Market Report
STM warns on profits over 'uncollectable' policy fees
Financial services company STM Group warned investors that full-year profits would be hampered by "uncollectable policy fees" and softer-than-expected new business wins in one of its insurance divisions.
Intu Properties agrees trio of disposals for £25m
A day after revealing that a consortium led by its deputy chairman had pulled its £2. 9bn takeover offer for the shopping centre owner, Intu Properties announced a trio of property disposals for £25. 3m.
Christmas gift from train operators: a 3.1pc fare increase
Domestic travellers were met with their annual Christmas gift from rail operators on Friday - confirmation that fares will rise by 3. 1% in the new year.
EU Supply inks license agreement with Danish Government
Software provider EU Supply has strengthened its position in Denmark on the back of a new contract that will see the AIM-listed firm license its complete tender management platform to the Danish Ministry of Taxation.
Goldman downgrades Sage as risk/reward more balanced
Sage was under pressure on Friday as Goldman Sachs downgraded its stance on the software company to 'neutral' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 670p from 780p, arguing that the risk/reward is now more balanced following estimate resets and a more realistic revised outlook.
Chinese manufacturing growth stalls in November
China's manufacturing sector stalled in November for the first time in two years, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of G20 meeting as miners retreat
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as miners retreated on the back of disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures, with traders cautious ahead of the G20 meeting.
House prices tick higher in November - Nationwide
House prices ticked higher in November, according to the latest survey from Nationwide.
St. Modwen bonds redeemed ahead of 2019 maturity
St. Modwen Properties confirmed the redemption of its £80. 0m 6. 25% fixed rate bonds due 2019, ahead of their final maturity next year on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of G20 meeting
London stocks were set for a muted start on Friday, with traders likely to be cautious ahead of the G20 meeting.
Babcock wins £100m contract in Canada, Shire treatment cleared for Europe launch
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points lower on Friday, having closed up 0. 49% at 7,038. 95 on Thursday.
US close: Stocks lower as FOMC suggests more rate hikes likely
US markets finished as they started on Thursday, in the red, following strong gains during the previous session on the back of a seemingly dovish speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.