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Gear4music poised to deliver on FY profit views
Gear4music is encouraged by its trading performance in the first four months of the current financial year, and says it is poised to deliver on its full-year profit expectations.
Europe midday: Stocks nudge up amid earnings avalanche, BoJ disappointment
European stocks edged higher on Friday as investors mulled over a disappointing policy announcement from the Bank of Japan, a deluge of earnings and a series of data points.
Satellite Solutions Worldwide makes earnings-enhancing deals
Satellite Solutions Worldwide is acquiring Breiband. no A. S. and the operations and related assets of SkyMesh Pty Ltd for £11. 7m, which it says will be earnings-enhancing this year.
UK consumer confidence falls to 26-year low in July due to Brexit
Consumer confidence in the UK fell to its lowest level in 26 years in July, more than analysts' expectations, due to uncertainties surrounding Brexit as Britons became gloomy about the economy.
Braveheart could profit from portfolio company sale
Braveheart Investment Group was forced to respond to a significant increase in its share price on Friday.
Kingfisher to buy back up to GBP35m in shares
B&Q owner Kingfisher announced on Friday that it will buy back shares worth up to £35m to reduce the share capital of the company.
London midday: Stocks fall on earnings, BoJ policy decision
London stocks declined on Friday as investors weighed another batch of corporate earnings and the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.
Microsoft plan 2,850 more layoffs in the next year
Microsoft is bracing for further job cuts as a filing made to the US Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed an additional 2,850 layoffs in the next 12 months.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower ahead of GDP, more earnings
US futures pointed to a flat to marginally weaker open on Wall Street ahead of gross domestic product data and more earnings news.
North Korea accuses US of war declaration after Kim Jong Un sanctions
A North Korean diplomat has accused the United States of effectively "declaring war" against the country after placing sanctions against leader Kim Jong Un regarding human rights abuses.
Japan remains in deflation in June, official data shows
Japan remained in deflation in June as the central bank boosted stimulus measures on Friday.
Eurozone inflation ticks up in July
Inflation in the eurozone came in higher than expected for July, according to a flash estimate by Eurostat.
Canaccord cuts Weir to 'sell' from 'hold' after first half results
Weir Group’s shares fell on Friday as Canaccord Genuity cut its rating on the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ and lowered the target price to 1,250p from 1,325p.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower after BoJ disappointment
Markets in Asia ended Friday relatively lower, with shares in Japan tumbling immediately after the Bank of Japan eased off appeasing markets in a keenly anticipated decision.
Eurozone unemployment rate steady at 5-year low in June
The eurozone unemployment rate was unchanged in June, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, in line with economists’ expectations.
Eurozone economic growth slows in Q2 as expected
Economic growth in the eurozone slowed in the second quarter, as expected.
Hillary Clinton formally accepts nomination and eyes up rival Trump
The Democratic National Convention reached its climax on Thursday night as Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated to run for president of the United States.
Foxtons' H1 profit falls 42% due to Brexit uncertainty
Half year profits at Foxtons slumped 42. 2% due to Brexit uncertainty and the real estate agent said the market is unlikely to see signs of recovery before the end of the year.
Foxtons shares decline as Numis cuts 2016 earnings forecast
Foxtons shares were under pressure on Friday as Numis cut is full year earnings forecast after the real estate giant reported 42% drop in first half profit.
UBM interim profit rises, sees little impact from Brexit
UBM reiterated its trading outlook for the full year on Friday as it posted a rise in first-half pre-tax profit and said it stands to benefit from the stronger dollar.