The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Friday.
The FTSE was almost flat as Jeremy Hunt is expected to reiterate his ambition to eradicate the national insurance tax in a speech on Friday.
(Reuters) -London stocks fell on Friday, tracking weakness in global markets after U.S. Federal Reserve officials indicated interest rates may stay high for longer, while GSK slipped after selling is remaining stake in consumer healthcare firm Haleon. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slid 0.3% and was also set to snap three weeks of gains. The midcap FTSE 250 index was also down 0.3%.