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US open: Stocks drop as traders monitor oil prices, weigh earnings
US stocks were lower on Friday as oil prices wavered and traders waded through corporate earnings.
Night tube a boon to London's night time economy
After years of delays London’s underground service has finally caught up with cities such as Berlin, Barcelona and New York as the night tube takes its first ever run on Saturday.
Friday newspaper share tips: Kingfisher, TRIG
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher is a stock to avoid, opines The Times' Tempus column, adding that the outfit's share price looks full enough already.
Week ahead: Jackson Hole conference, UK surveys in focus
Markets are likely to turn their attention back towards the US Federal Reserve in the coming week.
Deere posts drop in Q3 profit but lifts FY guidance
Deere & Co. lifted its full-year forecast on Friday but posted a drop in third-quarter profit amid weakness in global markets for farm and construction equipment.
Foot Locker gains as Q2 results beat expectations
Foot Locker rallied in pre-market trade after the specialty athletic retailer’s second-quarter results surpassed expectations.
Akers Biosciences, ChubeWorkx settle lengthy legal dispute
Akers Biosciences has reached a settlement agreement with former distributor ChubeWorkx Guernsey Ltd, allowing it to recover $1. 25m in product and cash and end a lengthy legal dispute between the pair.
Lawyer acquitted over alleged made up charges about BP oil spill
A lawyer has been acquitted on charges he made up thousands of false clients to sue oil giant BP for damages caused by the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Fox Marble's order-book value slips lower
Shares in Fox Marble were down more than 1% as its 2016 order-book value fell to €4m, down €0. 5m on the year due to sterling's weakness following UK's non-binding Brexit vote in June.
Greenspan sees US rates rising, Eurozone breaking up
Low levels of interest rates in the States could not be maintained for much longer, one of the former chairmen of the US central bank said.
Europe midday: Stocks edge lower in thin volumes as investors keep eye on oil
European stocks edged lower on Friday, with little in the way of corporate or macroeconomic news to drive markets as investors continued to keep an eye on oil prices.
London midday: Stocks edge lower as oil prices waver
UK equities fell on Friday as oil prices wavered and the pound reversed the previous day’s gain against the dollar.
Polo Resources notes Blackham Resources raises about A$25m
Polo Resources said investee company Blackham Resources has raised about A$25m by placing roughly 25m new A$1 shares to fast-track expansion plans at the 5. 1Moz Matilda Gold Project.
21st Century's shares slump on profit warning
Shares in 21st Century dumped more than a third of their value as the company warned full-year revenue would be lower on the year, resulting in a significant loss for the 12-month period.
City gives up hope of full access to single market
Westminster is leaning towards a beefed-up trade deal with the European Union along the lines of that already enjoyed by Switzerland, according to the Financial Times.
Former Labour staff urge Corbyn to respect party workers
Former Labour staff have decried the way current party staff have been publicly attacked and urged Jeremy Corbyn to respect the party’s workers, in a letter on Thursday.
William Hill rallies as Rank, 888 abandon bid; bookie upbeat on FY operating profit
William Hill rallied after Rank and 888 Holdings abandoned their bid for the bookmaker late on Thursday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower as investors continue to eye oil
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street, where a lack of corporate and macroeconomic news is expected to keep trade fairly muted.
Confidence among Japanese manufacturers hits 2013 low
Confidence among Japan's manufacturers plumbed its lowest levels since 2013 in the face of a stronger currency and torpid consumer spend, according to Reuters's Tankan survey.