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Faceless Pro-Brexit campaign targeting MPs via Facebook, says committee
An anonymous campaign to oppose Prime Minister Theresa May's Chequers Brexit deal has been operating on Facebook for 10 months, a parliamentary committee said on Saturday.
Europe close: Stocks come off lows as Italian debt rallies
European shares managed to finish the session well-off their earlier lows, boosted by a rally in Italian government bonds, even as market participants eyed the US open to see if a bounce on Wall Street would "stick" and as the most up-to-date data underscored that investors in Italian government debt have been rushing to the exit.
London close: Shares finish week on a mixed note despite buoyant data
London's main stockmarket gauges finished the week on a mixed note, although the Footsie did outperform its European peers as investors digested the latest borrowing figures and economic growth data out China.
Sector movers: Industrials and travel on the slide
A hodgepodge of sectors was lifted on the rising tide on Friday as investors bought the dip following recent losses, while several industrial related sectors and travel companies were noticeable on the downside.
Broker tips: Inmarsat, IP Group
JPMorgan Cazenove took a fresh look at Inmarsat ahead of the satellite operator's third-quarter results on 8 November, where it expected "robust" financials but is beginning to get worried about stiffer maritime competition.
Berenberg initiates IP Group at 'buy'
Berenberg initiated coverage on intellectual property-based business developer IP Group on Friday, saying that it now believes the group's portfolio was the "most mature" it had been in its eighteen-year history.
Director dealings: Persimmon chairman ups stake
Persimmon chairman Roger Devlin purchased 12,575 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100 resident on Friday.
Russia courting Exxon with new projects while US sanctions loom
The Russian government and Exxon Mobil have begun discussions over new oil and gas projects according to reports on Friday, potentially complicating future US sanctions against the Kremlin.
US open: Stocks open stronger on anniversary of 1987 crash
On the 31st anniversary of the 1987 stock-market crash, Wall Street trading began on a positive note as a rebound in Chinese equity benchmarks relieved some concerns regarding dwindling global growth, despite Beijing reporting the nation's softest rate of economic expansion in nearly a decade.
Italian bonds rally as EU's Moscovici calls for dialogue
Italian bonds are rallying at the end of the week after the European Union's economy chief, Pierre Moscovici, called for a calm dialogue with Rome.
Petrofac consortium awarded clean fuels contract by Thai Oil
A consortium led by oilfield services provider Petrofac has been awarded a $4bn contract as part of Thai Oil's Clean Fuels Project on the East coast of Thailand.
UK plastic recycling industry accused of fraud and corruption
The UK plastics recycling industry is under investigation for fraud and corruption, with the Environment Agency accusing companies of abusing the exports system and of leaving waste to leak into rivers and oceans.
FTSE 250 movers: Travel firms fly lower, Intu buoyed by bid
London's mid cap index was down 0. 70% at 18,828. 74 on Friday, as travel firms stumbled.
Salt Lake Potash shares halted on ASX pending CEO change
Salt Lake Potash has told the market that trading in its shares had been halted on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as of Friday.
Kibo Energy submits formal tender document in Tanzania
Multi-asset, Africa focused energy company Kibo Energy has submitted its formal tender qualification document to the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO) for the Mbeya coal -to-power project, it announced on Friday.
AstraZeneca gets positive opinion for COPD treatment
AstraZeneca received a thumbs-up from European regulators about its metered-dose inhaler to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher as losses in Italian bonds reverse
European shares are coming off their intra-day lows with market participants eyeing the US open to see if a bounce on Wall Street "sticks", even as the most up-to-date data underscores that investors in Italian government debt have been rushing to the exit.
US existing home sales miss forecasts in September
America's residential real estate markets continued to cool in September with activity slowing to a three-year low on the back of higher interest rates on mortgages.
Creo Medical leads endoscopy training course in Kent
Medical device company Creo Medical Group announced on Friday that the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (QEQM Hospital), part of the East Kent University Hospitals Foundation Trust, had entered into the second day of a two-day endoscopy training course for more than 40 UK clinicians, which would include live demonstrations and training on Creo's ‘Speedboat’ device and ‘CROMA’ advanced energy platform.