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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 109. 41 points, or 1. 31%, closing at 8,248. 84 on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish mixed ahead of Budget next week
London markets closed with mixed results on Friday as caution weighed on investor sentiment, driven by concerns over weakening consumer confidence and the forthcoming Budget.
Prospex Energy announces restart of production at Viura
Prospex Energy announced on Friday that production has resumed at the Viura gas field, with revenues expected in November.
Power Metal inks deal to acquire stake in Oman copper block
Power Metal Resources announced on Friday that, alongside its subsidiary Power Arabia, it has formalised an agreement with Alara Resources and Awtad Copper to acquire a 12. 5% stake in Oman’s Block 8 copper concession.
Petro Matad starts oil production at Heron-1 well
Petro Matad announced the start of oil production at its Heron-1 well on Friday, in the Block XX production sharing contract area in eastern Mongolia.
Griffin Mining reports mixed production results in third quarter
Griffin Mining reported a mixed third-quarter production performance on Friday, having mined 337,547 tonnes of ore, down from 363,406 tonnes last year, while processed ore increased to 396,778 tonnes from 367,024 tonnes.
Sanofi beats expectations with bumper third-quarter earnings
Sanofi reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Friday, driven by early vaccine sales and robust performance from its anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.
Eni expands share buybacks after better-than-expected third quarter
Italian energy major Eni announced an increase to its 2024 share buyback programme on Friday, after stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits driven by higher production and strategic portfolio improvements.
Galileo Resources subsidiary awarded Zambia copper licence
Galileo Resources announced on Friday that Statunga Investments, in which it holds a 75% stake, has been awarded an additional small-scale mining licence for the Luansobe copper project in Zambia.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of Japan's general election
Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed picture on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of Japan's general election, set to take place over the weekend.
Thames Water secures £3bn loan to see it through the next year
Thames Water secured a critical £3bn loan on Friday, to sustain operations through to October next year.
Kooth refutes reports of slow uptake for its mental health service
Kooth issued a statement addressing recent share price movement on Friday, following an article on 24 October that it said contained outdated information on its California operations.
Learning Technologies extends takeover talks with General Atlantic
Learning Technologies Group announced an extension of the ‘put up or shut up’ (PUSU) deadline in its ongoing discussions with General Atlantic on Friday, after the latter recently made a conditional approach to acquire it for 100p per share in cash.
FirstGroup buys Shropshire bus operator Lakeside
FirstGroup announced the acquisition of Lakeside Group on Friday, a bus and coach operator based in Shropshire and Cheshire.
NatWest raises full-year guidance, FirstGroup buys bus operator Lakeside
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open eight points higher on Friday, having closed up 0. 13% on Thursday at 8,269. 38.