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Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, Global PMIs in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the release of the "all-important" monthly jobs report in the States at the end of the week.
US close: Dow, S&P 500 hit new highs in low-volume, shortened session
US stocks rose on Friday with the Dow and S&P 500 both setting new record highs with trading volumes low in a shortened trading session.
Broker tips: JD Sports, Currys, Dunelm, Johnson Matthey, Warpaint
Berenberg has said it has a positive stance UK consumer stocks heading into 2025 due to depressed valuations and improving macro trends, naming JD Sports, Curry's and Dunelm among the best picks in the sector.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 25. 22 points, or 0. 31%, closing at 8,287. 30 on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish November on flat note
London's equity markets ended just above the waterline on Friday, as investors processed a raft of UK economic data and developments in the corporate sector.
Director dealings: Pets At Home CEO raises stake
Pets At Home revealed on Friday that chief executive Lyssa McGowan had acquired 42,294 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed animal products retailer.
FTSE 100 movers: Anglo American boosted by upgrade; BAE hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,265. 19 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US open: Dow Jones on track for best monthly performance of 2024
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as the Dow Jones headed for its best monthly performance this year.
FTSE 250 movers: Spire surges; Georgian banks hit by govt EU move
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,732. 04 -0. 15% .
TSB appoints Marc Armengol as new CEO
TSB said on Friday that it has appointed Marc Armengol as its new chief executive officer.
Atlantic Lithium progressing Ewoyaa despite mining lease delays
Atlantic Lithium reported significant milestones in advancing the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana in an update on Friday, despite ongoing delays in the ratification of the project’s mining lease.
Genedrive full-year revenue rises
Point-of-care pharmacogenetic testing company Genedrive reported a significant increase in revenue in its full-year results on Friday.
Narayana Health says not planning to make offer for Spire Healthcare
Spire Healthcare shares had pared earlier strong gains by Friday afternoon after India’s Narayana Health said it does not intend to make an offer for the company.
Former Bushveld subsidiary defaults on loan repayment
Bushveld Minerals announced on Friday that Vanchem, a subsidiary it recently sold, has failed to repay ZAR 14. 4m (£0. 63m) plus accrued interest, which was due 21 November.
US pre-open: Futures higher ahead of holiday-shortened session
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as traders get set to return from the Thanksgiving Day break.
London midday: FTSE nudges down amid data raft
London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slew of UK data releases, with deal news in focus again.
Beowulf Mining reports narrower loss, solid development progress
Beowulf Mining announced reduced losses for the nine months ended 30 September on Friday, reflecting disciplined cost management and ongoing advancements in its core projects in Sweden, Finland, and Kosovo.
Strikes at Volkswagen plants could begin next week, union says
Volkswagen workers in Germany could go on strike as early as next week, IG Metall has warned, after the third collective bargaining negotiations between the union and the carmaker failed to bring about a solution last week.
Aptamer reports progress since July fundraise
Aptamer Group, the developer of ‘Optimer’ binders for the life sciences industry, flagged solid operational progress in an update on Friday, reporting that since its £2. 6m fundraising in July, it had achieved cost-reduction targets, streamlined scientific production, and executed a new commercial growth strategy.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher as EZ inflation ticks up
European shares edged ahead at midday on Friday as investors assessed a slight rise in eurozone inflation.