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The FTSE 100 ended the week down 71. 69 points, or 0. 87%, closing at 8,177. 15 on Friday.
Apple to expand iPhone satellite capability with £1.5bn commitment
Apple strengthened its partnership with satellite communications firm Globalstar, it was reported on Friday, by committing around $1. 5bn to expand iPhone satellite services, according to a recent securities filing.
London close: Stocks higher as US jobs report underwhelms
London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested an unexpectedly low US payrolls figure, as well as a range of UK economic releases.
Global Petroleum full-year losses narrow
Global Petroleum reported a loss after tax of $1. 04m in its final results on Friday, narrowing from $1. 28m year-on-year.
Kodal agrees transfer of Bougouni licence with Mali government
Kodal Minerals announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement with the government of Mali for the transfer of the Bougouni Lithium Project’s mining licence to its Malian subsidiary, Les Mines de Lithium de Bougouni (LMLB).
Hummingbird reports progress with financial restructuring
Hummingbird Resources updated the market on its financial restructuring efforts with primary lenders Coris and CIG on Friday, along with its largest shareholder Nioko Resources Corporation.
Challenger Energy finance chief steps down
Challenger Energy Group announced the resignation of chief financial officer Gagan Khurana on Friday, effective immediately, due to personal reasons.
Asia report: Most markets start November in the red
Asia-Pacific markets faced declines on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s recent downturn, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision and the imminent US elections.
Emmerson launches formal dispute with Moroccan government
Potash development company Emmerson announced on Friday that it has formally notified the Moroccan government of an investment dispute, citing breaches of the 1990 Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the UK and Morocco.
Ondine raising £8.5m to fund US clinical trial
Ondine Biomedical announced a proposed minimum £8. 5m fundraising through a placing and subscription of new shares on Friday, priced at 8. 5p each, to support the US phase three clinical trial of its nasal photodisinfection system, ‘Steriwave’.
CAP-XX raises £2.75m in oversubscribed placing
CAP-XX announced on Friday that it has successfully raised £2. 75m in an oversubscribed placing and subscription, ahead of expenses.
ECR Minerals enters exclusivity deal for potential sale of MGA
ECR Minerals announced on Friday that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement for the potential sale of its subsidiary Mercator Gold Australia (MGA), including around AUD 75m (£38. 14m) in tax losses.
Residential Secure Income changes asset management arrangements
Residential Secure Income announced changes to its asset management arrangements on Friday, following the launch of a new partnership between Gresham House and Thriving Investments.
Secure Trust Bank warns on profits amid vehicle finance difficulties
Secure Trust Bank reported continued growth in new business volumes and net lending in an update on Friday, although challenges in its vehicle finance segment led to a downgrade in its underlying profit expectations.
Minoan announces measures to reduce liabilities
Minoan Group announced further measures to reduce its liabilities and update its financing strategy on Friday.
Helical sells share in JJ Mack Building for £71.4m
Helical announced on Friday that it has completed the sale of its 50% interest in the JJ Mack Building, London EC1, to joint venture partner AshbyCapital for £71. 4m.
CMC Markets enters partnership with New Zealand's ASB
CMC Markets announced a strategic partnership with New Zealand bank ASB on Friday, marking a significant expansion into the Australia-New Zealand region.
CMC Markets inks NZ deal, retail footfall falls in October
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 16 points higher on Friday, having closed down 0. 61% on Thursday at 8,110. 10.