FTSE 100 closes in positive territory, bolstered by weak pound
Footsie closed over 20 points higher at 7,348, benefitting as usual from the weaker pound.
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easyJet PLC
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EasyJet is engaged in the provision of a low-cost airline service on short-haul and medium-haul point-to-point routes principally within Europe.
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EasyJet shares surge as full year profits fall but revenue outlook upbeat
Shares in EasyJet flew higher as the airline said revenue trends at the start of the new financial year have been "encouraging"
FTSE 100 closes slightly higher as European stocks end in positive territory despite German political uncertainty
The FTSE 100 managed to turn away from earlier losses to edge slightly higher at the close
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EasyJet to report lower full year profits amid tough competition and higher costs
The day ahead includes full year results from EasyJet and a trading update from Kingfisher
FTSE 100 closes slightly higher, boosted by builders and a stronger pound on the back of political uncertainty in Germany
London's blue-chip benchmark turned positive, as housebuilders all saw gains on expectations of a favourable budget from Chancellor Philip Hammond
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Week ahead: UK Budget, EasyJet, Kingfisher, Mothercare, William Hill, United Utilities
The week ahead centres on the Autumn Budget but also sees updates from EasyJet, William Hill, Kingfisher, United Utilities, Mothercare and Fuller Smith & Turner
FTSE 100 closes higher as pound firms; Shire top riser
The latest ONS data showed that retail sales grew 0.3% in October - ahead of the 0.1% economists had expected - which has boosted the blue chip retailers
Avation signs lease transition for Airbus A320-200 aircraft to easyJet from Air Berlin
The aircraft leasing company's executive chairman, Jeff Chatfield said: “Avation does not expect any financial impairment, material loss nor gain associated with the transition of the aircraft from Air Berlin to easyJet"
EasyJet shares take off as it agrees to buy assets from insolvent Air Berlin
EasyJet will take over Air Berlin's landing slots and leases for up to 25 A320 aircraft at Berlin Tegel Airport
Stobart Group hikes dividend as profits surge after sale of Eddie Stobart stake
Group underlying profits totalled £122.2mln (H1 16/17: £16.2mln) in the six months ended August 31 on revenues which almost doubled to £124.6mln (H1 16/17: £65.3mln).
Wizz Air applies for UK licence ahead of Brexit amid fears flights between UK and EU could stop
Wizz Air shares wizzed higher after announcing plans to set up a UK subsidiary to ensure it can still operate flights in the nation after Brexit
Easyjet among seven firms interested in parts of failed Italian carrier Alitalia
easyJet confirmed it has submitted an expression of interest in Alitalia, but like the majority of the other bidders – Alitalia says there are seven in total – it only wants “certain assets"
Profit warning weighs on Renold; Digital Barriers, Ironveld fall
A look at some the biggest risers and fallers in London today
FTSE 100 closes at record high bolstered by weak pound on Brexit talks 'stalemate'
In a joint news conference held later in the day, Barnier admitted that some progress had been achieved on citizens' rights and Ireland's common travel area