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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 73. 66 points, or 0. 9%, closing at 8,213. 49 on Friday.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls come in weaker
London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
Tekmar sells Subsea Innovation in £1.9m deal
Tekmar Group announced the sale of Subsea Innovation (SIL) to Unique Group on Friday, through its subsidiary Unique System UK, for a total cash consideration of £1. 9m.
Polarean gets new polariser order from Cincinnati Children's
Polarean Imaging announced a new polariser order to replace the research polariser at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on Friday.
Europa Oil to decline any North Sea licence offer
Europa Oil & Gas said in an update on Friday that it received communication from the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regarding its application for a licence as part of the 33rd UK Offshore Licensing Round.
Physiomics lowers forecasts amid contract delays
Therapeutics and medicine-focussed mathematical modelling and data science company Physiomics said in an update on Friday that, despite a robust pipeline of potential new business, it had experienced delays in signing several large contracts.
Duke Capital invests another £4m in BPVA Ireland
Duke Capital announced a follow-on investment of £4m into its existing capital partner, BPVA Ireland, on Friday.
Time Out opens its eighth market in Porto
Media and hospitality company Time Out Group announced the opening of Time Out Market Porto in Portugal on Friday.
Prospex Energy reports progress at Selva Malvezzi
Prospex Energy updated the market on the Selva Malvezzi production concession in Italy on Friday, following a first-quarter activity report from Po Valley Energy (PVE).
Asia report: Stocks mixed as yen strengthens further
Hong Kong emerged as a frontrunner in the Asia-Pacific markets on Friday, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street.
CMA set for deeper probe of Pennon's SES acquisition
Pennon Group worked to assure the market that its acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water (SES Water) would avoid a deeper competition probe on Friday, telling shareholders that it planned to offer “appropriate undertakings” to regulators.
Triple Point to sell part of portfolio after shareholder consultation
Triple Point Social Housing announced plans to sell part of its portfolio on Friday, following shareholder consultations.
Pollen Street announces positive first quarter
Pollen Street Group announced positive results in the quarter ended 31 March on Friday, highlighting significant fundraising success across both its private credit and private eEquity strategies.
Warpaint London raises £31.5m in upsized placing
Warpaint London concluded an upsized placing of seven million shares on Friday, raising £31. 5m in a bid to broaden its shareholder base and position it for future growth.
Mondi earnings in line as market conditions improve
Paper and packaging company Mondi reported improved market conditions in its first quarter on Friday, resulting in stronger order books and increased sales volumes across a range of paper grades compared to the prior quarter.
Trainline revenue tops expectations, Mondi sales volumes rise
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Friday, having closed up 0. 63% on Thursday at 8,172. 15.
London close: Stocks rise on back of well-received earnings
London’s stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.
Lords Group extends £95m lending facility
Building materials distributor Lords Group announced an extension to its current £95m lending facilities on Thursday.
Personal Group sustains momentum through first quarter
Personal Group said in an update on Thursday that it had sustained positive momentum throughout the first quarter of the year, driven by enhancements in leadership and streamlined operational processes.
LifeSafe shares jump on new deal with Trinity
Fire technology company LifeSafe announced a significant agreement with Trinity Fire & Security Systems on Thursday, involving the supply of LifeSafe's latest line of fire extinguishers filled with multi-purpose fluid, specifically designed to combat various types of fires including lithium-ion battery fires.