Market Report
Credit Bank of Moscow eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
Trade talks to continue next week in Washington
US and Chinese officials will meet next week in Washington to continue talks on trade in an attempt to secure a final deal that will put an end to the current tensions.
FTSE 250 movers: Acacia Mining sparkles, Plus500 tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 rose by 0. 63% to 19,016. 43 on Friday afternoon, with precious metals miner Acacia Mining heading up the advance.
Credit Bank of Moscow Eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
London close: Stocks jump on retail sales figures, US-China trade talks
London stocks pushed higher on Friday, with sentiment boosted by stronger-than-expected domestic retail sales data and some positive around the ongoing US-China trade talks.
Plus500 stumbles on annual report 'typo'
Share in Plus500 tumbled on Friday following a report suggesting the company may have misled shareholders over its losses in 2017.
Broker tips: The Restaurant Group, Domino's Pizza, BT
As part of a cross-sector report on Friday, Berenberg highlighted the big shift in consumer demanded for purchased items to come to them, something analysts believe will put several UK mid-cap outfits in a position to take advantage of emerging structural trends.
Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone win over Scout24 for €5.7bn
Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone have won over Scout24 on Friday after they raised their bid to $6. 4bn including debt.
Director dealings: Highland Gold execs lower stakes
Highland Gold chairman Eugene Shvidler and former chief executive Valery Oyf both significantly lowered their stakes in the AIM-listed gold miner on Friday.
US open: Stocks open higher as US-Sino relations remain in focus
US stocks opened higher on Friday as investors considered the prospect of more Sino-US trade talks next week.
FTSE 100 movers: RBS rallies on results; Standard Life loses the will
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 7,254. 86 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.
James Latham buys Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods
James Latham has bought Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods for up to €2. 6bn.
Fingerprint Cards revenue almost halves
Fingerprint Cards released its year-end report on Friday, reporting a fall in revenue to SEK 1. 54bn (£130m) for the 12 months to 31 December, from SEK 2. 97bn a year earlier.
Next Games confirms downsizing plans
Next Games has concluded consultation proceedings on its staff structure, it announced on Friday, as part of the review of its operational cost structure and the streamlining of its operational model.
Berenberg picks winners from shift in consumer habits
As part of a cross-sector report on Friday, Berenberg highlighted the big shift in consumer demanded for purchased items to come to them, something analysts believe will put several UK mid-cap outfits in a position to take advantage of emerging structural trends.
Jonathon Reeve retiring from board of Oxford Metrics
Software company Oxford Metrics announced on Friday that non-executive director Jonathon Reeve had informed the board of his wish to retire from the company.
PepsiCo surprises with lowered guidance
PepsiCo warned investors on Friday that earnings looked set to fall in its current trading year as it looks to up its investment into its products.
Premier Foods calls off sale of Ambrosia brand
Mr Kipling, Bisto and Oxo owner Premier Foods has called off the sale of its Ambrosia brand.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as trade talks set to resume next week
US stocks looked poised to eke out small gains at the open on Friday as investors considered the prospect of more Sino-US trade talks next week.
London midday: Stocks push higher as retail sales beat expectations
London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted by stronger-than-expected domestic retail sales data.