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Turkey's EU membership talks could be halted
The European Union is reportedly considering suspending talks with Turkey over its application for membership in the bloc amid the turmoil in the nation.
Liberum upgrades Cranswick after recent share price decline
Liberum upgraded Cranswick to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ saying the recent de-rating presents a good buying opportunity.
Results round-up
British Empire Trust posted its annual report for the 12 months to 30 September on Friday, with net asset value per share total return for the year of 31% and share price total return of 34. 3%.
US economic outlook justifies proceeding with rate hikes, Fed's Fischer says
The outlook for economic growth in the US was maximised to the extent that the US central bank should continue tightening policy, a top official said.
Trump win could signal "game over" for earth's climate, according to scientists
Several scientists have warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a huge threat to the progress of climate change legislation, and some have even referred to it as an "unmitigated disaster".
Snoozebox reaches agreement with lenders on revised payments
Snoozebox Holdings updated the market on discussions it has held with its primary lender on Friday.
US consumer sentiment improves more than expected in November
Consumer sentiment in the US improved more than expected in November, hitting its highest level since mid-2016, according to data released on Friday.
JC Penney shares fall after surprise sales decline in Q3
US department store chain JC Penney shares fell 9% in pre-market trading after posting an unexpected sales decline in its latest quarterly earnings report.
FTSE 250 movers: Cranswick gains on upgrade; SIG tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1. 2% to 17,444. 99 in afternoon trade.
GAN pens deal with JACK Entertainment in Ohio
Enterprise-level B2B internet gaming software provider GAN announced on Friday that it has launched online ‘Simulated Gaming’ for JACK Entertainment in Ohio.
Trump briefly outlines plans to replace Obamacare
The Trump administration plans to work with Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act put in place by Barack Obama, according to a document posted on the presidential transition website in which some of the main points were outlined.
Hard Brexit likely outcome from divorce with EU, says S&P
A hard Brexit is the most likely outcome of Britain's negotiations with the European Union, according to S&P Global Ratings on Friday.
Fund managers stay put on cash after US elections, BofA-ML survey shows
Many of the world’s largest fund managers said they were shifting funds towards the S&P 500 following the result of the 2016 US elections, but in a possible sign of caution, the majority opted to stay put on their accumulated cash piles.
ECR Minerals believes itself compliant with Danglay project earn-in, JV agreement
ECR Minerals considers itself to be compliant, in all material respects, with the earn-in and joint-venture agreement between it, Cordillera Tiger Gold Resources Inc and Tiger International Resources relating to the Danglay gold project.
Clinigen says trading in-line for current FY
Global pharmaceutical and services company Clinigen Group said its trading for the current financial year is in-line with directors' expectations.
Snapchat Spectacles to be sold via vending machines
The futuristic new glasses being released by picture messaging app Snapchat will be sold in vending machines, according to Snap, the company which owns the network.
Upgrade work at Bacanora Minerals' lithium project ongoing
Bacanora Minerals reported that work to upgrade the lithium resource is ongoing at its Sonora project in Mexico .
Range Resources' Trinidad oil well spuds
AIM-listed oil and gas explorer Range Resources announced that its fourth well in Trinidad has spudded.
OPEC ramps up production in October, Brent futures skid lower
The world’s largest oil producers of ramped up their output in October, hitting hopes for a joint -agreement to prop up prices.
NCC Group buys Boston-based Virtual Security Research
NCC Group has acquired Boston-based information, network and application security consultancy Virtual Security Research for up to $6m in cash.