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Sector movers: House builders and banks rally
House builders, banks topped the blue-chip winners' ladder at close of play on Friday, having last week and this suffered under the shadow of Britain's non-binding vote to quit the EU.
FX round-up: Sterling bears may yet see Goldilocks deprecation
Sterling bears may yet find reason for cheer if the currency's so far non-fairytale story turns out to be one of Goldilocks deprecation -- where its its fall is big enough to benefit exports but not quite enough to boost inflation sharply.
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Pottery manufacturer Churchill China said it had “achieved strong growth” and does not expect to be affected by Brexit greatly. The Stock-on-Trent based company said in its trading update for the six months to 30 June 2016 that it achieved strong growth across the business and in particular in the hospitality export markets.
Toyota closes two lifts to cut costs in HQ
Japanese automaker Toyota shut two of its eight lifts in its Tokyo headquarters in a bid to cut costs help the environment.
Churchill China says strong H1 growth and no effect from Brexit
Pottery manufacturer Churchill China said it had “achieved strong growth” and does not expect to be affected by Brexit greatly.
Commodities: Metals mixed after US non-farm payrolls as softs, grains rise
Metals futures were overall mixed on Friday as traders pondered what next in the UK's ongoing Brexit saga, and also the US Federal Reserve's future rates stance after that country's surprisingly strong non-farm payrolls data for June.
Europe close: Markets close higher on solid US jobs data
European stocks rose on Friday after the US nonfarm payrolls for June were released, with a surprisingly high headline figure.
London close: Stocks finish higher after US non-farm payrolls exceed forecasts
London stocks ended the week on the front foot after a much better-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
IMF cuts Eurozone growth forecast in aftermath of Brexit
The International Monetary has revealed it expects the Eurozone to grow at a much slower pace than previously thought, following the British decision to leave the European Union in a historic referendum last month.
Nostra Terra says Chisholm sale progressing well
Nostra Terra Oil and Gas updated the market on Friday on the sale of its 20% stake in the Chisholm Trail Project, operated by Ward Petroleum Corporation.
Braveheart underpins Kirkstall funding round
Braveheart Investment Group announced a fresh investment in Kirkstall on Friday - an existing portfolio company - in connection with a follow-on funding round in the investee.
Allergy Therapeutics sees good results from Acarovac Plus
Specialty pharmaceutical company Allergy Therapeutics published a one-year follow up study of patients using Acarovac Plus on Friday, in the peer-review journal Immunotherapy.
Mexicans work longest hours, Germans the least - OECD
Mexicans and Germans put in the longest and least hours respectively at work in 2015, a labour report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) showed.
Goldman Sachs hires former EU Commission chief Barroso
Goldman Sachs has hired ex-head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso to be an advisor and non-executive chairman of its international business, as the U. S. bank tries to come to terms with with the aftermath of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Polar Capital Global H1 NAV return falls but outperforms benchmark
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (PCGF) reported a 0. 59% fall in net asset value return for the half year, although it managed to outperform its benchmark index.
Deltex Medical's H1 UK revenue falls as international revenue rises
Medical technology company Deltex Medical reported a fall in half year UK revenue but an increase in international revenue as it plans to expand in the US.
Byotrol extends agreement with Solvay
Specialist anti-microbial technology company Byotrol announced on Friday that it has expanded its agreement to develop and commercialise long-lasting biocidal products for hard surfaces with the international chemical group Solvay.
US non-farm payrolls surges past expectations
The June US non-farm payrolls report smashed expectations on Friday, rebounding from a weak jobs report the previous month.
John Lewis warns of sterling fall risk
The managing director of John Lewis has said that the decrease in the value of the pound could be a "big issue" for the department store group.