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London midday: Stocks rally after BoE rate cut, US non-farms eyed
London stocks continued to rise on Friday following the Bank of England’s fresh stimulus measures, as investors awaited the US non-farm payroll report.
Rame Energy enters administration after Brexit worries hit cash call
AIM-listed Rame Energy has gone into administration after failing to raise £2. 8m, blaming market uncertainty caused by the UK's decision to leave the European Union and “difficult market conditions”.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher ahead of non-farm payrolls report
European stocks edged tentatively higher on Friday as investors continued to mull over the Bank of England’s latest policy move and ahead of the release of key jobs data in the US.
Heathrow Black Lives Matter protest disrupts traffic in co-ordinated day of action
Black Lives Matter protesters blocked a motorway route to Heathrow airport, causing chaos on Friday morning in a co-ordinated day of action.
Spanish industrial production slightly weaker than expected in June
Spanish industrial output turned higher in June following two consensecutive months of falling production.
Italian industrial production misses forecasts in June, economists cut projections
Industrial production in Italy declined for a second consecutive month in June, increasing the risk that the country´s gross domestic product might be set to slow more sharply than had been expected, reflecting recent weak orders both domestically and from abroad, economists said.
Clinton widens gap over Trump in presidential race
Hillary Clinton has opened up a considerable lead over Republican rival Donald Trump in polls ahead of the US presidential election, after the New York tycoon's war of words with the father of a slain soldier.
French trade deficit worsens less than expected in June
France´s trade balance worsened in June as shipments to the US registered a large decline, although the outcome was not as bad as feared.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly higher ahead of non-farm payrolls
US futures pointed to a slightly firmer open on Wall Street as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors await US jobs data
Markets in Asia finished Friday mixed, as traders kept their wallets in their pockets ahead of the key non-farm payrolls data in the US.
Broker tips: RBS, Wolseley, Cairn Energy
Royal Bank of Scotland’s rating was placed ‘under review’ from ‘buy’ on Friday by Shore Capital after the lender reported “disappointing” first half results.
House prices fall in July but too soon to see effect from Brexit, says Halifax
UK house prices fell by 1% in July from a month ago, suggesting that growth is “slowing" in the market, according to a mortgage lender.
London leapfrogged by NYC as world's most expensive city
The aftershocks of the UK's decision to leave the European Union has led to New York and Hong Kong overtaking London at the top of the world's most expensive cities.
Credit Suisse ups year-end targets for S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50
Credit Suisse lifted its year-end targets for the S&P 500 and the Euro Stoxx 50 in its latest global equity strategy note on Friday.
UK jobs market in 'dramatic freefall' post Brexit, says REC
The UK jobs market suffered a “dramatic freefall” in July as the European Union referendum hurt business confidence, according to a survey on Friday.
US equities are cheap, Citi says
Don´t count US equities out just yet, strategists at Citi said.
Apple set to pay out to hackers who expose vulnerabilities
Hackers who report security flaws in Apple's systems could now receive a bounty of up to $200,000 from the US tech giant.
ShoreCap places RBS 'under review' after first half results
Royal Bank of Scotland’s rating was placed ‘under review’ from ‘buy’ on Friday by Shore Capital after the lender reported “disappointing” first half results.
Revenue ahead as Ibstock retains optimism
Clay brick and concrete products manufacturer Ibstock announced its unaudited results for the six months to 30 June on Friday, with group revenue reaching £210. 0m compared with £148. 9m a year ago, although the comparative period only includes four months’ trading results.