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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 43. 1 points, or 0. 52%, closing at 8,229. 99 on Friday.
London close: Stocks slip after week of global rate decisions
London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a mix of declining consumer confidence and recent central bank rate decisions.
GENinCode enters collaboration with US Family Heart Foundation
GENinCode announced a collaboration with the Family Heart Foundation, UT Southwestern, and other partners on Friday, to implement its LIPID inCode genetic test for diagnosing familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in primary and secondary care settings across the United States.
Catenai reports higher revenue, narrower loss in first half
Catenai, a provider of digital media and technology solutions, reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the first half on Friday.
Steppe Cement swings to first-half loss
Steppe Cement reported a 7% decrease in first-half revenue on Friday, to $34. 4m, compared to $36. 9m in the same period last year.
CleanTech announces delay to planned ASX listing
CleanTech Lithium, a company focused on developing lithium projects in Chile, announced a delay in its planned listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Friday, due to procedural issues.
Zinnwald reports first-half progress at lithium project
Zinnwald Lithium reported significant advancements in its lithium development project in Germany in its interim results on Friday.
Concurrent Technologies refreshes brand identity
Concurrent Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of advanced computing products for high-performance markets, announced the launch of a new website and an updated corporate branding on Friday.
Biome Technologies reports fall in revenue, profit
Biome Technologies reported a significant drop in first-half revenue and profit on Friday, with group revenue falling to £2. 3m from £3. 6m in the first half of 2023, while gross profit decreased to £0. 8m from £1. 1m.
SDX Energy renegotiating facility agreement with Aleph Finance
SDX Energy announced on Friday that it is renegotiating the terms of its recently-signed new facility agreement with Aleph Finance.
Asia report: Markets rise as Japan, China central banks hold rates
Asian markets ended the trading week on a positive note, with Japan’s Nikkei leading gains after a strong performance on Wall Street.
Primorus increases investment in Australian firm Fresho
Primorus Investments announced an additional investment in Fresho on Friday, acquiring 1,254,469 preference shares at a price of AUD 1. 15 (59p) per share.
Iofina posts record first-half revenue but profits fall
Iodine production specialist Iofina announced record first-half revenue on Friday, of $26m, a 7% increase compared to the same period last year, although its profits fell.
Investec flags stable first-half performance
Investec Group projected a stable financial performance for the first half in an update on Friday, despite economic uncertainties earlier in the year.
Investec flags positive first-half performance, UK consumer confidence falls
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 50 points lower on Friday, having closed up 0. 91% on Thursday at 8,328. 72.