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US close: Stocks slip as payroll data underwhelms
US stocks slipped on Friday after key labour-market indicators came in stronger than forecasts, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer in an effort to tame economic growth and fight inflationary risks.
Week ahead: US Fed, US CPI in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the US central bank's policy meeting on Wednesday.
Europe close: Stocks end lower after US jobs data
European shares were lower on Friday following the release of a stronger-than-expected readings on the US jobs market.
London close: Stocks slip after stronger-than-expected US jobs data
London stocks fell as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
FTSE 250 movers: C&C staggers as CEO departs after accounting issues
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,547. 88 -0. 81%.
C&C shares slump as CEO steps down after accounting errors
C&C Group shares plunged on Friday after the drinks maker said chief executive Patrick McMahon would be stepping down after accounting errors in the last three years when he was chief finance director.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo slumps; JD Sports gives back some gains
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 8,260. 29 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US open: Stocks slip on stronger-than-expected May jobs report
Wall Street's main market gauges began the session with losses following the release of a much stronger-than-expected reading for US non-farm payrolls in May.
US non-farm payrolls and hourly earnings outpace forecasts in May
Hiring and wage growth in the US outpaced forecasts by a very wide margin in May.
Body Shop administrators aiming to wrap up sale by end of June - report
Administrators to The Body Shop are reportedly aiming to clinch a sale of the stricken cosmetics retailer by the end of the month, even as its former owner veers away from making an offer for it.
Europe midday: Shares go red as ECB frets over inflation; Eyes on US data
European shares were lower on Friday after hitting record highs in the previous session after the European central Bank cut interest rates with attention turning to key US jobs data.
Retail sales tick higher - BDO
UK retail sales nudged higher last week, industry data showed on Friday, helped by improving weather.
Asda co-owner Zuber Issa exits, sells stake to TDR Capital
Asda's co-owner Zuber Issa has sold his 22. 5% stake in the company to TDR Capital, giving the private equity firm a majority shareholding in the supermarket group.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye payrolls report
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
N4 Pharma shares tank after £0.6m fundraise
Shares in small-cap pharma group N4 Pharma sank on Friday after the company announced a share placing and subscription to raise £630,000.
Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch acquitted in US fraud trial
British tech veteran Mike Lynch has been acquitted of fraud by a US jury, drawing a line under years of bitter legal dispute.
Eurozone GDP and employment show moderate growth in Q1
Final estimates for first-quarter economic and jobs data in the eurozone were in line with preliminary estimates on Friday, with both showing a moderate expansion on the preceding three months.
House prices static in May - Halifax
House prices were largely unchanged last month, industry data showed on Friday, as the market continued to stabilise.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of payrolls
US futures pointed to a steady open on Wall Street on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
German economy improving but inflation remains 'stubborn' - Bundesbank
The German economy is gaining momentum after two years of weakness, the Bundesbank said on Friday, despite "stubborn" inflation.