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Volkswagen's ratings affirmed with a negative outlook by Fitch
Volkswagen AG's long-term issuer default rating (IDR) of 'BBB+' and short-term IDR of 'F2' have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which cites the vehicle-emissions scandal that has rattled confidence in the German automaker.
Constellation Software eyes potential bid for Bond International
Toronto-listed Constellation Software is considering making a cash offer for the shares of Bond International Software that it does not already own, at 105p cash each.
James Fisher & Sons acquires Return to Scene Ltd
James Fisher & Sons has acquired SeaEnergy-subsidiary Return to Scene Ltd (R2S) for £1. 9m. It said further consideration of £0. 1m was payable should R2S win certain contracts before 31 December.
IoD chief attacks former BHS owners over 'lamentable failures'
The former owners of BHS came under fire on Friday from the leader of one of Britain's biggest business lobby groups, who accused them of “lamentable failures”.
Goals to raise £16.5m to upgrade football centres
Five-a-side social football operator Goals Soccer Centres announced on Friday that it was raising £16. 5m in a bid to refresh its locations, after years of underinvestment.
Premier League clubs could become viable investment option
Football has shown a consistent ability to generate huge amounts of revenue, in comparison with other entertainment industries, but the English Premier League has failed to turn a regular profit in recent times.
Riverstone to buy remaining stake in Talen Energy
Shares in Talen Energy surged in pre-market trade after the energy and power generation company said private equity firm Riverstone Holdings will buy the remaining stake it does not already own for $1. 8bn.
Google can record your conversation without you realising
Personal privacy is a legitimate concern for all technology sceptics these days, and Google may well have produced a new feature which ensures nothing goes unheard in the near future.
Source BioScience gets potential 18p a share offer
Shares in Source BioScience are up more than 15% after it received a potential but firm 18p a share cash offer from Continental Investment Partners SA and Harwood Capital LLC.
Total preparing to sell Atotech
French oil and gas giant Total began preparing to sell it specialty chemicals division Atotech this week, it was reported on Friday, with reports that the subsidiary could be worth around €3bn.
Europe midday: Stocks gain ground ahead of payrolls report
European stocks edged higher on Friday as investors looked to the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report for any clues on the timing of the next Federal Reserve rate hike.
London midday: Stocks gain ahead of US non-farm payrolls
UK equities gained on Friday ahead of the all-important US non-farm payrolls report as oil prices rose.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of payrolls report
US futures pointed to a broadly flat open on Wall Street as investors awaited the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report for further clues on the timing of the next rate hike.
Huawei have Samsung and Apple in their sights to become leading smartphone provider
Samsung and Apple should be afraid, very afraid, according to Huawei director Richard Yu, as the Chinese technology company aims to overtake the two biggest smartphone providers within the next 5 years.
Broker tips: HSBC, PZ Cussons, IG Group
Investec downgraded HSBC to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’, pointing to just under 1% residual upside to its unchanged 450p price target.
Numis reiterates 'buy' on ICAP
Numis reiterated a ‘buy’ rating and target price of 500p on ICAP after the company announced that China Foreign Exchange Trade System has chosen it to deliver the underlying technology for fixed income and foreign exchange electronic execution services in mainland China.
Asia report: Markets finish Friday mostly higher
Most Asian markets finished Friday higher, as investors held their breath for fresh jobs figures out of the US as an indicator on the Federal Reserve’s likely course of action.
Santander Spain under investigation for HSBC money laundering
Spanish civil guard agents are carrying out a search in Santander Spain's central headquarters in Madrid, according to Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
PZ Cussons slumps on Canaccord downgrade
PZ Cussons was under the cosh on Friday after Canaccord Genuity cut the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’, keeping the price target at 345p as it recommended taking profits ahead of the full-year update.
Will Brexit spell the end of the pork pie?
Much of the debate surrounding the UK's referendum on the European Union has focused on giving "Britain back to the British", but one aspect of British industry could be set to suffer at the hands of a Brexit leave vote.