DAILY BRIEFING: Merlin on track for 'good profit growth' after bumper Halloween

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The stand-off, ahead of an Opec meeting today, makes a deal to limit supply look unlikely – sending crude prices lower. Shipments were halted last month after sacked workers, claiming they are owed £2.8million in unpaid benefits, seized 1,400 ounces of gold. EMOJI JOY IG Design Group said its emoji-themed stationery featuring text message characters drove sales and profit in its first half. SLOW DOWN Car dealer Motorpoint suffered disappointing half-year performance after Brexit uncertainty slammed the brakes on profits growth. But profits for the year to September 30 fell to £99.1million from £467.3million due to a slower rise in property value than during the previous 12 months.

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