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Europe open: Shares hover near highs as Ocado attracts interest
European shares nudged fresh records at the opening with investor optimism tempered by rising Covid case numbers and lockdowns in the region.
eEnergy YTD performance in line with expectations
Energy services firm eEnergy said on Friday that it continued to trade in line with market expectations for the financial year ending 30 June.
London open: Stocks gain after retail sales data; miners rally
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, helped along by a strong showing in the mining sector and better-than-expected retail sales data.
Kingfisher results set for top of guidance
Kingfisher said its annual results would be near the top of guidance after a strong third quarter for the DIY retailer.
Wincanton H1 profits grow, FY earnings seen in line with expectations
Logistics company Wincanton said on Friday that profits had risen in the six months ended 30 September, leading the group to now guide for full-year earnings in line with expectations.
Early Christmas spending boosts retail sales
UK retail sales rose more than expected in October, underpinned by spending on toys and clothes in the run-up to Christmas.
UK borrowing exceeds forecasts as interest costs rise
The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as increased interest payments outweighed higher tax receipts, official figures showed.
Grainger appoints Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer
Residential landlord Grainger has appointed Michelle Boothroyd as its chief people officer.
Halma buys Infinite Leap for up to $47m
Halma said on Friday that it has bought Infinite Leap for its medical sector business, CenTrak, for up to $47m (£35m).
Dechra Pharma selects Alison Platt as next chair
Dechra Pharmaceuticals has selected Alison Platt to chair the board when Tony Rice steps down at the end of 2021.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull retail sales
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales figures.
US close: Stocks mixed as jobless claims remain stable
Wall Street stocks closed as they opened on Thursday, in a mixed state, as market participants digested this week's jobless claims figures from the Labor Department and updates from Cisco and Macy's.