Market Pulse
BHP Billiton says waste from dam burst less than initially thought
BHP Billiton said on Friday that the amount of mining waste spilled as a result of the dam burst at its Samarco joint venture iron ore mine in Brazil last November was a lot less than previously thought.
Calm returns to markets, but some analysts ask for how long?
Risk assets found a small bid on Friday after Chinese state-controlled funds stepped into the wreckage of the country's stock markets in a bid to prop them up.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher as China recovers; payrolls eyed
European stocks edged higher in early trade, recovering from big losses this week following a stabilisation in Chinese markets, as investors looked to the release of key US jobs data.
German industrial production unexpectedly drops; trade surplus narrows
Industrial production in Germany fell 0. 3% in November from a 0. 5% gain in October, according to data released by Destatis.
French factory output bounces back in November
French industrial production unexpectedly slumped in November, weighed down by a large drop in output in the energy and mining sector, but the quarterly rates of change gave some economists a reason to be optimistic.
Vectura Group completes clinical trial, reveals US partner
Vectura Group made a big step forward in the development of two of its products on Friday, VR315 and VR506, with the completion of a US clinical trial and the disclosure of its US development partner.
Paysafe sees full year ahead of market expectations
Online payment solutions provider Paysafe said on Friday that it expects 2015 revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to be ahead of market expectations.
Spire Healthcare reiterates 2015 guidance
Private hospital group Spire Healthcare reiterated its guidance for 2015 on Friday and said it expects revenue for this year to grow.
CRH pleased with 2015 developments
CRH's development strategy continued apace in 2015, with a billion-euro disposal list and new investments worth eight billion.
London pre-open: Footsie to start day a tad higher but all eyes still on China
The UK's top flight index was being called to start the day higher by one point after Chinese state-controlled funds waded into the fray, purchasing equities, especially financial issues and those with large weightings in the indices.
Hammerson sells south Paris retail park for £116m, more disposals to come
Hammerson has signed a deal to sell the Villebon 2 retail park to a consortium of leading French institutional investors for €159m (£116m).
Friday newspaper round-up: SFO, FCA, EDF, food prices
British fraud prosecutors have asked for £21m in additional funding, including £15. 5m needed urgently. The Serious Fraud Office asked for extra money — the fourth such request in as many years — to cover the cost of blockbuster investigations. Robert Buckland, the solicitor-general, told parliament on Thursday the SFO was seeking approval for the £15. 5m for “significant investigations and the settlement of material liabilities”. – Financial Times.