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UK sales of new cars rise modestly in October, SMMT reveals
Sales of new cars in the UK rose 1. 4% in October, driven by growth in fleet registrations, data showed on Friday.
Revlon swings to loss in third quarter
Revlon said on Friday that it swung to a net loss in the third quarter on the back of acquisition and integration costs following its purchase of Elizabeth Arden earlier in the year.
Frontier IP Group celebrates success at Alusid
Intellectual property commercialisation specialist Frontier IP announced on Friday that its portfolio company Alusid has been awarded this year's IChemE Global Award 2016 for Best Business Start-Up.
Dalian Wanda continues Hollywood investment with Dick Clark Productions purchase
The company owned by China's richest man is making another foray into the Western television industry, as Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda group has announced plans to take over the entertainment firm behind the Golden Globe Awards.
Majority of voters "disgusted" with US politics according to NY Times/CBS Poll
The latest poll from the New York Times/CBS News has shown that US citizens are highly unhappy with the state of their country's politics as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fight a particularly grim presidential election.
US non-farm payrolls rise less than expected, but details stronger
The American economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in October, but upwards revisions to the data for the prior two months offset the miss, while the rate of growth in earnings accelerated.
RM2 to show-off smart packing solutions with AT&T
Pallet development, management and supply company RM2 International announced on Friday it will participate in AT&T's LTE-M network pilot that promises to boost connections for the so-called ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT).
Week ahead: US elections take centre stage
The start of the coming week will see the markets in thrall to the results of polling ahead of the 8 November US presidential elections, with traders likely to be keeping tabs on the news-flow over the weekend as well.
PCG Entertainment to help create Chinese football academy
Asia-Pacific media and entertainment company PCG Entertainment announced on Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen Tianrong Sports Culture Management for the creation of a major football academy in China.
DFS shares slide as Advent International cuts stake
DFS shares slid on Friday as US private equity firm Advent International cut its stake in the furniture retailer by half.
FTSE 250 movers: DFS tanks as Advent cuts stake; Tullett gains on Q3
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1. 8% to 17,264. 17 in afternoon trade.
FTSE 100 movers: Hikma slumps but Paddy Power shines
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1. 6% to 6,683. 54 in afternoon trade.
Broker tips: Aggreko, Hikma, Croda
Morgan Stanley upgraded power generator company Aggreko from ‘underweight’ to ‘equal weight’ and bumped up its target price from 850p to 900p, despite orders for diesel products falling.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Aggreko despite concerns over IPP model
Morgan Stanley upgraded power generator company Aggreko from ‘underweight’ to ‘equal weight’ and bumped up its target price from 850p to 900p, despite orders for diesel products falling.
Oil companies launch $1bn fund to tackle climate change
A group of oil companies has launched a $1bn fund to lower emissions as the Paris climate change agreement came into force on Friday.
Tory MP quits over government's handling of Parliament Brexit vote
A Conservative MP has quit on Friday over the government’s approach to parliamentary involvement in Brexit negotiations.
Lisa Clarke makes sudden departure from MBL Group
Media distribution company MBL Group announced on Friday that Lisa Clarke is stepping down from her role as acting chief executive and finance director with immediate effect.
Commerzbank improves operating profit as it implements new strategy
Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft posted its numbers for the third quarter of 2016 on Friday, with operating profit of €429m improving from €351m in the second quarter.
HS2 services to be run by new West coast rail franchise
The government has announced that a new rail franchise will combine the current InterCity West Coast mainline with HS2 high speed services.
Turkey shuts down access to Twitter, Facebook and Youtube amid crackdown - reports
Authorities in Turkey have reportedly shut down many major internet sites in a major crackdown, after the arrest of a group of pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic party (HDP) officials.