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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 14. 46 points, or 0. 17%, closing at 8,646. 79 on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish lower amid massive Heathrow disruption
London stocks ended lower on Friday, pressured by weak airline performance amid an all-day closure at Heathrow Airport, as well as disappointing public finance figures.
Angle completes assay development projects
Angle announced on Friday the successful completion of assay development projects for AstraZeneca and Eisai, further expanding its portfolio of liquid biopsy solutions and strengthening its position as a partner to the pharmaceutical industry in oncology drug development.
Caledonia Mining full-year results delayed to end of March
Caledonia Mining said on Friday that the publication of its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December would be delayed due to an accounting query raised by its auditors regarding the treatment of deferred tax dating back to 2019.
Power Metal shares jump on latest exploration update
Power Metal Resources said on Friday that recent geophysical surveys and fieldwork at the Reitenbach Uranium Property in Saskatchewan had identified multiple promising targets, particularly in the northeastern portion of the site.
Volvere flags 73pc rise in full-year profits
Volvere said in an update on Friday that it expects to report a 73% increase in group profit after tax to £4. 78m for the year ended 31 December, driven by improved trading at its main operating subsidiary, Shire Foods, and increased finance income from cash deposits.
Helium One reports first-half operational progress
Helium One reported interim results for the six months ended 31 December on Friday, highlighting operational progress in both Tanzania and the United States, alongside a period-end net cash balance of just over $10m.
Zinc Media to make £0.4m payout to The Edge vendors
Zinc Media Group announced on Friday that it will make a £0. 4m earnout payment to the vendors of The Edge Picture Co following the subsidiary’s strong trading performance and the achievement of earnings targets set out in the original acquisition terms.
Time Out opens first Asia market in Osaka
Time Out Group announced the opening of its first food and cultural market in Asia on Friday, with the launch of Time Out Market Osaka, its 11th site globally and fifth operated under a management agreement.
OPG Power to end year as expected, CFO steps down
OPG Power Ventures said in a trading update on Friday that it expects EBITDA for the year ending 31 March to be in line with market expectations, supported by continued stable operational performance and a strong deleveraging effort.
Asia report: Hong Kong leads losses on mixed day for region
Asia-Pacific markets ended Friday on a mixed note, with Hong Kong shares sharply lower as investors remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty about the US economic outlook.
Petrofac delays results as it progresses restructuring plan
Petrofac said in an update on Friday that a UK court has approved the proposed creditor class composition for its financial restructuring plan, allowing it to proceed with creditor meetings.
Ukraine suspends VAT refunds on two Ferrexpo subsidiaries
Ferrexpo said on Friday that Ukrainian tax authorities have suspended VAT refunds for January totalling UAH 512. 9m ($12. 5m) for two of its subsidiaries, citing sanctions imposed on major shareholder Kostiantyn Zhevago.
Ceres Power revenue surges on record order intake
Ceres Power reported a 132% increase in revenue to £51. 9m for the year ended 31 December on Friday, supported by record order intake of £112. 8m following new partnerships in Asia.
Heathrow closed all day by fire, Wetherspoon reinstates interim dividend
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open three points lower on Friday, having closed down 0. 05% on Thursday at 8,701. 99.