Market Report
Eurozone business growth near six-year high in March
Markit's flash eurozone composite purchasing managers' index unexpectedly rose in March, to a near six-year high.
Berenberg downgrades Restaurant Group, sees more pain to come
Berenberg downgraded Restaurant Group to 'sell' from 'hold', keeping the price target at 300p following a strong rally in the shares.
EasyHotel says trading above expectations
EasyHotel said on Friday that trading in the five months to 28 February was slightly above the board's expectations, with owned hotels "materially" outperforming their competitive set during the period.
Syncona firm Blue Earth receives EU recommendation for Axumin
Syncona noted on Friday that Blue Earth Diagnostics - which it funds - received a positive opinion recommending that Axumin be granted marketing authorisation in the European Union from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency.
Rotala signs deal with Arriva Midlands North
Rotala subsidiary Diamond has agreed a deal with Arriva Midlands North, a subsidiary of Arriva, to take on the majority of the Arriva Wednesfield operation.
LandSec in discussions over new Deutsche Bank HQ, Jones Bootmaker expected to call in administrators
London open.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher on positive Asian cues
London stocks were set for a slightly firmer open on Friday despite a downbeat close on Wall Street, as Asian shares advanced.
Friday newspaper round-up: Jones, Crest Nicholson, Deutsche Bank
Jones Bootmaker is expected to call in administrators on Friday in a move that will put more than 1,100 jobs at risk. The shoe retailer, which employs 1,145 people, has nearly 100 stores and a handful of concessions in department stores. It is understood to be close to going under after a deal with a private equity firm collapsed. – Guardian.