

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed a winning week on the front foot, while the DAX 40 hit a new best level, as fears of a US rate increase faded.


(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Friday.


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Investec Prefers PageGroup Over Hays


(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin Lagonda: Goldman Sachs downgrades to neutral with a target price of 520p.


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Morgan Stanley Downgrades Rolls-Royce


Hammerson Sells St Oswald's Retail Park For GBP54 Million


(Sharecast News) - Hammerson said it had sold the St Oswald's Retail Park in Gloucester, to a local authority for £54m.


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks Ease Off As Trade Optimism Fades


(Sharecast News) - London's second-tier was 0.48% lower at 20,198.20 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with John Wood Group leading the index lower.


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE Listless As BT Weighs; UK Politics In Focus