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FTSE 100 movers: Imperial Brands smokes higher on e-cigs report; miners slump
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% to 7,106. 91 in afternoon trade on Friday, with miners under the cosh as the greenback rallied.
Uni Michigan consumer sentiment index ticks lower in November
US consumer sentiment deteriorated less than expected in November, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan.
Provident Financial's consumer credit division gets FCA authorisation
Doorstep lender Provident Financial said on Friday that its consumer credit division - Home Credit and the Satsuma business - have been fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower after hawkish Fed; Yelp tumbles on results
US stocks looked set for losses at the open on Friday as investors mulled over a hawkish post-meeting statement from the Federal Reserve, with energy shares likely to come under pressure as Brent crude slipped below $70 a barrel.
London midday: Miners lead the decline as Brexit worries dent sterling
London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with miners and oil companies under the cosh as investors digested a hawkish Federal Reserve policy statement, while sterling slipped amid fading Brexit deal hopes.
Flowgroup calls in administrators
Energy firm Flowgroup has called in administrators, having been unable to reach a final agreement with its creditors about the settlement of sums owed.
Structural and regulatory challenges ahead for AA, says Credit Suisse
Structural and regulatory challenges lie ahead for the AA, Credit Suisse said on Friday, as it downgraded the insurer and roadside assistance company to 'neutral' from 'underperform' and slashed the target price to 70p from 110p.
SSE and npower merger delayed as they renegotiate terms
SSE was on the back foot on Friday after the energy firm said its merger with npower will be delayed as the two parties renegotiate terms following the government's introduction of a price cap.
AO World to buy Mobile Phones Direct in £32.5m deal
Online electrical goods retailer AO World has conditionally agreed to buy UK-based online-only mobile phones retailer Mobile Phones Direct in a cash and share deal worth £32. 5m.
London open: Resources stocks lead slide after hawkish Fed
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors digested a hawkish policy statement from the Federal Reserve, with miners and oil companies under the cosh.
Sorrell's S4 Capital confirms it's in talks about possible acquisitions
Former WPP boss Martin Sorrell's new advertising company S4 Capital confirmed on Friday that, "as it often is", the group is in discussions with the owners of several digital marketing services businesses about a possible acquisition.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of GDP data
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and eyed some key UK data releases.