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Sky shareholders protest reappointment of James Murdoch
Over 50% of independent Sky investors voted against the return of James Murdoch as chairman at the annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, over concerns about board independence and the phone-hacking scandal.
Catalyst Media Group expecting small loss thanks to SIS
Catalyst Media Group updated the market on Satellite Information Services Holdings, in which it has 20. 54% interest, on Friday, with the company showing revenues of £227. 9m for the year to 31 March 2016, down from £229m in the prior year.
DCC Tech to buy Hammer Consolidated Holdings for £38m
Support services company DCC’s technology division is to buy Hammer Consolidated Holdings, a server and storage solutions reseller, for about £38m.
London midday: Stocks gain as Tesco/Unilever's Marmite-gate resolved
London stocks gained as investors cheered news of Tesco and Unilever ending their price dispute and as China inflation data came in better than expected.
Europe midday: Basic resources lead the gains on China data
European stocks rose on Friday, supported by encouraging Chinese inflation figures which helped to ease concerns over the world’s second-largest economy.
DiamondCorp issues dire warning over its solvency
Further to the announcements of 12 and 13 October, in which described production issues and a shutdown notice, DiamondCorp announced on Friday that the third party it was in advanced discussions with for the provision of a convertible debt facility, has withdrawn due to the adverse movement in the company's share price.
PNC Financial´s loan loss provisions to energy companies fall in Q3
PNC Financial Services saw net income improve versus the prior period alongside lower loan loss provisions to energy companies.
Elegant Hotels Group agrees management contract for first Antigua hotel
AIM-listed Elegant Hotels Group, an operator of six upscale hotels and a beachfront restaurant in Barbados, reported that it had agreed a new management contract in Antigua while experiencing low bookings due to political uncertainties in the UK arisen from the Brexit result.
Trump comes out fighting, denying sexual misconduct allegations
Donald Trump has denied allegations that he has committed sexual misconduct against a variety of women, and claimed that it was part of a campaign against him launched by Hillary Clinton.
HP to cut 4,000 jobs worldwide in the next three years
US computer firm HP is expected to lay off between 3,000 and 4,000 workers in the next three years, the company has announced.
Euro area trade surplus widens more than expected in August
The euro area´s trade surplus recovered in August amid a large increase in exports.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as Fed concerns increase
Asian markets finished mainly higher on Friday, with investors reacting to the prospect of an interest rate hike in the US this year, as well as data showing price increases in China.
Spain comes out of deflation in September
Spain moved out of deflation in September with the cost of transport services and for housing contributing the most to the rise in prices.
Rank Group reaffirms FY expectations as it reports flat revenue
Rank Group, which operates Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca bingo halls, reported flat interim revenue on Friday as it reiterated its full-year expectations.
US pre-open: Stocks to rise on China data but bank earnings the main focus
US futures pointed a positive open on Wall Street following the release of encouraging Chinese inflation figures, although there was the potential for volatility with the likes of Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo due to report their earnings before the opening bell.
Verizon may call for new Yahoo negotiations after hack
A top lawyer for Verizon Communications has said that it is looking into reopening talks with Yahoo over its proposed acquisition of the internet company, after the disclosure of the hack of 500 million email accounts.
JP Morgan initiates Hansteen at 'neutral'
JP Morgan Cazenove has initiated coverage of property investor Hansteen with a ‘neutral’ rating and target price of 125p.
Inland Homes's revenue falls but 'largely unaffected by Brexit'
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.
UK construction output falls sharply in August
Construction output in the UK fell sharply in August.
EU Supply extends agreement with Ireland government
E-procurement software provider EU Supply announced on Friday that it has signed an addendum to the agreement with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in Ireland to develop certain enhancements to the Irish Government's national eProcurement platform.