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US close: Stocks drop in shortened session
US stocks closed lower on Friday's shortened session following a day off from trading in celebration of Thanksgiving Day.
Europe close: Stocks slip amid US-China trade worries
European stocks dipped on Friday, amid investor caution around the latest Sino-US trade developments and after a reading on Eurozone inflation came in above expectations.
US open: Stocks head south in November's final day of trading
US stocks opened lower on Friday's shortened session following a day off from trading in celebration of Thanksgiving Day.
Daimler to cut 10,000 jobs by 2022
Mercedes Benz owner Daimler will cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide by 2022 as it looks to fund a drive towards further electric vehicle production.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses ahead of shortened session
US futures had stocks opening lower ahead of Friday's shortened session following a day off from trading in celebration of Thanksgiving Day.
Music industry calls for regulation of Viagogo takeover of StubHub
Members of the music industry have called on the Competition and Markets Authority to regulate Viagogo’s takeover of StubHub as they claim it will create a monopoly in UK ticket sales.
Planned Npower closures threaten 4,500 jobs
Energy giant npower is set to close most of its eight UK sites as part of a cost-cutting drive, putting 4,500 jobs on the line.
Eurozone inflation rises, unemployment rate dips
Eurozone inflation rose more than expected in November, while the unemployment rate ticked lower in October, hitting an 11-year low.
Asia report: Most markets fall as trade tensions tighten
Most markets in Asia finished lower on the last trading day of the month, as investors were still holding their breath for developments on the US-China trade front, ahead of a looming tariff deadline.
German jobless claims unexpectedly fall in November
German jobless claims unexpectedly fell in November, according to data released by Destatis on Friday.
German retail sales slump in October
German retail sales slumped in October, missing expectations, according to figures released by Destatis on Friday.