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Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, Fed's Powell in the spotlight
All eyes over the coming week were to be on a slew of US economic events including the monthly non-farm payrolls report, on Friday.
Sector movers: Oil and Gas, Big Tobacco keep stocks afloat
Oil&Gas paced gains on the FTSE 350 at the end of the week, alongside Big Tobacco, amid subdued trading across Europe as well as on the other side of the Pond.
Ofgem attacked for dropping plan to ringfence consumer deposits
Britain’s energy regulator has been attacked for failing to protect consumer deposits as part of measures to protect customers in the wake of several suppliers going bust last year.
London close: Stocks manage some gains on quiet Friday
London stocks managed to finish in the green on Friday, as Wall Street put in a truncated post-Thanksgiving session, with little in the way of corporate or economic news to provide direction.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 1. 37%, or 101. 15 points, closing Friday’s session at 7,486. 67.
Broker tips: Berkeley, MJ Gleeson, Lloyds, NatWest
Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at a number of UK housebuilders on Friday, reiterating its 'cautious view' on the sector.
Aveva shareholders approve Schneider's £9.9bn takeover
Aveva shareholders have approved Schneider Electric’s £9. 86bn takeover of the software firm.
Devro recommends cash offer from Saria, FY trading seen 'slightly ahead' of internal expectations
Sausage-skin and food casings maker Devro has recommended a cash offer from German firm Saria that values the group at an enterprise value of £667. 0m - a 65% premium to Thursday's closing share price of 192. 0p.
Coro Energy enters exclusivity over Vietnam solar portfolio
South-east Asia-focussed Coro Energy has entered into an exclusivity period of three months with the shareholders of KIMY, it announced on Friday, over the potential acquisition of a leased rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam.
Director dealings: Londonmetric Property chairman sells shares
Londonmetric Property revealed on Friday that chairman Patrick Vaughan had disposed of 300,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed real estate investment trust.
FTSE 100 movers: BP, Shell, Imperial Brands and Natwest pace gains
London's top-flight index edged higher at the end of the week, putting it just a touch below its three-month high at 7,479. 70.
US open: Stocks mixed as traders return from Thanksgiving Day break
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday as traders returned for a shortened session following the Thanksgiving Day break.
Barkby acquires 19th century Gloucestershire pub
Real estate development company Barkby has acquired the leasehold of the Eliot Arms, a 19th-century village pub in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.
Primark unveils £140m investment to create 850 jobs
UK discount clothing retailer Primark said it planned to invest £140m, including the opening of four new stores and the creation of at least 850 jobs as it looks to increase footfall during the cost of living crisis.
Duke Royalty inks £5m funding deal with New Path
Alternative capital provider Duke Royalty has entered into a £5m royalty financing agreement with New Path Fire and Security, it announced on Friday, further diversifying its revenue base.
Baron Oil completes changes to Chuditch guarantee
Baron Oil announced on Friday that the changes to the Chuditch Bank Guarantee had been completed.
US pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of shortened trading session
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Friday as traders returned for a shortened session following the Thanksgiving Day break.
Europe open: Shares limp lower as clouds hang over Black Friday
European stocks made a limp start on what could truly be a black Friday for retailers as consumers fretted about a looming recession and soaring inflation.
UK factory gate inflation revised upwards after ONS admits error
The UK’s Office for National Statistics has been forced to revise up its producer price inflation figures due to an error, which means factory gate inflation has been higher than published.