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European Commission opens investigation into Siemens's proposed merger with Alstom
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Siemens' proposed acquisition of Alstom.
JP Morgan beats analysts' forecasts with second quarter numbers
JP Morgan Chase beat analysts' forecasts for both top and bottom line growth in the second quarter, buoyed by bumper growth in its investment and commercial banking units.
Citi reports drop in second quarter revenues from fixed income
US lender Citigroup managed to beat analysts' forecasts for second quarter earnings, despite falling short of its own guidance for the firm's sales from trading.
US open: Wall Street's focus switches to bank earnings
Wall Street saw some mixed-to-positive trading at the bell on Friday as market participants turned their attention to bank earnings.
US consumer sentiment dips in July amid trade war woes
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in July amid trade war concerns, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat to slightly higher as investors eye bank earnings
US stocks looked set for a flat to slightly higher open on Friday as market participants turned their attention to bank earnings.
Trump's 2nd day starts with furore over attack on May's Brexit plan
US President Donald Trump started the second day of his tour to the UK amid the usual controversy after he attacked Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans, suggesting they would sink any future free trade deal with the US.
Asia report: Most markets higher as trade concerns subside
Most markets in Asia finished higher on Friday, piling on to the gains seen on Thursday and following a solid technology-led session on Wall Street overnight.
Akastor sees solid revenue growth in second quarter
Akastor posted its second quarter results on Friday, reporting revenue of NOK 873m, with growth of 25% from the previous year’s continuing operations, which saw revenue of NOK 1. 153bn, though that was inclusive of AKOFS Offshore.
Demand for digital Domino's ordering drives growth at DP Eurasia
DP Eurasia updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 30 June on Friday, reporting continued top-line growth amid “strong” digital engagement.