Market Pulse
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher after volatile Thursday
US stock futures pointed to gains at the open on Wall Street on Friday following another volatile session the day before, which saw equity markets stage a late recovery.
Hydrodec takes operational control of North American ops
Cleantech industrial oil re-refining group Hydrodec said on Friday that it has taken operational control of its North American operations.
Europe open: Shares start in upbeat mood after Wall St rally
December's roller-coaster ride for equities continued on Friday as European shares opened higher after another day of volatility on Wall Street.
London open: Stocks rise on upbeat Wall St cues
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a late recovery on Wall Street.
Xaar warns on 2018 revenue as final three months disappoint
Cambridge-based Xaar, which supplies industrial inkjet printheads, warned on Friday that revenue for 2018 will be below the previous year as trading in the three months to December has continued to be below its expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after late Wall St recovery
London stocks were set for a firm open on Friday, taking their cue from Wall Street, where equities erased early losses to end in the green.
Friday newspaper round-up: Energy price hikes, house prices, Three
This year has proved the worst ever for the number of price rises energy suppliers have inflicted on consumers. Energy firms announced a total of 57 price increases in 2018 compared with 15 last year, according to new analysis. Some of the challenger firms upped tariffs as many as three times across the year and several of the big six that dominate the market raised them twice. Altogether, an average of £74 was added to annual dual fuel bills. – Guardian.