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Friday newspaper share tips: Experian, Supergroup
There's more to go for at Experian, The Daily Telegraph's Questor said, pointing to the recent successes by the company when it comes to product innovation and cultivating more communication between its business units.
Turkish Army units launch coup
Turkish Army officers claimed they had taken control of the country to restore the democratic order, according to reports.
Sector movers: Support services firms get boost from UBS
The Footsie closed higher for a fourth consecutive week for a cumulative 5% gain since the EU referendum vote, albeit wih defensive issues pacing gains in the form of advances for tobacco and pharmaceuticals.
Mylan set to get go-ahead from Brussels for Meda AB takeover
Mylan was expected to get the 'green light' from European regulators for its takeover bid for Sweden's Meda AB after it agreed to sell some assets, Reuters reported citing two people familiar with the discussions.
Europe close: Travel stocks hit by Nice attack
European equity markets fell on Friday, with travel and leisure issues under pressure following a terror attack in Nice and mixed economic data Stateside.
Anglo Pacific "positive" about feasibility study for Salamanca mining project
Natural resource company Anglo Pacific was "positive" about the definitive feasibility study (DFS) from Berkeley Energia on its mining project in Salamanca, Spain.
PNC Financial Services rises after second quarter earnings results
PNC Financial Services on Friday posted second quarter earnings that were better than expected by analysts.
London close: FTSE ends flat after mixed economic data
The FTSE finished flat on Friday as traders sifted through a batch of mixed economic data.
Small cap round-up
Early cancer detection technology company Oncimmune Holdings announced on Friday that it has obtained the CE mark for the reagents used in its EarlyCDT-Lung product - an autoantibody blood test that can detect cancer up to four years earlier than other methods.
US travel stocks fall after Nice attack
Friday trading saw a slide in travel and airline stocks in the US and Europe after a terrorist attack in Nice, France which led to the deaths of 84 people and left scores injured.
Oncimmune secures CE mark for EarlyCDT-Lung
Early cancer detection technology company Oncimmune Holdings announced on Friday that it has obtained the CE mark for the reagents used in its EarlyCDT-Lung product - an autoantibody blood test that can detect cancer up to four years earlier than other methods.
Directors dealings: Norcros finance chief picks up shares
Norcros's finance chief Shaun Smith picked some shares in the Bathroom products company following the recent sharp drop in the stock price in the wake of the EU referendum vote.
UK's May cool on second Scotland independence bid
New British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday appeared to rule out any second referendum on Scottish independence after meeting Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for talks in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Week ahead: UK data, ECB rate meeting in focus
A barrage of economic data scheduled for release over the coming week will help inform markets and policymakers about the state of the UK economy in the immediate run-up to the referendum vote.
PowerHouse Energy raises fresh funds via direct subscription of shares
PowerHouse raised fresh funds via a direct subscription of shares to hire new staff and bolster its financial flexibility in the wake of the referendum vote.
Claire Perry resigns as rail minister as Southern chaos continues
Rail minister Claire Perry fell on her sword on Friday, and resigned, as the poor performance of Southern Railway continued to plague commuters.
Green claims he invested £421m in BHS over 15 years
Retail tycoon Philip Green said he put £421m into collapsed High Street chain BHS during his 15 year ownership.
Shanta Gold optimistic about its Tanzania mining project
Gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold said it was “very optimistic” about its mining project in Tanzania.
Results round-up
International marketing, distribution and business support services company DCC issued an interim management statement ahead of its AGM in Dublin, at 1100 BST on Friday.