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Bonmarché posts FY profit, lifts divi amid difficult retail sector
Women's value retailer Bonmarché has turned in a lower annual pre-tax profit but bumped its total divided higher in a year that saw difficult trading conditions across the retail sector.
SThree's shares flop as Brexit jitters slow its UK business
Shares in SThree flopped almost 10% after a first half trading update revealed Britain's in-out European Union referendum on 23 June had caused a slowdown in its UK business, while weak Energy and Banking & Finance markets had dented its US growth rate.
Euro 2016: 5 players hoping to light up the tournament
Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday evening in one of the most highly-anticipated sporting events of the year. An increased number of 24 teams will go to battle in France hoping to take European glory for their country. Some of the biggest global superstars will take to the stage over the month-long tournament, which has been clouded by security concerns and labour strikes in various French cities. Here are the five players which could have an important impact during the tournament.
Dee Valley Group's full year profits fall slightly as revenue drops
Dee Valley Group, a water company supplying north east Wales and parts of north west England, reported a slight drop in annual profit compared to the previous year on a fall in revenue.
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 10.5%
Russia’s central bank cut its main interest rate by 0. 5 percentage points on Friday to 10. 5%, justifying the move by the country’s steadying rate of inflation.
Europe midday: Strong dollar drags on equities
European stocks dropped in morning trading on Friday, with commodity shares dragged down by the strength of the greenback and investors clambering for the fixed income of bonds.
London midday: FTSE plunges on Brexit uncertainty, fall in oil prices
The FTSE 100 plunged on Friday as Brexit uncertainty increased and oil prices dropped.
Asia report: Markets trip up on greenback's strength
Asian markets tripped and fell on the last trading day of the week, with a stronger greenback dragging on commodities prices and Japan’s benchmark bond yield hitting a record low.
Britons' interest rate hike expectations rise, survey reveals
Interest rate hike expectations for the next year among the general public in Britain have risen, according to a survey by the Bank of England and TNS on Friday.
Tinder is banning teenagers from using its dating app
Popular dating app Tinder has swiped left on teenagers after announcing that the service will no longer be available for those under 18 years of age.
120,000 UK jobs to go because of low oil price, says industry body
By the end of the year 120,000 jobs will be lost in the UK due to the low cost of oil, according to the energy industry body.
Euro 2016: Welsh star Gareth Bale denies one-man-team claims
Gareth Bale has fervently denied the assumption that Wales are a one-man-team ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia on Saturday.
Boots UK boss quits
The head of Boots' UK operations is to leave the company as part of a broader management reshuffle at its US parent.
Numis raises target price and reiterates 'buy' on Auto Trader
Numis raised its target price on Auto Trader to 495p from 439p and reiterated a ‘buy’ rating on the stock after the company reported its first full year results as a listed company.
Euro 2016 kicks off with a stink
Euro 2016 kicks off this evening with the first game between hosts France and Romania due to provide the sparks to begin the show in earnest.
UK construction output rises more than expected in April, ONS reveals
UK construction output rose more than expected in April compared to a month ago, official data showed on Friday.
Fuller's down despite full-year growth
Shares in Fuller, Smith & Turner were down 3. 26% in morning trading on Friday, after it reported positive growth for the last financial year but challenging conditions going into the current year.
Brexit is not guaranteed to lead to a crippling recession, economist says
The economic aftermath of a United Kingdom exit from the European Union may not be as harsh as many experts fear, according to the opinion of Bloomberg economist Jamie Murray.
Europe open: Low German inflation keeps markets lower
Markets opened straight into the red in Europe on Friday, with low inflation data from Germany raising doubts over the European Central Bank’s ability to lift inflation in the eurozone.
Shore Cap reiterates 'buy' on Sky after German Bundesliga TV deal
Shore Capital on Friday reiterated its ‘buy’ rating and target price of 955p on Sky after the broadcaster secured the lion’s share of TV rights to German Bundesliga football matches for €3. 5bn.