World markets
| Shanghai | 2,275.67 | -26.74 (-1.16%) |
| S&P 500 | 1,655.35 | -13.81 (-0.83%) |
| Nikkei 225 | 14,483.98 | -1,143.28 (-7.32%) |
| Hang Seng Index | 22,669.68 | -591.40 (-2.54%) |
| TSEC | 8,237.83 | -161.01 (-1.92%) |
| EURO STOXX 50 | 2,772.75 | -62.26 (-2.20%) |
| CAC 40 | 3,961.40 | -89.71 (-2.21%) |
| S&P TSX | 12,752.50 | +10.07 (0.08%) |
| S&P/ASX 200 | 5,062.40 | -103.00 (-1.99%) |
| BSE Sensex | 19,674.33 | -387.91 (-1.93%) |
| KOSPI | 1,969.19 | -24.64 (-1.24%) |
UK GDP: concerns about underlying economy as 0.3pc growth confirmed
The updated figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that the UK's dominant services sector, which accounts for three quarters of national output, drove the recovery - growing 0.6pc over the three months.
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Top stories
If you invested in the Japanese stock market at the start of the year, you would be 40% richer. You're probably thinking about whether it's time to take your money out.
China's manufacturing is contracting in May for the first time in seven months, adding to signs that economic growth is losing steam for a second quarter.
Flybe has announced the sale of all its take-off and landing slots at London Gatwick airport to Easyjet for �20m. The sale is part of a cost-cutting programme for the airline.
Ford Australia chief executive Bob Graziano made the announcement on Thursday as he revealed losses of A$141m (�91m) after tax in the last financial year and A$600m over the last five years.
Faced with challenging conditions in Europe and the US, the world's second largest brewer, SAB Miller, has been looking for growth in alternative markets.
Trends
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| OCDO | Ocado Group PLC | -2.18% | 1,612.46M |
| MRW | Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc | -0.99% | 6,501.20M |
Sector summary
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| Basic Materials | -2.65% |
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| Capital Goods | -2.13% |
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| Conglomerates | -2.55% |
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| Cons. Cyclical | -2.52% |
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| Cons. Non-Cyclical | -0.96% |
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| Energy | -1.14% |
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| Financial | -2.94% |
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| Healthcare | -1.60% |
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| Services | -1.62% |
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| Technology | -3.49% |
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| Transportation | -1.49% |
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| Utilities | -0.63% |
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