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Europe midday: Stocks rise before US non-farm payrolls
European stocks rose on Friday before the all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
Facebook could be in trouble with US taxman over tax dealings with Ireland
Facebook is facing an investigation from US tax authority the Internal Revenue Service, which said that the social network may have understated its income relating to intellectual property transferred to Ireland.
Snapchat facing legal action over explicit content
Social media messaging app Snapchat is to contest legal action brought against them in the United States which argues that their content is too explicit for minors.
Independents may help Turnbull form new Australian govt
Australia's ruling Liberal-National coalition looked set to retain power by a slim margin after three independent MP's said they would back Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to form a government.
London midday: FTSE slips on dismal data ahead of volatile US payrolls
London's blue chip stocks stumbled by midday on Friday under the weight of a worse UK trade and consumer confidence data, lower oil prices and caution ahead of the looming US non-farm payroll report later in the day.
US pre-open: Stock futures waver ahead of non-farm payrolls
US stock futures wavered on Friday as investors awaited the US non-farm payrolls report due later.
Broker tips: Aveva, Compass, Petra Diamonds
Aveva Group’s shares jumped on Friday as Numis reiterated a ‘buy’ rating and target price of 1,910p.
Sajid Javid to start post-Brexit trade talks with India
UK Business Secretary Sajid Javid is to hold preliminary trade talks with Indian ministers in Delhi on Friday, to kick off Britain's post-Brexit negotiations with countries outside the European Union (EU).
Aveva's 'buy' rating unchanged by Numis as CEO steps down
Aveva Group’s shares jumped on Friday as Numis reiterated a ‘buy’ rating and target price of 1,910p.
Economists see grim UK growth outlook as trade deficit widens
The UK's total trade deficit in goods and services widened to £2. 3bn in May but was not as bad as the £3. 6bn feared by economists, as exports fell 4. 4% month-on-month and imports were down 3. 5%.
Beijing considering more aid for ailing state-owned firms
Regulators in Beijing were considering an aid package for ten of its state-owned corporations, with the ailing Sinosteel Corporation set to be a major beneficiary.
Taiwan's coastline ravaged by super typhoon Nepartak
A super typhoon known as Nepartak has hit the eastern coast of Taiwan on Friday morning, leaving vast swathes of destruction in its path.
FinnCap maintains Petra Diamonds at 'buy' rating on joint venture news
Petra Diamonds had its ‘buy’ rating and target price of 197p maintained on Friday by FinnCap after the miner announced a joint venture with Ekapa Mining.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of US nonfarms
Most Asian markets closed lower on Friday, as oil prices declined and investors kept their wallets in their pockets ahead of crucial US nonfarm payrolls data for June.
Accrol signs tissue supply deal with 'major retailer'
Tissue paper maker Accrol said it had signed a new contract with a “major global retailer” that will provide revenues of more than £10m a year at manufacturer's selling price.
Compass target price lifted and 'buy' rating maintained by Canaccord
Compass Group’s ‘buy’ rating was left unchanged and its target price was lifted to 1,645p from 1,425p by Canaccord Genuity on Friday.
Airbus A380 sales plummeting as airlines look to more efficient alternatives
Airbus are struggling to maintain the viability of their glamour A380 plane as orders have dried up since its introduction in 2007, according to Bloomberg.
German trade surplus shrinks in May as exports drop
Germany’s trade surplus shrank in May as exports declined unexpectedly, the Federal Statistical Office revealed on Friday.
Europe open: Stocks rise ahead of US non-farm payrolls
European stocks gained on Friday as investors awaited the US non-farm payrolls report.
UK recruiters report four-year low in permanent placing
Numbers of British workers in permanent jobs in June dropped for the first time in almost four years, according to a UK recruitment survey.