysts' estimates for its third quarter by a mile with stronger-than-expected performances in nearly all of its main segments of activity.
Sensyne enters health data partnership with US-based OMNY
Clinical artificial intelligence (AI) company Sensyne Health announced a new strategic relationship with US-based data network company OMNY Health on Friday.
Learning Technologies completes £305m acquisition of GP Strategies
Digital learning and talent management software company Learning Technologies Group announced the successful acquisition of GP Strategies on Friday.