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Inventories continued to pile up at US retailers in August
US business inventories edged past forecasts in August as product stockpiles at retailers rose sharply amid a drop in sales in that same sector.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco surges, Unilever slumps after Great Marmite Stand-Off
The FTSE 100 was trading higher on Friday afternoon, as investors breathed a sigh of relief that over the end of the Great Marmite Stand-Off.
US consumer sentiment hits lowest level since September 2015
Consumer sentiment in the US unexpectedly deteriorated in October, according to preliminary figures released on Friday, dropping to its lowest level since last September and the second-lowest in the past two years.
Friday newspaper share tips: Booker, Premier Oil, Hargreaves Lansdown
Shares in Booker are worth holding onto notwithstanding the high multiple on which they are trading, The Times's Tempus said.
Aureus Mining raises $72m to fund transition
Aureus Mining announced on Friday that it has conditionally raised approximately $72m via an equity fundraising to finance its transition to an owner-operator mining model, repay amounts due to Nedbank and FirstRand Bank, and to strengthen its balance sheet.
Red Rock Resources sees production begin at Shoats Creek
Red Rock Resources posted an update over its Shoats Creek Field in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana on Friday, saying it has been advised by the operator that gas production has begun from the Lutcher Moore 20 well.
Fed´s Rosengren reiterates call for rate hike
The US economy was near full-employment with inflation close to the central bank´s target, so the Federal Reserve should raise rates, a top monetary policy maker reportedly said.
US producer prices jump past forecasts in September
Factory gate inflation in the States picked up noticeably in September amid a jump in energy prices.
Consort Medical's Bespak inks new agreement
Consort medical, a global single source drug and Delivery device company (CDMO), has announced that its Bespak division has entered into an agreement with a biopharmaceutical company.
Wells Fargo beats on first earnings report since unauthorised accounts scandal
Under-fire US bank Wells Fargo has beaten analysts' expectations in its first earnings report since news broke of its fake account scandal, but profits fell as expected.
Pensioners can claim compensation for mis-sold annuities, according to FCA
People who were sold the wrong annual retirement income scheme are entitled to receive compensation, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Grafenia's sales improve 'significantly' but remains cautious
Shares in AIM-listed Grafenia Group tumbled over 11% on Friday as the web and print supplier said sales in September had improved “significantly” but remained cautious after trading in July was below last year’s level.
Elizabeth Warren tells Obama to sack SEC chief White
US senator Elizabeth Warren has called on President Barack Obama to take action against the head of the Securities and Exchanges Commission Mary Jo White, in her latest attack on big market influence on Washington.
Results round-up
AIM-listed housebuilder Inland Homes' full-year revenue fell but the company pointed to a number of developments in the pipeline including a new joint venture with a local authority, adding that it was unaffected by Brexit uncertainty arisen since the referendum result.
US retail sales rise 0.6% in September
US retail sales rose in September, according to data from the Commerce Department.
Carney says inflation to rise on weaker pound post Brexit
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said inflation will rise on products due to the drop in the value of the pound following the Brexit vote.
Freeport-McMoran to sell onshore California oil & gas properties for $742m
US metals and mining group Freeport-McMoran has agreed to sell its onshore California oil and gas properties to Sentinel Peak Resources California for $742m.
Citigroup's Q3 earnings beat expectations
Citigroup reported a drop in third-quarter earnings and revenue on Friday, but the figures were ahead of analysts’ forecasts.
The only alternative to hard Brexit is no Brexit, says Donald Tusk
The only alternative to hard Brexit - a complete break from the EU and membership of the single market - is no Brexit, the European Council president said on Thursday.
JP Morgan Chase beats forecasts despite decline in profits
US investment bank JPMorgan Chase has beaten analysts' estimates with its third quarter earnigns report, although it did see a decline in profits during the period when compared to last year.