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Chicago PMI rises more than expected in September
Economic activity in the Chicago area improved more than expected in September.
US open: Stocks rebound as investors digest data
US stocks rebounded from the previous day’s decline as investors dusted off worries about Deutsche Bank and the broader financial sector.
Directors dealings: Brewin Dolphin's finance chief picks up shares
Brewin Dolphin's finance chief picked up some shares in the broker at the end of the week.
US consumer confidence edges higher in September
Consumer confidence in the US stood its ground thanks to a large improvement in expectations.
FTSE 100 movers: Burberry gains on RBC upgrade; Capita slumps again
London’s FTSE 100 index was down 0. 5% to 6,882. 91 in afternoon trade.
Week ahead: US jobs data back in the spotlight
Focus will shift back to the US jobs market next week, with data referencing the month of September set for release on Friday.
The People's Operator revenue almost doubles in first half
Cause-based commercial mobile virtual network operator The People's Operator announced its half year results for the six months to 30 June on Friday, with revenue after donations of £1. 703m - an increase of 182%.
Results round-up
The owners of Brighton’s most popular attraction the Brighton Pier Group, reported that revenue remained flat during a “transformational year” that saw the acquisition of its namesake iconic landmark.
Lower oil prices sees Frontera losses widen
Independent oil and gas exploration and production company Frontera Resources released its financial results for the first half of 2016 on Friday.
Atlantis Resources reports on six months of dealmaking
Vertically integrated turbine supplier and project owner in the tidal power industry Atlantis Resources announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Friday - its first under its new reporting currency of sterling.
Friday newspaper share tips: Merlin Entertainments, RPC Group
Things are still looking up for Merlin Entertainments longer-term, so while the prospects for organic growth from here might be more pedestrian, The Times's Tempus thinks investors should stay on for the ride.
Norish shares get a boost from interim numbers
Norish announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Friday, with total revenue increasing to £15. 6m, from £11. 8m in the first half of 2015.
Amur Minerals shares up as board updates on development
Amur Minerals posted its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Friday - another period of nil revenue as its continued its development activities.
US personal consumption slows more than expected in August
Consumer spending was slightly lower than expected in August, alongside larger-than-expected increases in prices.
Japan CPI falls again as households cut spending despite BOJ plans
Japan saw its sixth consecutive month of falling core consumer prices in the year to August, which poses a challenge for the Bank of Japan’s relaunched stimulus campaign.
Dalata Hotel buys operating interest in Hilton's Double Tree hotel in Ireland
AIM-listed Irish hotel operator Dalata Hotel Group agreed to buy the operating interest in four star Double Tree by Hilton hotel in Dublin for €2. 5m, and will start a 25 year lease with the new property’s owners.
Trans-Siberian Gold benefits from depreciation of Russian Rouble
Trans-Siberian Gold, a Russia-based mining company, reported an increase in profits in the first half due to a fall in costs brought on by the depreciation of the Russian rouble against the US dollar.
Management Resource Solutions completes AU$6.12m acquisition of SubZero
Oil and gas service provider Management Resource Solutions (MRS) completed the acquisition of several assets from SubZero Group, an Australian mining service company, for about AU$6. 12m.
Advanced Oncotherapy raises £10m to fund first proton clinic in London
AIM-listed Advanced Oncotherapy raised £10m from a share placing to fund the development of the first proton therapy centre in London.
Alecto Minerals shares plummet despite board confidence
Africa-focused gold and base metal exploration and development company Alecto Minerals announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Friday, with revenue rising to £0. 11m, from £0. 04m year-on-year.