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Existing US home sales dip in May, but prices at record highs
Sales of second hand homes in the US dipped just as expected last month, albeit alongside a fresh record high in prices.
US factory and services activity rises unexpectedly in June, PMIs show
Economic activity in the US picked up unexpectedly over the first half of June, the results of two surveys showed.
StanChart planning to set up crypto trading desk - report
Standard Chartered is reportedly setting up a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, making it one of the first global banks to enter spot cryptocurrency trading.
Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI
Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business.
Eurozone recovery unexpectedly slows - PMI
The eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, official data showed on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
NewRiver upbeat on strengthening retail sector
NewRiver Reit said it remained confident for the future on Friday, on the back of a strengthening retail sector and a "strong" operational performance.
Compass to repurchase up to $250m worth of shares
Compass Group announced an agreement to repurchase up to $250m (£196. 7m) of its ordinary shares on Friday.
Britvic rejects £3bn approach from Carlsberg, shares fizz
Shares in Britvic soared in early trading on Friday, after the soft drinks firm rejected a fresh approach from brewing giant Carlsberg Group.
UK retail sales rise more than expected in May
UK retail sales rose more than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.