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Lookers trading picks up after first-half loss
Lookers said it performed better in the second half than a year earlier, largely offsetting a loss suffered during the first Covid-19 lockdown.
France and Spain beat GDP forecasts in fourth quarter
France and Spain's economies beat expectations in the fourth quarter, suggesting eurozone will produce a positive surprise with many countries under strict Covid-19 restrictions.
Pelatro wins contract with unnamed Asian telco
Software outfit Pelatro said on Friday that it has been chosen by an Asian telco for its campaign management operations.
CVS Group sales grow despite Covid-19 crisis
Veterinary service provider CVS Group reported “strong” first half financial performance on Friday, with total sales growing by 9. 4% to £245. 6m.
Barclays downgrades Trainline after late 2020 bounce
Barclays downgraded its stance on shares of Trainline on Friday to ‘underweight’ from ‘equalweight’ and trimmed the price target to 360p from 365p after a late bounce in 2020.
YouGov trading in line at end of first half
Research and data analytics company YouGov updated the market on its first half on Friday, reporting that trading was anticipated to be in line with the board's expectations for the current financial year.
Restore activity levels continue improving in second half
Document management, commercial relocation and technology recycling company Restore updated the market on its trading in 2020 on Friday, reporting that the improvement in customer activity levels had continued and accelerated during the second half.
Next Fifteen trading above expectations in fourth quarter
Next Fifteen Communications said on Friday that trading in the final quarter of its financial year had been strong, and ahead of management expectations.
Novacyt FY revenues surge on demand for Covid-19 products
Clinical diagnostics firm Novacyt said on Friday that full-year revenues had surged in 2020, driven by the continued successful global commercialisation of its Covid-19 product portfolio.
Boohoo in exclusive talks to buy three Arcadia brands
Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo confirmed on Friday that it is in exclusive discussions with administrators about the acquisition of three Arcadia brands.
Airtel Africa turns out decent third quarter performance
Airtel Africa said on Friday that its reported revenue in the first nine months of the financial year was ahead 13. 8% at $2. 87bn (£2. 09bn), with third quarter reported revenue growth at 19. 5%.
London open: Stocks drop on vaccine rollout woes; Reddit frenzy in focus
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as worries about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and Reddit-fuelled market chaos knocked sentiment.
IQGeo scores 'large contract' with Canadian telco
Software and services firm IQGeo has secured "a large contract" with an unnamed Canadian telecoms network operator.
Dr Martens valued at £3.7bn after strong demand for IPO
Dr Martens will be valued at £3. 7bn when the shoe company floats after high demand from investors for its shares.
Polymetal beats FY production forecasts, warns of higher costs
Precious metals miner Polymetal beat full-year production forecasts on Friday but cautioned that costs in the new year would be higher than previously expected as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
CLS buys three German office buildings for €89.7m
Real estate firm CLS Holdings said it had bought three office buildings in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Hamburg for €89. 7m million from Commodus Real Estate.
Avon Rubber confident as pandemic boosts demand
Avon Rubber said it was confident about meeting expectations for annual results as the company reported strong demand from military customers and for respiratory products during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sirius Real Estate hails ‘strong’ rent collection
Sirius Real Estate hailed "strong" rent and service charge collection on Friday despite the pandemic.
Paragon Bank lending volumes fall as Covid lockdowns stall house sales
Specialist lender Paragon Bank reported a fall in first quarter lending volumes as Covid-19 lockdowns stalled house sales, but said it expected a pickup as buyers rushed to complete purchases ahead of the end of the stamp duty holiday in March.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on downbeat Asian cues
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia.