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US consumer sentiment slips in July
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated a touch more than expected in July amid concerns about the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.
Chicago PMI declines less than expected in July
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated less than expected in July.
Results round-up
Half year pre-tax profits at Barclays fell 21% to £2. 06bn, reflecting the costs of offloading its non-core business.
Bonds: US energy bonds under pressure, JGBs retreat
These were the movements in the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Yen's rise on sterling, dollar and euro may not be done yet
Sterling, the dollar and euro dived to near three-week lows on the yen after Bank of Japan delivered monetary policy well shy of market views, and they may yet lose further steam against the Japanese unit.
US Q2 economic growth much weaker than expected
The US economy grew much less than expected in the second quarter, according to preliminary data released by the Commerce Department on Friday.
Sylvania reaches record production in fourth quarter
Low-cost platinum group metal processor and developer Sylvania Platinum announced its results for the quarter ended 30 June on Friday, from its production and development operations in the Bushveld region of South Africa.
Week ahead: BoE policy decision and Inflation Report in focus
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time in seven years next week as the central bank assesses the fallout of Brexit.
Ryanair to force families to pay for seat allocation
Budget airline Ryanair has angered customers by announcing plans to introduce mandatory seat allocation fees for adults travelling with children under 12 years of age.
Billington sees FY results significantly up on market views
Billington Holdings anticipates its full-year results will be significantly ahead of market expectations.
32Red's trading in line with directors' FY views
Online gaming operator 32Red said its trading is in line with directors' full-year views as it booked a 63% record surge in half-year total net gaming revenue (NGR) to £30. 4m, from £18. 6m.
Serica Energy resumes Erskine oil and gas output
Serica Energy said oil and gas production has resumed at the Erskine field after a pipeline blockage was cleared, and scheduled maintenance completed at the Lomond platform.
FTSE 250 movers: Essentra enfeebled; Invidior invigorated
Shares in Essentra plunged almost 20% on Friday as the company reported a 6% fall in interim pre-tax profits.
Firestone Diamonds extends deadline for Botswana ops sale
Diamond development company Firestone Diamonds has extend to 29 August the date at which all conditions for the $8m disposal of its Botswana operations to Tango Mining Ltd must be completed.
FTSE 100 movers: Barclays bounces back; Pearson makes bleak reading
Barclays shares led the FTSE 100 risers list after a better-than-expected half year result that saw pre-tax profits fall by 21% and PPI mis-selling costs go up by another £400m.
Apple's tax dealings in Ireland "obviously deficient" - Stiglitz
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has blasted the tax practices of tech giant Apple, telling Bloomberg TV that the US law that allows the company to hold cash abroad is "obviously deficient".
Ingenta swings to H1 profit, inks acquisition deal and launches subscription
Ingenta has swung back to an interim profit, acquired all of the share capital in UK digital advertising company 5 Fifteen Ltd for up to £990,000, and also launched a £780,000 subscription.
ITM Power narrows FY pre-tax loss
Energy storage and clean-fuel company ITM Power has turned in a narrower full-year pre-tax loss of £4. 4m, from a loss of £5. 7m a year earlier, as revenue improved to £1. 9m, from £1. 6m.
Stride Gaming raises £27m towards £70.2m of proposed deals
Stride Gaming has raised £27m gross in a placing tied to its £70. 2m acquisitions of Tarco Ltd's assets, and the entire issued share capitals of Netboost Media Ltd and 8Ball Games Ltd.
Hinkley Point decision unexpectedly postponed until autumn
The government unexpectedly postponed giving the go-ahead to build the UK’s first nuclear power plant in 20 years on Thursday.