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FTSE 100 movers: Anglo rallies on Reuters report; IHG slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 8,209. 34 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Accrol agrees to final offer of £130.8m from Navigator Paper
Tissue maker Accrol Group said on Friday that it has agreed to be taken over by Navigator Paper after it made an improved and final offer that values the company at £130. 8m.
TGI Fridays owner Hostmore narrows FY losses
TGI Fridays owner Hostmore said on Friday that it had reduced its annual losses in a "transitional" year.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Anglo rallies; payrolls eyed
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with Anglo American leading the advance amid the prospect of a potential bidding war, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Asda refinances £3.2bn of debt
Asda said on Friday that it has successfully refinanced more than £3. 2bn of its debt, pushing out the majority of its maturities into the next decade.
UK service sector output grows at fastest pace since May 2023
UK service sector output grew in April at its fastest pace since May 2023, according to a survey released on Friday.
Jefferies downgrades AJ Bell after share price rally
Jefferies downgraded its stance on AJ Bell on Friday to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ after a circa 30% rally in the shares this year.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of non-farm payrolls
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid sessions in Asia and on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Glencore said to be studying approach for Anglo American
Glencore is reportedly studying an approach for Anglo American, a development that could spark a bidding war.
Future appoints ITV Studios’ Sharjeel Suleman as CFO
Media group Future said on Friday that it has appointed Sharjeel Suleman as chief financial officer.
London pre-open; Stocks seen up as investors eye payrolls
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Friday newspaper round-up: Paramount Global, Apple, Coutts
Paramount Global’s share price soared on Thursday following a report that Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management had made a $26bn offer for the troubled media giant. According to the Wall Street Journal, the offer was made on Wednesday by Sony’s chief executive, Tony Vinciquerra, and Aaron Sobel, a partner at Apollo. Paramount’s shares rose 12% on the news. – Guardian.