Eurozone manufacturing growth climbs to six-year high
Euro area manufacturing activity is growing at its fastest rate in over six years, according to a survey published on Monday that showed activity improved slightly more than expected in June.
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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 finished the week 111.41 points lower to 7,312.72.
Chicago PMI shoots pasts forecasts in June
Manufacturing sector activity in the Chicago area picked up sharply in June.
Chinese authorities 'outraged' by US-Taiwan arms deal
Beijing has said it is 'outraged' by the decision of the US government to sign a $1.42bn arms deal with Taiwan.
Petro Matad clinches financing deal, prepares drilling campaign
Petro Matad, a company focused on oil exploration and the first Mongolian-owned firm to be listed on AIM, reported an improved cash position and that it had secured future financing.
Marine Le Pen charged in EU funding scandal
French National Front leader Marine Le Pen is being formally investigated over an ongoing European parliament funding scandal.
Economic activity in Chicago area unexpectedly improves
Economic activity in the Chicago area unexpectedly improved in June, according to data released on Friday.
N4's 'nuvec' has no systemic toxicity, study shows
Specialist pharmaceutical company N4 Pharma announced the latest research results for its 'nuvec' nanoparticles, which it was developing as a delivery system for DNA and mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Downgrades dent United Utilities, BP, Shell
London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% to 7,357.36 in afternoon trade as the pound fell back below $1.30 after the latest data from the Office for National Statistics confirmed that UK growth slowed significantly in the first quarter.
Broker tips: Greene King, UK water, Lonmin
Greene King slumped on Friday after JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded the stock to 'neutral' from 'overweight' and cut the price target to 750p from 810p as it pointed to the absence of a compelling catalyst to cause a bounce-back.