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Swatch tumbles on profit warning
Shares in Swatch tumbled on Friday after the Swiss watch maker cautioned that sales and profit fell in the first half of the year.
US retail sales rise more than expected
US retail sales rose more than expected in June, according to data from the Commerce Department.
Thousands line the streets to mourne Jo Cox
The funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox is set to take place on Friday after thousands of mourners lined the streets to pay their respects in her Yorkshire constituency Batley and Spen.
Wells Fargo second quarter results miss forecasts
Wells Fargo&Co. reported slightly weaker than expected second quarter results, as the low interest rate environment and losses on loans to the energy sector weighed on the lender's performance.
FTSE 250 movers: First Group caution adds to leisure sector woes
First Group’s cautious outlook added to worries in the travel sector in the wake of the Nice attack that killed 84 people after the transport operator said domestic uncertainty after the EU referendum.
UBS initiates RELX at 'buy'
UBS initiated its coverage of RELX Group on Friday with a ‘buy’ rating and a 1,600p price target.
Citigroup Q2 profit declines but beats estimates
Citigroup reported a drop in second-quarter net income as revenues fell, but the numbers were still better than expected.
William Hill shares fall as Canaccord cuts target price, earnings forecasts
William Hill’s shares fell on Friday as Canaccord Genuity reiterated a ‘hold’ rating and cut its target price to 301p from 340p.
Herbalife shares surge after FTC reject pyramid scheme claims
The Federal Trade Commission said on Friday that Herbalife is not a pyramid scheme, according to reports.
Broker tips: William Hill, RELX, Ashmore Group
William Hill’s shares fell on Friday as Canaccord Genuity reiterated a ‘hold’ rating and cut its target price to 301p from 340p.
FTSE 100 movers: Nice attack hits travel stocks; Housebuilders rebound
FTSE 100 stocks were led lower by travel and leisure stocks on Friday after the terror attack in Nice that has left at least 84 people dead.
BoE's Haldane backs "sledgehammer" stimulus in August
The Bank of England needs to act “promptly” and “muscularly” to stimulate the UK economy following the vote to leave the European Union, the Bank’s chief economist said on Friday.
DotDigital says Brexit won't have impact on business as revenue rises 26%
Email marketer DotDigital said on Friday its revenues for the year increased and Brexit would not have an “adverse impact” on its business.
London mayor Khan supports Gatwick bosses' call for new runway
Gatwick airport's plans for a second runway received a major boost on Friday as London mayor Sadiq Khan threw his weight behind the project.
Polo Resources issues 9.8m shares to buy Perfectus Management
Natural resources investment company Polo Resources said on Friday it was issuing about 9. 8m new ordinary shares to buy a further 49% of Perfectus Management for $3m at the 2014 agreed price of 15p per share.
Trump delays Pence VP announcement after Nice attack
Donald Trump was set to announce Indiana governor Mike Pence as his vice-presidential running mate on Friday, before postponing the announcement after the devastating terrorist attack in Nice on Thursday night.
Europe midday: Stocks drop; travel and leisure under pressure after Nice attack
European equity markets fell on Friday, with travel and leisure issues under pressure following a terror attack in Nice.
Sierra Rutile production up in second quarter
Sierra Rutile posted an operational update for its second quarter on Friday, reporting a strong quarterly production of 34,629 tonnes of rutile - a 29% increase from the first quarter, and a 16% increase from the second quarter of last year.
London midday: Equities dragged lower by travel and leisure stocks
London stocks were led lower by travel and leisure stocks on Friday after terror attack in Nice that has left at least 84 people dead.
UK has no trade negotiators for Brexit talks with EU, says Letwin
A former minister has said the UK has no trade negotiators to take part in Brexit talks with the European Union.