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French industrial production slips in January
French industrial production fell back in December, with output from the mining and construction sectors especially weak, although factory output only retraced a part of the previous month's gains.
Electrocomponents' revenue rises as it implements improvement plan
Electrocomponents' revenue grew as it implemented initiatives to stabilise its gross margin and reduce costs.
UK Comm Prop buys warehouse development for £22m
UK Commercial Property Trust has bought a distribution warehouse development in Burton upon Trent for about £22. 2m, as part of the company’s strategy to focus on assets that deliver higher and sustainable income.
Europe open: Stocks edge up as miners boosted by China data
European stocks edged higher in early trade, with miners supported by encouraging Chinese trade figures, as investors sifted through corporate releases.
US court quashes Trump attempt to reinstate travel ban
Donald Trump's attempts to reinstate his travel ban on citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries have proven unsuccessful, after a federal court rejected an appeal from his administration to overturn a ruling from a Seattle court which suspended the ban.
London open: Chinese data lifts Footsie in early trading, Greece in background
Shares were expected to start the session higher, tracking a record close overnight on Wall Street and on the heels of better than expected Chinese trade data.
Tribal Group signs deal with Sheffield University
AIM-listed Tribal Group has signed a contract with the University of Sheffield for the supply and implementation of a full student management system.
Totally signs contract with Stowhealth GP practice
AIM-listed Totally, which provides a range of out-of-hospital services to the healthcare sector in the UK, has inked a new 15-month contract worth £45,000 for its wholly-owned subsidiary Totally Health.
Footfall and tenant demand keeps Shaftesbury strong
West End-focussed property investment company Shaftesbury posted a trading update for the period from 1 October to 10 February on Friday, reporting “good footfall and trading” over the festive period.
China trade surplus hits six-month high in January
Asia's largest economy recorded a foreign trade surplus of $51. 4bn, a six-month high, with both exports and imports easily surpassing economists' forecasts for the month of January.
Billington sees full year in line with market expectations
AIM-listed structural steel and construction safety solutions specialist Billington Holdings said its results for the year to the end of December are anticipated to be in line with market expectations.
Reckitt Benckiser confirms Mead Johnson acquisition, full-year revenue rises
Nurofen and Durex maker Reckitt Benckiser confirmed that it will buy US baby milk company Mead Johnson for up to $17. 9bn, while it also said that revenue and earnings grew in 2016 despite challenging markets and products.
Advent sells remaining stake in DFS Furniture
Advent International has completed the sale of its remaining interest in DFS Furniture held through Advent Diamond.
Great Portland sells Rathbone Square, proposes £110m return to shareholders
Great Portland Estates has sold the freehold of Rathbone Square, London W1, to Rathbone Place Jersey Limited £435m, reflecting a net initial yield to the buyer of 4. 25%.
London pre-open: Stocks set to track advance on Wall Street
Shares were expected to start the session higher, tracking a record close overnight on Wall Street and on the heels of better than expected Chinese trade data.
Unite Students buys Aston Student Village for £227m
Manager and developer of student accommodation, Unite Students, has acquired Aston Student Village for £227m in a 50:50 joint venture with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC.
David Buttress makes sudden exit as Just Eat CEO
Online food ordering and delivery service Just Eat announced on Friday that, due to urgent family matters, David Buttress had informed the board of his intention to step down from his role as chief executive officer.
Elementis to buy specialty chemicals platform SummitReheis
Elementis has entered into an agreement to acquire specialty chemicals platform SummitReheis from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $360m.
Greene King reports strong Christmas trading
Pub group Greene King reported strong trading over the Christmas period on Friday as it sounded a confident note on its outlook.