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London midday: Stocks rise on prospect of fresh BoE stimulus
UK stocks advanced on Friday after the Bank of England said fresh stimulus measures were likely in response to Brexit.
Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, Brexit in focus
Markets were expected to re-focus on the prospects for the US economy in the coming week, with traders likely highly anxious of the next monthly US non-farm payrolls report, on Friday.
Michael Gove: "I don't have charisma but I will deliver change"
Michael Gove has said that he did not want the task of becoming Conservative party leader and prime minister, but that he did not believe that Boris Johnson was the right man for the job.
Tesla's self-driving function being investigated in US after fatality
Tesla Motors is under investigation in the US after a man died while using the company's self-driving function on his Model S car.
US pre-open: Stocks set for slightly weaker open ahead of long weekend
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street as the early-morning gains in European markets began to fade.
Rolls Royce profits to get big lift from drop in sterling
Rolls Royce´s revenues were set to grow more slowly in the short-term but the drop in sterling´s value was set to give the manufacturer´s bottom-line a big boost over the short-to-medium term, analysts at Credit Suisse said.
EasyJet said to be in talks about moving HQ outside UK
EasyJet has reportedly opened talks with EU member states’ aviation regulator about relocating its headquarters from the UK following the vote to leave the EU.
Norway not convinced Britain could fit into EEA
The Norwegian minister for industry has said that the United Kingdom is unsuitable for the model of the Scandinavian country, where it is part of the greater European Economic Area but not the European Union.
BoE to cut rates by 25bps in August and November, says Nomura
Bank of England governor Mark Carney’s speech on Thursday was a very clear message of easing to come, Nomura said in a note.
ECB will not modify its capital key, reports say
The European Central Bank was not considering increasing bond purchases of euro area member countries beyond each one´s share of the monetary authority´s own capital, the so-called 'capital key', Reuters reported.
Asia report: Markets start new quarter higher
Markets in Asia finished higher on Friday - the first day of the new quarter - following global trends on Thursday as markets continued to recover from the post-Brexit sell off.
Eco Animal Health's profits rise due to weak pound
Full year profits at animal pharmaceutical company ECO Animal Health jumped as the company benefitted from a weak pound caused by Brexit.
Petra sells 121.26 carat diamond for $6m
Petra Diamonds has sold the 121. 26 carat white diamond recovered at the Cullinan mine in South Africa for $6m as part of its June sales process in Johannesburg.
HSBC reiterates 'buy' but cuts target price on Jimmy Choo
HSBC maintained its ‘buy’ rating on Jimmy Choo on Friday, after the luxury shoe maker said it was off to a good start to the year.
Eurozone unemployment rate at lowest level since July 2011
The eurozone unemployment rate nudged down in May to its lowest level since July 2011, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.
Tory leadership contest: The runners and riders
What a week it has been for British politics. Exactly 7 days ago the landscape of contemporary Westminster life changed completely as the British people voted to leave the European Union and thus drive a huge splinter through both main political parties.
GVC Holdings moves towards premium listing
GVC Holdings secured approval for a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, according to the Financial Times, giving its shares a boost.
Telecom plus upgraded to 'sector perform' from 'underperform' by RBC
Utility group Telecom plus was upgraded to ‘sector perform’ from ‘underperform’ and had its target price raised to 1,050p from 850p by RBC Capital Markets on Friday.
Apple in talks to buy Jay Z's music streaming app Tidal
Technology giant Apple has been in discussions over a possible sale of Jay Z's popular music streaming app Tidal, but no deal is in place yet, according to the Wall Street Journal.
UK manufacturing PMI at five-month high in June before Brexit
The UK manufacturing sector saw a modest improvement in June, rising to a five-month high.