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Berenberg hikes target price on Next
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on retailer Next from 12,600. 0p to 13,400. 0p on Friday, noting the stock appeared to be in "a mid-market sweet spot".
Amaroq Minerals upbeat after pivotal year
Amaroq Minerals reported a pivotal year in 2024, marking its transition from developer to producer with the first gold pour at its flagship Nalunaq mine in southern Greenland.
US core PCE inflation unexpectedly rises
The annual rate of US core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation unexpectedly rose in February, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Friday, while personal incomes increased more than forecast.
Economic sentiment weakens across the Eurozone
Economic sentiment and consumer confidence across Europe weakened unexpectedly in March, official research showed on Friday.
German unemployment hits highest since mid-2020
The jobless rate in Germany unexpectedly rose in March, reaching its highest level in four and a half years, according to data out on Friday from the Federal Employment Agency.
Europe midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Trump tariffs; US inflation eyed
European shares were still weaker by midday on Friday as traders braced themselves for wide-ranging US tariffs which take effect next week, while gold hit fresh highs with investors looking for safe havens amid the erratic policymaking of President Donald Trump.
London midday: FTSE edges up as attention turns to US inflation reading
London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday, helped along by a strong showing from the defensive utilities sector, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and retail sales figures, and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
US pre-open: Futures in the red ahead of February PCE report
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
Manolete Partners secures new revolving credit facility
Manolete Partners announced on Friday that it has secured a new £17. 5m revolving credit facility with HSBC UK, maintaining the same borrowing capacity as its previous arrangement but on improved terms.
Gold prices hit fresh high on trade turmoil
Gold prices hit fresh highs on Friday, as the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump reignited fears of a global trade war.
RBC Capital cuts Burberry price target
RBC Capital Markets cut its price target on Burberry on Friday to 1,200p from 1,300p as it reduced FY26 EBIT estimates.
Asia report: Markets fall on US tariff concerns
Asia-Pacific markets declined on Friday as investor sentiment remained cautious following fresh tariff threats from US president Donald Trump.
Eurasia Mining enters into securities purchase agreement, looks to raise £3.15m
Mining firm Eurasia Mining said on Friday that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a strategic private placement in order to raise up gross proceeds of roughly £3. 15m.
US trade tariffs have heightened downside risks, says Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan has said that it is keeping a close eye on the impact of protectionist measures imposed by Donald Trump, with downside risks stemming from trade tariffs having increased.
Ethernity secures $290k contract extension
Data processing semiconductor technology supplier Ethernity said on Friday that it has secured an extension to its $1. 05m contract signed with a tier 1 US-based aerospace system products provider.
Citi reiterates ‘buy’ on B&M, says de-rating overdone
Citi reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on B&M European Value Retail on Friday as it said the stock’s de-rating was overdone.
Ricardo reiterates opposition to Science Group, backs chair
Ricardo insisted it was making "good progress" on Friday, as it reiterated its opposition to moves by shareholder Science Group to overhaul the board.
Holcim to expand building solutions business in new 2030 targets
Swiss building materials giant Holcim has guided to 3-5% average growth over the next five years as it expands its operations in the "high-value" Building Solutions division.
Smiths News delivers 'solid' H1 trading performance
Newspaper and magazine distributor Smiths News said on Friday that it had delivered "a solid trading performance" across H125 and that it remains on track to deliver FY results in line with market expectations.
Europe open: Stoxx falls ahead of tariff day; Ubisoft surges
European shares opened lower on Friday as traders braced themselves for wide-ranging US tariffs which take effect next week, while gold hit fresh highs with investors looking for safe havens amid the erratic policymaking of President Donald Trump.