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Google board allegedly covered-up sexual misconduct
Alphabet directors were accused on Thursday of providing big severance packages to executives in order to help cover up their sexual misconduct.
Dixons Carphone offers 'solid and realistic' strategy, thinks HSBC
Dixons Carphone management have outlined what looks a "solid and realistic" strategy, HSBC said but analysts still lowered their target price on the electronics retailer.
NAHL tumbles as increased competition sparks profit warning
NAHL Group, the company behind the National Accident Helpline, saw its shares plummet on Friday after the company issued a profit warning amid heightened competitor activity.
BofA-ML sees Brent at $70 in 2019, but says global recession could result in $35
There are risks, but analysts at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch on Friday reiterated their forecast for an average price of Brent crude oil in 2019 of $70 a barrel, pointing to a combination of potentially supportive factors, including a weaker US dollar, and the then current 'bearish' investor set-up.
Berkeley Energia refutes latest media reports on Salamanca
Berkeley Energia was once again forced to respond to Spanish media reports on Friday, which suggested potential approvals were on their way for the company’s Salamanca project.
Georgian Mining Corporation hopeful of government approval
Copper-gold exploration and development company Georgian Mining Corporation announced on Friday that the Georgian government resolution on its pending exploration permit was included in a cabinet meeting at the end of December.
RBC's London branch under full-blown investigation from FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has kicked-off a full-blown investigation into the Royal Bank of Canada’s UK branch after former employees complained over the treatment they received while working at the Canadian broker.
Europe midday: Investors mull recession risks in Germany and Italy
Stocks on the Continent are trading slightly lower, with gains for the single currency acting as a drag even as analysts mull the risk of technical recessions in Germany and Italy at the end of 2018.
Brexit date may be pushed back - report
Britain's exit from the European Union could be pushed back from the current 29 March deadline, according to a report on Friday.
AO World slows less than feared in 'solid' third-quarter
AO World said it is on track to meet expectations after revenue grew 8. 2% in the last three months of the year, driven by European growth and seasonal discounts.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge lower ahead of inflation data
US stocks looked set to edge lower at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest reading on inflation.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as sterling shoots up on Brexit delay hopes
London stocks had flattened out by midday on Friday, erasing earlier gains as sterling shot up on hopes of a Brexit delay, as investors mulled over a raft of data releases.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as sentiment remains buoyant
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Friday, after a solid finish on Wall Street overnight boosted investor sentiment across the Pacific in the last session of the week.
Fed's Clarida sounds very dovish note on policy outlook
The US central bank's second-in-charge sounded quite a 'dovish' note on Thursday evening, making the case for the central bank to offset slower growth overseas and "materially" tighter financial conditions if they are sustained.
Liberum chops target prices after retail updates
Liberum cut its target prices for several UK retail stocks on Friday following the release of Christmas trading updates this week.
Sopheon expects revenues to be 'comfortably in line' with upgraded guidance
Software provider Sopheon expects full-year revenues to be "comfortably in line" with upgraded market expectations after a solid fourth quarter performance.
Bidstack to meet expectations after 'good progress' since joining AIM
Bidstack Group stated on Friday that it expects to meet full-year market expectations, generating revenues in excess of £0. 3m after signing digital advertising contracts for nine new games.
Attraqt revenues 'marginally ahead' of expectations
Software-as-a-service provider Attraqt Group witnessed revenues move ahead in its last trading year.
Starcom EBITDA slides following delays to major order
Wireless tracking outfit Starcom expects full-year revenues to slightly exceed market expectations despite a delay in the delivery of a major order.