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Friday preview: EU council summit conclusion, SThree and Trinity Mirror updates
The conclusion of the EU Council summit will be the main focus for markets on Friday, with no FTSE 350 companies expected to report results.
BT to benefit from catalysts in new year - UBS
BT Group shares could benefit from a series of potential catalysts in coming months, believes UBS, including good news on its pension deficit and about its Openreach arm.
UK retail sales flatter to deceive thanks to Black Friday effect
UK retail sales increased much more than expected last month due to a statistical anomaly caused by Black Friday.
Ocado's sales growth hit by lack of delivery drivers
Ocado reported slightly slower sales growth in the fourth quarter as a lack of delivery drivers put the brakes on capacity, though previous falls in the online grocer's average basket size were arrested.
Vesuvius cuts interest payments with new US bond issue
Vesuvius has raised €100m in a private US bond placing to pay off other, higher-coupon debt.
Capita reveals extra profit impairments and gloomy outlook
Capita said a number of extra restructuring and one off accounting charges will hit full year numbers, while a subdued market for public sector outsourcing contracts led to a fairly gloomy outlook.
CMA fines Berendsen for cleanroom laundry competition pact
UK competition regulators have slapped a £1. 7m fine on Berendsen and a rival laundry company after finding them guilty of collusion.
Australian regulator plans to block BP's Woolworths acquisition
Australia's competition regulator has warned that it is likely to block BP's proposed acquisition of Woolworths’ retail fuel business.