Market Pulse
Russia suspends all flights to Egypt in wake of Metrojet crash
Valdimir Putin has ordered the suspension of all Russian passenger flights until the cause of the Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 crash is established, Reuters reported.
Boeing and Lockheed cry foul over $80bn long-range bomber contract
US aerospace giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin have filed an official protest against the US government's surprise award of the estimated-$80bn contract to supply long range strike-bombers to rival Northrop Grumman.
FTSE 250 movers: Tullett Prebon and ICAP acquisition talks boost market
The FTSE 250 is on track to finish the week on a high, with the market up 99. 55 points (0. 58%) mid-afternoon Friday to 17,216. 68 points.
US open: Dow heads higher as dollar surges following NFP report
US stocks rose early on Friday after a report on non-farm payrolls showed the country added a lot more jobs than expected in October.
US hourly wages register biggest post-recession increase
American workers saw their hourly wages increase in October, figures released on Friday showed.
InterContinental Hotels tops FTSE 100 on reports it's mulling a deal
InterContinental Hotels flew to the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday afternoon following a report the company was mulling the possibility of a sale or merger.
US October jobs report is "very good" news, Fed´s Evans says
October´s gains in jobs was "very good news" and will help to bolster inflationary pressures, a top US central bank official said on Friday.
Jefferies downgrades National Grid on valuation
Jefferies downgraded National Grid to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ but lifted the price target to 950p from 900p.
Numis upgrades Betfair and Paddy Power ahead of 'Betty' merger
Broker Numis has upgraded Betfair and Paddy Power to a 'buy' rating as the two bookmakers close in on a merger.
Friday newspaper share tips: Sell as Amec Foster Wheeler faces more pain
Traders should sell shares in Amec Foster Wheeler as the company prepares for the long haul, according to The Telegraph’s Questor.
BoE prefers to be behind the curve on interest rates, Credit Suisse says
The Bank of England was not ready to act anytime soon due to the risk of undue pressures on sterling, that was the message from the 5 November 'Super Thursday' analysts at Credit Suisse said.
Citi, UBS downgrade Amec but SocGen keeps at 'buy' after share price slump
Amec Foster Wheeler shares were under pressure again on Friday, having suffered heavy losses in the previous session when the oil and gas engineering services company said it was cutting its dividend by half amid tough market conditions.
Stratex achieves first gold pour at Altinpepe mine
AIM-listed exploration and development company Stratex International has achieved first gold pour at its 45%-owned Altinpepe gold mine, where its joint venture partner Bahar Medencilik recently funded all pre-production costs, including $39m (£25. 8m) towards construction.
London midday: Investors cautious ahead of US jobs report
Investors remained on the sidelines come midday ahead of what some analysts believed would be a make-or-break jobs report for market expectations of a rate hike by the US central bank in December.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open ahead of non-farm payrolls report
US stock futures pointed to a relatively flat open as investors awaited a much anticipated nonfarm payrolls report.
Tullett confirms talks over Icap broking business
Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon has confirmed discussions regarding the possible acquisition of larger rival Icap’s global broking business.
Europe midday: Equities push lower as investors await non-farm payrolls
European stocks were in the red as investors digested disappointing German data and opted for caution ahead of the eagerly-awaited non-farm payrolls report.
UBS upbeat on prospects for European equities, reviews strategy
UBS reviewed its European equity strategy, sounding an upbeat note about the prospects for 2016 and 2017.
Asia: Equities end week on upbeat note as Chinese stocks rally
The majority of Asian equity markets ended the week on an upbeat note, as Chinese stocks extended their gains.
Final quarter to boost John Lewis of Hungerford's full year sales
A strong fourth quarter is expected to push up John Lewis of Hungerford’s full year sales.