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Eurozone inflation falls back unexpectedly
Eurozone inflation in March retreated more than expected, according to data published on Friday, after a prolonged period of rising prices.
Condor Gold says work underway on 10,000m drilling programme at La India Project
Condor Gold said work is now underway on a 10,000m drilling programme for 2017 at the La India Project in Nicaragua, with a view to resource expansion and identification of new resources.
Connemara adds five new prospecting licences in Irish Midlands
Connemara Mining announced the acquisition of five new prospecting licences in County Laois, in the Irish Midlands on Friday.
Next nearing end of the line on credit, Credit Suisse cautions
Analysts at Credit Suisse sounded a very cautious note on Next's trading over the medium-term, flagging to clients the rapid decline seen in the retailer's core profitability even as the outlook for its non-core units worsened.
Eland Oil & Gas says Opuama-3 outputs 330,000bbl since January
West Africa-focused Eland Oil & Gas said following the re-start of output in January the OML 40 has now produced more than 330,000 barrels of oil, from the Opuama-3 well only.
Ortac Resources increases stake in Casa Mining to 23pc
Exploration and mine development company Ortac Resources updated on its investment in Casa Mining, a private company registered in Mauritius that holds prospective gold mining and exploration licences in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Friday.
Trump's former security adviser Flynn offers to testify on Russia claims
Michael Flynn, the national security adviser ousted by Donald Trump earlier this year after only weeks in the position, has offered to testify on claims of Russian interference in the US presidential election in exchange for immunity.
Lekoil receives $15m loan from Shell
Shares in Lekoil gained on Friday after the oil and gas explorer revealed that it has agreed to an advance payment facility with Royal Dutch Shell for a $15m loan to fund development at the Otakikpo site in Nigeria.
Kefi Minerals' shares fall after quarterly operational update
Kefi Minerals' shares fell more than 9% after it issued a quarterly operational update, saying its £5. 62m fundraising in the period ensured it stayed on track by supporting the working capital needed to fund activities for the next 12 months.
Shawbrook shares surge again as backers return with formal bid
Shawbrook Group has rejected a formal £842. 4m takeover offer from existing private equity backer Pollen Street Capital and its bid partner BC Partners.
US pre-open: Stocks to trade slightly higher, dollar expected to drop
US futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wall Street following the publication of strong economic data in the previous session, although the dollar is expected to weaken due to concerns about the Trump administration.
EU rejects parallel talks on Brexit, trade deal with UK
Parallel talks on Britain's exit from the European Union and creating a new trade deal "will not happen", EU President Donald Tusk said on Friday in a firm rejection of UK Prime Minister Theresa May's demands.
Cenkos notes encouraging pipeline as FY profit, revenue and dividend fall
Shares in specialist securities firm Cenkos fell less than 2% after it reported falls in full-year pre-tax profit, revenue and dividend, but noted an encouraging pipeline.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Markets in Asia were mixed on the last day of March, with investors looking towards a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida next week, as well as waiting with bated breath for news on his trade policy.
Altona reduces H1 loss, updates on PELA 666 application in South Australia
Shares in Altona are up more than 4% after reducing its first-half loss and also confirming its application for a petroleum exploration licence (PELA 666) is under consideration by the South Australian Government.
GDP growth stays unchanged for fourth quarter of 2016
UK gross domestic product for the last quarter of 2016 was confirmed at 0. 7%, disappointing some economists after recent upgrades to production and manufacturing data.
Autins results to be weighted to second half, says chairman
Investors in acoustic and thermal automotive insulation supplier Autins Group were gathering in Birmingham on Friday for the company’s annual general meeting.
EU 27 Brexit negotiating strategy - full text
European Council chairman Donald Tusk, representing the European Union's remaining 27 member states, on Friday published the draft plan for negotiating Brexit.
The artist formerly known as Shanks trading well as Renewi
International waste-to-product company Renewi updated the market on its trading for the year ending 31 March on Friday, ahead of its preliminary results which would be announced on 25 May.
Stellar Diamonds narrows loss as it focuses on Tongo-Tonguma
West Africa-focussed diamond development company Stellar Diamonds announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 31 December on Friday, after signing a heads of terms with Octea Mining for the proposed Tongo-Tonguma tribute mining agreement in February.