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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 21. 31 points, or 0. 26%, closing at 8,308. 61 on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls beat expectations
London’s stock markets closed on a mixed note on Friday, with investors reacting to a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report and corporate deal activity driving selective gains.
Syncona upbeat on interim trial results at Beacon Therapeutics
Syncona announced positive three-month interim results from the phase two ‘DAWN’ trial conducted by its portfolio company Beacon Therapeutics on Friday.
Shield Therapeutics secures $10m investment, announces RetailBook offer
Shield Therapeutics announced on Friday that it has secured a $10m investment from its largest shareholder, AOP Health International Management, through a subscription of 256. 4 million new shares at 3p per share.
Emmerson raises £0.85m to fund dispute with Moroccan government
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson announced on Friday that it has raised £0. 85m to fund its next move in its dispute with the Moroccan government.
Litigation Capital finance chief joins the board
Litigation Capital Management announced the appointment of chief financial officer David Collins to its board of directors on Friday, effective immediately.
Aptamer appoints three new members to scientific board
Aptamer Group announced the appointment of three new members to its scientific advisory board on Friday, as it advanced the commercialisation of its ‘Optimer’ binders for life sciences applications.
EnSilica wins $30m timing controller design and supply contract
EnSilica announced a contract for the design and supply of a precision timing controller ASIC on Friday, projected to generate over $30m in revenue over 10 years.
FirstGroup inks £500m train lease deal to bolster open-access operations
FirstGroup announced a £500m lease agreement with Angel Trains and Hitachi Rail for 14 new five-car class 80X high-speed trains on Friday, to support its open-access rail operations.
Mercia to invest another £4m in Netacea
Mercia Asset Management announced a £4m follow-on investment in Netacea Group, a specialist in AI-driven defense against bot attacks, on Friday.
Asia report: Markets mostly fall, China pops ahead of conference
Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Friday, with Chinese stocks leading gains ahead of an anticipated policy meeting, while other regional markets tracked Wall Street's overnight decline.
Rockfire Resources raises £0.66m in placing, proposes retail offer
Metals and critical minerals explorer Rockfire Resources has raised £0. 66m, it announced on Friday, to fund the development of its Molaoi project in Greece and support the company’s working capital requirements.
Berkeley Group profits fall as it lays out strategy
Berkeley Group reported a pre-tax profit of £275. 1m for the six months ended 31 October on Friday, a 7. 7% decline compared to the prior year.
Direct Line accepts improved takeover offer from Aviva, Berkeley pre-tax profits fall
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 15 points lower on Friday, having closed up 0. 16% on Thursday at 8,349. 38.