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RBC Capital starts Paragon at 'sector perform'
RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Paragon Banking Group at 'sector perform' with a 500p price target on Friday, noting that buy-to-let growth is still strong and Paragon is the only lender with an expanding margin.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but Just Eat slumps on Uber/Deliveroo reports
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 6% to 7,484. 12 in afternoon trade on Friday as the pound took a tumble after PM Theresa May said Brexit talks with the EU have hit an "impasse".
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted after record session
US stocks looked set for a muted open on Friday following a record session the day before on the back of strength in the technology sector and easing worries about the US-China trade conflict.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as sterling slides on no-deal jitters
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as sterling slid on jitters about a no-deal Brexit, while a strong performance from the mining sector also provided a boost.
Moss Bros swings to loss, warns over FY profit
Moss Bros pinned the blame on the World Cup and the hot weather on Friday as it said it swung to a loss in the first half and warned that full-year operating profit will be "materially" lower than current market expectations of £2. 3m.
Eurozone business growth eases in September - IHS Markit
Business growth in the eurozone eased in September as trade war concerns and political uncertainty hit exports, according to preliminary data released on Friday.
Carr's buys animal health products maker Animax for up to £8.5m
Agricultural and engineering group Carr's has announced the acquisition of Suffolk-based animal health products maker Animax for up to £8. 5m in cash.
London open: Stocks rise on strong US cues; Just Eat tumbles
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a record session on Wall Street as the dollar weakened and worries about the trade conflict between the US and China eased.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US and Asian cues as trade worries ease
London stocks looked set for a positive open on Friday, taking their cue from upbeat sessions in the US and Asia after the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 hit all-time highs a day earlier.