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US non-farm payrolls grow by 142,000 in August, miss forecasts
Job growth in the US picked up only a little in August.
Watchdog to probe GXO's takeover of Wincanton
The UK competition watchdog has launched a merger inquiry into GXO Logistics’ £762m acquisition of Wincanton, it was confirmed on Friday.
Google abusing dominant position in online advertising - CMA
The UK competition watchdog has accused Alphabet’s Google of using its dominant position in digital advertising to hinder competition and favour its own services.
Eurozone GDP growth revised down
The Eurozone economy expanded only marginally in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, as growth struggled to take hold.
Digital 9 warns of valuation slide, shares fall
Shares in Digital 9 Infrastructure fell on Friday, after the investment trust warned of a sharp slide in its portfolio valuation.
'Sell the rip' if US August payrolls print below 100,000, BoA's Hartnett says
A hard landing in the US is still most likely on the cards, a top-rated Bank of America strategist said.
EU aviation probe weighs on Rolls-Royce
Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings came under pressure on Friday, after the European air regulator announced an one-off inspection of the UK firm's Trent XWB-97 engines.
German industrial production falls more than expected in July
German industrial production fell much more than expected in July, according to data released on Friday by Destatis.
Regulators green light Nationwide's £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover
Nationwide Building Society’s £2. 9bn takeover of Virgin Money UK has received regulatory approval, it was announced on Friday.
Poppy Gustafsson steps down as Darktrace CEO
Cybersecurity specialist Darktrace announced on Friday that Poppy Gustafsson was stepping down as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
GSK announces positive COPD trial results
GSK announced positive results from its phase three ‘MATINEE’ clinical trial on Friday, which evaluated the effectiveness of ‘Nucala’, or mepolizumab, in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Berkeley Group says trading 'stable', backs FY guidance
Housebuilder Berkeley Group backed its full-year guidance on Friday as it said trading in the first four months of the year has been stable.
House prices pick up to two-year high - Halifax
UK house prices edged up to a two-year high in August as confidence picked up amid easing interest rates, according to figures released by Halifax on Friday.