Loungers seeks AIM flotation to help fund future development
Restaurant operator Loungers is looking to float its shares on London's junior market later in the month in order to position the group for the next stage of its development.
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UK house prices drop less than expected in March – Halifax
UK house prices dropped less than expected in March, according to the latest figures from lender Halifax.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of non-farm payrolls
London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday ahead of the release of the US non-farm payrolls report and as investors mulled the outcome of the latest round of trade talks in Washington.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of non-farm payrolls
London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Friday ahead of the release of the US non-farm payrolls report and as investors mulled the outcome of the latest round of Sino-US talks.
Small caps round-up
Tools and equipment hire company HSS Hire reported a narrowing of its full-year pre-tax losses on Thursday amid cost cuts and revenue growth.
Friday preview: US jobs report, trade talks in focus
The spotlight at the end of the week will be firmly on the US jobs report for the month of March.
London close: FTSE leaks lower as Lords chuck spanner in Brexit works
London's equity markets paused for a weather break on Thursday, with ex-dividend stocks taking their toll as investors eyed more trade talks between the US and China and Brexit progress in parliament was hampered by a leaking roof and Lords-a-leaping.
Director dealings: On the Beach chairman ups stake
On The Beach Group chairman Richard Pennycook purchased 38,333 ordinary shares in the London-listed online travel retailer on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks drop as ex-divs weigh; Saga tumbles on profit warning
London's equity markets remained in the red at midday on Thursday, with ex-dividend stocks taking their toll as investors eyed more trade talks between the US and China and any further Brexit-related developments.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch US-China talks
Stocks in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors closed their wallets and watched for news from ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China.