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Eurozone construction edged higher in August
Construction output in the eurozone inched higher in August but remained well below last year's levels, according to figures from Eurostat on Friday.
Rockhopper secures extensions to Falkland Islands licences
Rockhopper Exploration announced on Friday that the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) had agreed to extend all of its petroleum production licences in both the North and South Falkland Basins.
Fonix maintains expectations amid Irish regulatory uncertainty
Fonix updated the market on its operations in the Republic of Ireland on Friday, ahead of an expected regulatory change.
Iofina crystalline iodine production grows in Q3
Chemicals business Iofina said on Friday that it had produced 168. 9 metric tonnes of crystalline iodine from its six IOsorb plants in Western Oklahoma during Q3, up from 156. 9mt a year earlier.
Asia report: Most markets rise after China data dump
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region mostly rose on Friday, bolstered by a sharp rebound in Chinese stocks following stronger-than-expected GDP data.
Gore Street Energy Storage secures 12-year contract for Big Rock
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund announced on Friday that it has secured a 12-year fixed-price resource adequacy (RA) contract for its California-based asset, Big Rock, with Goldman Sachs subsidiary J Aron & Company.
Keywords Studios to acquire Certain Affinity
Video games industry company Keywords Studios has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based game development studio Certain Affinity.
Volvo foresees flat truck markets next year as Q3 results miss estimates
Swedish automaker Volvo said it is expected flat truck and construction equipment markets next year due to "some uncertainty" about the macroeconomic environment.
Boohoo launches strategic review as CEO steps down
The boss of Boohoo Group is to step down, the struggling retailer announced on Friday, as it posted a slump in half-year sales and launched a review of the business that could potentially see it broken up.
Future CEO Steinberg to step down next year, shares tumble
Future said on Friday that chief executive Jon Steinberg plans to step down from the board later next year to relocate back to the US with his family, sending shares in the media group tumbling.
Citi downgrades Bunzl to 'neutral' from 'buy'
Citi downgraded Bunzl on Friday to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ after a run-up in the shares, but kept its 3,700p price target.
Mothercare FY sales drop, announces new JV partnership
Retailer Mothercare said on Friday that it had struck a new joint venture with Indian firm Reliance as full-year sales dropped amid continued struggles with weak demand post-Covid.
Europe open: Markets mixed as investors digest ECB rate cut, China data
European stock markets opened mixed on Friday as investors continued to digest an interest-rate cut the previous day along with a barrage of economic data from China overnight.
London open: Stocks fall as China growth slows; UK retail sales in focus
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
China's economic growth slows in third quarter
China’s faltering economic growth slowed in the last quarter, official data released on Friday showed, although the slowdown was not as steep as feared.
Evoke returns to growth for first time in seven quarters
Gambling and gaming company Evoke has registered its first quarter of year-on-year growth for the first time since early 2022, helped by double-digit growth online in its core markets.
4imprint appoints new CFO designate
Promotional merchandise manufacturer 4imprint has appointed a chief financial officer designate to replace current CFO David Seekings who will retire from his role next year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China GDP; UK retail sales in focus
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, and as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
BAT moves closer to settling tobacco litigation in Canada
British American Tobacco has announced that it is nearing a potential settlement regarding outstanding tobacco litigation in Canada after a five-year-long legal process involving its subsidiary Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited (ITCAN).
UK retail sales beat expectations - ONS
UK retail sales ticked higher in September, beating expectations, as consumers splashed out on technology, official data showed on Friday.