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FTSE 250 movers: Ascential, Investec make gains on upbeat earnings
Investec on Friday said it expected to post higher earnings for the first half of the year, boosted by the now-completed merger of its UK wealth and investment business with Rathbones, higher global interest rates and growth in average lending books.
Rathbones deal, higher interest rates boost Investec H1
Investec on Friday said it expected to post higher earnings for the first half of the year, boosted by the now-completed merger of its UK wealth and investment business with Rathbones, higher global interest rates and growth in average lending books.
Europe midday: Shares lower on EZ flash PMI data, rate fear worries
European shares were still lower on Friday driven by fears over future rate rises in the wake of hawkish central bank comments this week, and preliminary eurozone survey data showing manufacturing activity continued to slow although output marginally improved.
Europe open: Shares lower as German data, hawkish central banks hit sentiment
European shares opened lower on Friday as investors digested rate news from central banks this week, while weaker German business activity survey data also dampened sentiment.
Frasers tries to drag Morgan Stanley boss into margin call legal fight
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group on Friday confirmed it had asked a New York court to order Morgan Stanley chief executive James Gorman to hand over evidence for a UK lawsuit against the bank over an almost $1bn margin call covering trades in Hugo Boss.
BoJ holds rates steady again
The Bank of Japan left its monetary policy unchanged on Friday with rates left at -0. 1%, in line with expectations.
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in August after wet July
UK retail sales rebounded in August from the rain affected prior month, rising 0. 4% on the back of strong food and clothing purchases by consumers, according to official data published on Friday.