Market Pulse
US employment costs steady in the third quarter
The cost of employment in the US was steady in the third quarter of 2016.
US consumer confidence slips in October
Consumer confidence in the US fell back to its levels of last September and of September 2014, with one in five persons anticipating an economic downturn sometime over the next five years.
Imperial Innovations to change name to 'Touchstone'
Imperial Innovations Group announced on Friday that at its annual general meeting on 21 November, it will be seeking shareholder approval to change the name of the company to Touchstone Innovations.
FTSE 250 movers: Elementis surges; Berendsen drops on downgrade
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% to 17,621. 05 in afternoon trade.
Noida Toll Bridge appeals decision barring toll collection
Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd announced on Friday it has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of India against the judgement of the High Court of Allahabad, in the case of the Federation of Noida Resident Welfare Associations vs NTBCL.
US Q3 GDP accelerates even as final demand slows
Economic growth in the States accelerated more than expected in the third quarter as foreign trade and inventory accumulation made up for a slowdown in households´ spending and in business investment.
Apple releases new MacBook Pro with hefty UK price rise
US tech giant Apple has unveiled the latest version of its Macbook Pro laptops, and UK users are set to suffer as the company bumps up the price of products in line with the deprecation of the pound.
Orogen confirms it now holds 80% of Georaid
Gold exploration company Orogen Gold announced on Friday that it has now received its shares in Georaid CJSC following successful completion of the $2. 5m earn-in as announced on 31 August.
Walker Greenbank gets further insurance payment for factory flooding
AIM-listed luxury interior furnishings group Walker Greenbank has received a further interim insurance payment of £2. 025m following last year's flood at its fabric printing factory in Lancaster, Standfast & Barracks.
Belfast court rejects two Brexit legal challenges
The pound slumped against the dollar after a Northern Ireland High Court rejected two legal challenges against Brexit on Friday.
Independent Oil & Gas buys licences in Southern North Sea for £5m
AIM-listed Independent Oil & Gas has bought the shares of Oyster Petroleum, a subsidiary of Vereus Petroleum, which holds licences in the Southern North Sea for about £5m.
Pence campaign plane skids off runway at LaGuardia airport
Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence was on a campaign flight which skidded off a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport on Thursday as it landed in torrential rain.
ANZ warns of AUD 360m charge ahead of full-year results
Major Asia Pacific bank Australia and New Zealand Banking Group warned of a AUD 360m charge on its full-year results on Friday, sending shockwaves through the Australasian banking sector.
Northamber's full year losses widen
Northamber’s full year losses widened on higher administration costs as the AIM-listed IT distributor said it was "cautious" post Brexit.
Europe midday: Stocks mostly lower amid earnings; US data eyed
European stocks were mostly lower on Friday following some disappointing corporate releases, as investors eyed the first release of US growth figures for the third quarter.
Rise in inflation hits consumer confidence in October, says GfK
Rising inflation due to a weak pound and concerns about Brexit have taken their toll on consumer morale in Britain, a survey said on Friday.
London midday: Stocks fall on growing Brexit fears
UK equities dipped on Friday as worries about Brexit grew after data showed a decline in consumer confidence and after two legal challenges on the EU referendum were rejected.
Maven eyeing up challenges in Brexit, regulatory changes
Maven Income & Growth announced its unaudited interim management report for the six months to 31 August on Friday, with a net asset value total return of 137. 33p per share at period end, compared to 135. 16p at 29 February.
BNN Technology begins process to list on Nasdaq
Chinese content and services company BNN Technology announced on Friday it has begun the process to list on the US Nasdaq stock exchange.
Distil's revenue rises as it plots US expansion
AIM-listed Distil’s half year revenue rose as the drinks owner invested in marketing and recruitment, while it plans to expand in the US.