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US pre-open: Stocks seen touch weaker after Nice attack; data deluge eyed
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street following a terror attack in France that has left at least 84 people dead.
Tech leaders: Trump presidency would be "disaster for innovation"
145 leaders in the technology industry have written an open letter strongly opposing a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
Ashmore rallies on Goldman Sachs upgrade
Asset manager Ashmore got a boost on Friday as Goldman Sachs upgraded its stance on the stock to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and raised the price target to 420p from 310p.
Eurozone inflation rises in line with expectations in June
Eurozone inflation rose in line with expectations in June at an annualised 0. 1%, compared to a 0. 1% drop in May, Eurostat confirmed in its final estimate on Friday.
BrainJuicer first half gross profits up; to early to assess Brexit impact
AIM-listed market research agency BrainJuicer said first half revenues were up 13% and gross profits15% as it expected full year results to be in line with expectations.
UK construction output slumps in May
Construction output in the UK slumped in May ahead of the EU referendum, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Xerox rejects RR Donnelley merger proposal
Xerox Corp. has turned down a bid from RR Donnelley and Sons to merge after its January announcement that it intends to split the company.
BP's final bill for Gulf of Mexico oil spill comes to $61.6bn
BP’s final bill for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico came to $61. 6bn after taking a recent additional $5. 2bn pre-tax charge, which the company said has brought the matter to a close.
Kerry urges Putin to cooperate on Islamic State
US Secretary of State John Kerry travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Syria, urging him to boost military and intelligence cooperation against Islamic State.
Stanley Gibbons makes CEO, CFO roles redundant
The chief executive and chief financial officer at stamp and collectibles group Stanley Gibbons have both been made redundant as the company said it was reconsidering the benefits of its off-shore status to reposition itself with more focus on the UK.
Euro banks set for capital bill of up to €40bn due to Brexit
Much of the focus of the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union has been on the impact on US banks that use London as a European gateway, but the Boston Consulting Group has published a report outlining the damage done to European banks.
Asia report: Markets mixed on massive Chinese data dump
Markets in Asia closed mixed on Friday as investors digested a Chinese data dump, after another record close in US stocks on Thursday.
Europe open: Stocks slip after Nice terror attack
European equity markets slipped in early trade as sentiment took a hit from a terror attack in Nice.
London open: Stocks slide after terror attack in Nice
London stocks were under the cosh on Friday following a terror attack in Nice that has left at least 84 people dead, sending travel and leisure stocks into the red.
China GDP steady in second quarter, up 6.7%
China’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nice attack: 84 killed as truck drives into crowd
At least 84 people have been killed in the French city of Nice after a truck was driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day, in what President Francois Hollande called an attack of "an undeniable terrorist nature".
Indivior moves towards US listing
Indivior announced on Friday morning that it has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its intended establishment of a sponsored Level 2 American Depositary Receipt programme, and a US listing of American Depositary Shares.
DCC ahead of expectations in first quarter
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.
Melrose clears US anti-trust conditions for Nortek deal
Melrose Industries said all US anti-trust conditions in relation to its $1. 4bn tender offer for Nortek had been satisfied.