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US close: Nasdaq hits new record as tech and retail lead way
Investors chased the Nasdaq and S&P to new record closings highs on Thursday ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend, with the tech sector driving the gains to offset falling oil prices as Opec's production cut disappointed.
Friday preview: Major US data due - but Fed looking further forward
There's little on the London corporate calendar ahead of the long weekend, with two big data releases Stateside in the form of revised first quarter gross domestic product and durable goods orders - both offering the potential to move markets if they deviate much from forecasts.
Univision wins contract to replace CCTV on Hong Kong's MTR lines
UniVision Engineering has won a contract to provide closed-circuit television for Hong Kong's MTR public rail system that is worth around ten times the company's sales last year.
Acacia Mining's Tanzania dispute 'no laughing matter', say analysts
Tanzania has launched a new investigation after Acacia Mining was accused by a government committee of under-reporting gold exports, with analysts in disagreement over how much hot water the FTSE 250 company finds itself in.
Petrofac plummets after SFO warns about 'not cooperating' with bribery probe
Petrofac shares plunged to their lowest since 2009 after the Serious Fraud Office accused the oilfield services company of failing to co-operate properly with its investigation into bribery and money laundering allegations.
Halfords profits skid lower on weak pound but new year begins well
Profits at bike and car accessory retailer Halfords Group were deflated by the impact of foreign currency rates on margins, though it pumped up its dividend as cash generation remained strong.
Biffa collections benefits brought to light by Pennon results, Numis says
Broker Numis said Biffa was one of the top stocks picks in the support services sector as it could be a beneficiary of trends mentioned by rival Viridor this week.
Banks approve fewer mortgages, confirms BBA
British high street banks approved fewer mortgages last month, though consumer lending via credit cards bounced back amid a bumper Easter for retailers.
IWG accelerates investment in serviced office properties
IWG, the serviced office group formerly known as Regus, said it has accelerated investment activity since its trading update earlier in May.
GVC gaming revenues rise in Q1 and accelerate in Q2
Online gaming and sports betting operator GVC Holdings reported daily net gaming revenues rose 13% in the first quarter and that positive momentum has continued into the second.
United Utilities ups dividend as cash flow benefits from accounting rejig
North West water company United Utilities upped its dividend 1. 1% after a year where revenue and profit both leaked modestly lower but it remained confident of meeting its long-term targets.
UK car manufacturing output falls significantly
UK car output tanked last month, with the industry blaming the effect of Easter bank holidays and unplanned production changes.