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Week ahead: US budget negotiations, non-farm payrolls in focus
All eyes over the coming week would be on whether lawmakers on Capitol Hill were able to reach a deal, or at least a compromise, in order to avert a government shutdown.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 75. 83 points, or 0. 99%, closing at 7,608. 08 on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish firmer after upward revision to UK GDP
Stocks in London ended the week on an optimistic note as investors took time to assess many indicators, including encouraging news regarding the UK's economic growth.
US open: Stocks steady as inflation continues to ebb
Wall Street was on a firmer footing on the last trading day of the third quarter as a key inflation indicator printed slightly below the consensus forecasts.
US consumer confidence little changed in September, University of Michigan says
Confidence among U. S. consumers was little changed in September, final results from a closely followed survey showed.
FTSE 250 movers: Future surges on outlook; Stroll shares buy powers Aston Martin
Shares in specialist media firm Future surged by more than 20% on Friday as it held annual earnings guidance despite volatile markets, and a warning that trading conditions remain mixed.
FTSE 100 movers: Severn Trent, JD Sports rally
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,642. 68 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US personal spending rises in August, core PCE prices undershoot slightly
American consumers continued spending at a steady clip last month with price pressures continuing to ebb alongside.
Future shares surge as annual guidance held despite 'mixed' markets
Shares in specialist media firm Future surged by more than 20% on Friday as it held annual earnings guidance despite volatile markets, and a warning that trading conditions remain mixed.
Carnival swings to profit in Q3, cuts FY loss forecast
Cruise line operator Carnival said it had swung to a third quarter profit and cut its annual loss forecasts, boosted by higher ticket pricing and string demand.
Broker tips: Marks & Spencer, Intertek, Landsec
Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded Marks & Spencer on Friday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ as it argued the stock is still too cheap and consensus earnings too low.
Director dealings: SSP CFO invests, Tintra CEO linked to gift and off-market sale
Key figures at SSP Group and Tintra were involved with notable share transactions disclosed to the market on Friday.
Annual UK property sales fall in August - HMRC
Annual house sales fell sharply in August, provisional government data showed on Friday.
Ixico full-year earnings could slightly exceed forecasts
Advanced medical imaging analytics specialist Ixico said in an update on Friday that its earnings for the financial year would either meet or exceed market predictions, even though it faced a minor revenue shortfall.
CleanTech makes progress at Chile lithium projects
Explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium reported progress at its sustainable lithium projects in Chile on Friday.
DCI Advisors reports fall in net asset value
DCI Advisors reported a decline in net asset value in its half-year report on Friday, to €123. 5m before accounting for deferred tax liabilities and €116. 9m after.
Malvern reports strong first half, flags possible second-half loss
Learning and skills development specialist Malvern International reported a 110% surge in first-half revenue on Friday, to £4. 85m.
First-half losses narrow for Symphony Environmental Technologies
Sustainable plastic products developer Symphony Environmental Technologies reported a rise in first-half revenue on Friday, to £3. 6m from £3m a year earlier.
Newly-formed Cavendish Financial reports post-merger progress
Newly formed investment firm Cavendish Financial updated the market on its trading on Friday, reporting rapid and strategic post-merger developments.
BofA Merrill Lynch upgrades Marks & Spencer to ‘buy’
Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded Marks & Spencer on Friday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ as it argued the stock is still too cheap and consensus earnings too low.