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US consumer confidence little changed in April, price expectations tick up, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the U. S. was little changed at the start of April.
Europe close: Stocks down for a second week on geopolitics, volatility gauge rockets
Stocks on the Continent ended the session on a mixed note and with investors nursing a second consecutive week of losses.
Week ahead: UK CPI, US retail sales in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week would shift away from the U. S. a little, even as the first quarter corporate earnings season got under way.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 84. 42 points, or 1. 07%, closing at 7,995. 58 on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth
London’s markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.
Director dealings: Redx Pharma CEO ups stake
Redx Pharma revealed on Friday that chief executive Lisa Anson had acquired 399,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm.
FTSE 250 movers: Gold miners shine
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% at 19,739. 17 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Citigroup delivers better-than-expected Q1 result
Citigroup reported a better-than-expected first-quarter performance on Friday, driven by both its investment banking and trading units.
US open: Stocks lower as bank earnings come into focus
Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Friday as market focus turned to the beginning of Q1 earnings season.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but airlines in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1% at 8,002. 99 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Oxford Nanopore tech used in 'groundbreaking' telomere study
Oxford Nanopore took the wraps off a “groundbreaking” study using its technology on Friday, shedding light on the measurement of human telomeres - the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes crucial for genome integrity.
Premier African raises another £1m due to strong institutional interest
Premier African Minerals announced on Friday that it had raised a fresh £1m, due to strong institutional interest in its fundraising announced on 11 April.
US import price index edges past forecasts in March
The cost in the U. S. of goods purchased overseas rose by a tad more than expected last month.
Frontier IP appoints new finance chief
Intellectual property commercialisation specialist Frontier IP announced the appointment of Jo Stent as its new chief financial officer on Friday, effective from 22 April.
Directa Plus asphalt technology laid at Imola Circuit
Graphene nanoplatelet specialist Directa Plus announced on Friday that ‘GiPave’, an asphalt solution incorporating graphene and recycled plastics, was being installed at the Imola Circuit ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May.
Bens Creek shares fall as it moves mine into care and maintenance
Shares in North American metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek were sliding on Friday afternoon, after the company issued an update on its operations and working capital position, confirming that its West Virginia mine was moving into care and maintenance.
Premier Miton reports rise in assets under management
Premier Miton Group said in an update on Friday that as of 31 March, its assets under management totalled £10. 7bn, making for an increase from the £9. 8bn it recorded on 30 September.
JPMorgan Chase Q1 profits jump
JPMorgan Chase reported a 6% jump in first-quarter profit on Friday as net interest income rose.
Wells Fargo tops earnings forecast despite fall in net interest income
Wells Fargo surpassed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter earnings, it reported on Friday, despite a decrease in net interest income.
Tern raises £0.42m to invest in Wyld Networks
Specialist internet-of-things technology investor Tern announced on Friday that it hs raised £0. 42m before expenses, to invest in Wyld Networks.