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Airtel Money shares fall in London market debut
The share price of Airtel Money fell on its first day of conditional trading in London with the initial public offering of Airtel Africa's mobile financial services business off to a subdued start.
SSP sees lower FY profit on weaker NAmerican passenger numbers
Airport and rail food outlet operator said it expected full-year operating profit to be slightly lower than expectations due to weaker passenger numbers in North America during the summer.
Motorpoint delivers sharp H1 profit growth on higher volumes, record metal margins
Automotive retailer Motorpoint said on Friday that trading had strengthened in the first half, with strategic investments in technology and new store growth driving a sharp improvement in profitability.
Telecoms stocks sink on SpaceX push to become major US wireless carrier
Telecom stocks on both sides of the Pond fell sharply on Friday after SpaceX moved a step closer to turning its Starlink division into a US nationwide wireless carrier.
SIG CFO Simon Kesterton to succeed Pim Vervaat as chief executive
SIG said on Friday that chief financial officer Simon Kesterton will succeed Pim Vervaat as chief executive with effect from 1 May 2027.
Hargreaves Services awarded engineering contract at Sizewell C
AIM-listed Hargreaves Services said on Friday it has been selected for a two-year engineering project at the £5bn Sizewell C nuclear power project on the Suffolk coast.
DCC Energy to sell technology division to One Equity Partners
DCC Energy has agreed to sell its technology division, Nexora, to funds managed by One Equity Partners in a deal valuing the business at $725m on a cash‑ and debt‑free basis.
Oxford Metrics cuts profit outlook, announces acquisition and £3m buyback
Oxford Metrics slashed its full-year profit and revenue forecasts on Friday following weaker-than-expected trading, as it announced a bolt-on acquisition to expand its motion capture capabilities, along with a new £3m share buyback programme.
Friday preview: Delta Air Lines results in focus
Friday sees the release of quarterly results from Delta Air Lines in the US, along with the preliminary Michigan consumer sentiment index for October.
Asos hackers accessed more customer details than first thought
More customer information than first thought was accessed in the Asos cyber attack that came to light earlier this week, after hackers gained access to an employee account by impersonating a trusted contact.
Rightmove surges on Betaville takeover speculation
Rightmove surged on Thursday after markets blog Betaville suggested the property portal was the subject of takeover speculation.
Samsung Electronics guides to huge surge in Q3 profits
Samsung Electronics on Thursday guided to a near-ninefold increase in operating profits in the third quarter, with the predicted quarterly total more than double what the memory chipmaker earned in 2025 – though numbers still came up short of analysts' projections.
Next 15 first-half results in line as profits, revenue dip
Shares of Next 15 slid on Thursday after it reported a dip in first-half profit and revenue, albeit in line with expectations.
Tesco lifts lower end of guidance as interim earnings jump 6.5%, shares spark
UK supermarket chain Tesco on Thursday lifted the lower end of annual guidance and its share buyback programme after interim profits jumped 6. 5% to £1. 78bn, sending shares in the firm more than 6% higher in a weak London market.
Deloitte fined £6m over failures in Go-Ahead audits
Deloitte has been fined £6. 05m by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for failings in its audits of transport group Go-Ahead, including failing to challenge the wrongful retention of more than £30m of taxpayers' money.
Bunzl buys nursing home products distributor Blueleaf
Distribution and services group Bunzl said on Thursday that it has bought Blueleaf, a UK distributor of care and nursing home products, for an undisclosed sum.
Unite Group shares fall as property valuations weaken in Q3
Shares in student accommodation group Unite slipped on Thursday after the company reiterated full-year earnings guidance but reported lower property valuations.
Grafton's Ian Tyler to step down as chairman
Building materials company Grafton announced on Thursday that chairman Ian Tyler will step down from the board after informing directors he intends to leave the role due to other commitments.
Vodafone lifts annual cost-savings target for UK unit
Vodafone lifted its annual cost-savings target for VodafoneThree on Thursday, as it hailed "strong" progress against its cost targets.
ORR blocks FirstGroup's West Coast expansion plans over capacity and delay risks
Public transport operator Firstgroup said on Thursday that the Office of Rail and Road had rejected proposals for new West Coast main line services, citing capacity constraints and the risk of worsening delays for passengers.