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FTSE 250 movers: Petrofac gushes higher on bid spec; Just Eat dented by downgrade
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 1% to 19,832. 80 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Sky rallies but United Utilities hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,387. 95 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat amid Russia developments; Abercrombie rallies
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Friday as investors continued to mull developments regarding Russia’s involvement in the US presidential election.
London midday: Stocks eke gains as pound slips on Brexit angst; Carillion tanks
London stocks had managed to eke out small gains by midday on Friday, reversing an earlier drop as the pound slipped back on renewed Brexit angst.
Carillion tumbles as it warns on profits again, says it will breach covenants
Carillion warned on Friday that full-year profits will be “materially lower” than current market expectations and that it now expects to breach its covenants.
Deutsche Bank downgrades Just Eat on valuation
Shares in Just Eat fell on Friday as Deutsche Bank cut the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’, keeping the target price at 830p.
London open: Stocks edge down as pound ticks up; Carillion tumbles on warning
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as the pound ticked up amid a much quieter corporate calendar.
Ferrexpo secures $195m revolving credit facility
Ferrexpo has signed a new secured three year revolving credit facility of $195m that will be used for general corporate purposes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; Carillion warns on profits
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday despite a positive close on Wall Street.
Friday newspaper round-up: 21st Century Fox, Black Friday, driverless cars
Cable and media giant Comcast has reportedly approached 21st Century Fox about a possible acquisition, a move that comes after Disney was also reported to be circling Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. 21st Century Fox’s share price shot up in after-hours trading following the news on Thursday, first reported by CNBC. It is unclear whether the cablecompany is exploring a purchase of all or part of Fox, which owns Hollywood studios 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight as well as the Fox news and sports channels.