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FTSE 250 movers: TBC Bank, Close Brothers recover
London’s FTSE 250 was 0. 5% higher in afternoon on Friday at 20,492. 06.
Ryanair could cut UK flights by up to 10% after APD increase
Ryanair said on Friday that it could cut up to 10% of its scheduled flights to and from UK airports next year, as it criticised the government’s decision to increase the tax on airline tickets in the Budget.
FTSE 100 movers: Reckitt surges on infant formula win, Schroders lifted by upgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1% at 8,189. 25 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Boohoo appoints Dan Finley as CEO
Boohoo said on Friday that it has appointed the current boss of Debenhams, Dan Finley, as its new chief executive, just days after shareholder Frasers Group urged the online fashion retailer to replace its CEO with Mike Ashley.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of payrolls
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
Berenberg starts Morgan Sindall at ‘buy’
Berenberg started coverage of Morgan Sindall on Friday with a ‘buy’ rating and 4,500p price target.
UK manufacturing sector contracts in October
UK manufacturing activity contracted in October ahead of the Budget, according to a survey released on Friday.
BNP Paribas Exane upgrades Schroders ahead of Q3 results
BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Schroders on Friday to ‘outperform’ from ‘neutral’ ahead of third-quarter results next week, as it pointed to improving momentum and an attractive valuation.
RBC Capital starts W7 owner Warpaint at ‘outperform’
RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Warpaint on Friday with an ‘outperform’ rating and 685p price target.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of payrolls; Reckitt surges
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors digested the latest house price and retail industry data and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
House price growth slows in October - Nationwide
UK house price growth slowed in October, according to figures released on Friday by Nationwide.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down as investors mull house price, retail data
London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest house price and retail industry data.
Friday newspaper round-up: Boeing, Amazon, Harland & Wolff
Striking Boeing workers will vote on an improved contract offer on Monday, which includes a 38% pay rise over four years and a bigger signing bonus, their union said on Thursday. More than 30,000 factory workers who produce Boeing’s strongest-selling 737 Max commercial jet and other planes have been on strike since 13 September and have rejected two earlier offers from Boeing. – Guardian.