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Europe midday: Shares slip into red on taper fears, German data
European shares slid into the red by midday on Friday with investors still fretting over winding down of global monetary stimulus, a spike in Covid cases and.
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M&S lifts profit guidance as sales bounce back over summer
UK food and clothing chain Marks & Spencer said it expected annual profits to be at the top end of expectations as it reported a sharp rise in revenues during the summer.
Europe open: Shares flat as investors fret over tapering, Covid surge
European shares crept into positive territory at the opening on Friday with investors still fretting over winding down of global monetary stimulus and a rising number of Covid cases.
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Fortress 'considering options' on Morrisons after CD&R lifts bid
The consortium led by Fortress Investment Group said it was "considering its options" over Morrisons after its takeover offer was trumped by rival private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).