| | Stocks, dollar inch up ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech | | World stock markets and the dollar rose on Friday as investors looked to a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for clarification on whether the U.S. central bank remains on course to deliver another interest rate cut in next month. | | | | | Shares in Peppa Pig owner rise past Hasbro offer | | Peppa Pig-owner Entertainment One's shares rose more than 30% to a record high on Friday, surpassing the price agreed by the company's board with U.S. toy maker Hasbro Inc in a sign that investors see some chance of a counter offer. | | | | | Stock futures edge higher before Powell speech | | U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday as investors looked to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at a meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole for confirmation that the central bank will cut interest rates next month. | | | | | | | | Related Video | | | | | | | | | | | Make sense of the market with highlights of valuable financial information and reports along with compelling investment insights. Register Today | | | | | | The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today | | | | » » MORE NEWSLETTERS | | |