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Tesco gets regulatory approval for sale of Polish business
Tesco has received approval from the Polish Competition Authoritiy for the sale of its business there.
Johnson and Johnson 'confident' it can hit EU vaccine supply target for Q2
Johnson&Johnson is "confident" in its ability to meet its commitments to deliver 55. 0m doses to the European Union in the second quarter.
Tesla in negotiations with Tata Power to build EV charging infrastructure
Tesla is in talks with India's Tata Power to begin a partnership to set up EV charging infrastructure in the country, CNBC reported on Friday.
BofA hikes target for Rolls Royce, says focus now on free cash flow
Analysts at Bank of America hiked their target price for shares of Rolls Royce from 55. 0p to 80. 0p in anticipation of stronger than previously expected free cash flow generation in 2022.
US pre-open: Futures mixed after Biden signs off on $1.9trn stimulus package
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Friday after President Joe Biden signed a $1. 9trn Covid-19 relief package into law overnight.
AstraZeneca reportedly cuts EU Q1 vaccine supply target to 30m
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca cut its supply forecast of Covid-19 vaccine to the European Union in the first quarter to about 30m doses.
Grab in talks with Spac over $40bn listing - report
Grab Holdings is in talks with a blank-cheque company about a US stock market listing that could value the ride hailing and delivery business at $40bn (£29bn), according to reports.
London midday: Stocks maintain mild losses as investors mull GDP
London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading.
Novavax Covid-19 vaccine more effective than previously thought
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Novavax demonstrated a higher efficacy than previously estimated against the mild, moderate and severe symptoms that the illness can bring on, final analysis of the late-stage trial conducted in the UK showed.
Europe midday: Stoxx lower as ECB bond action fails to stir buyers
European shares extended losses at midday as the European Central Bank's own bond-buying plans failed to inspire investors.
Europe open: Shares lower as bond yields rise again
European shares opened the final session of the week lower as rising bond yields overnight took some of the momentum out of a positive week.
Getech raises £6.25m for products and partnerships
Energy sector data and software company Getech has raised £6. 25m, it announced on Friday, to invest in its products and develop its partnerships.
Eurozone industrial production beats expectations
Eurozone industrial production rose faster than expected in January led by France and Italy, suggesting manufacturing will have another solid quarter.
O2 Arena to install wind turbines to generate clean electricity
The O2 Arena is planning to install mini wind turbines to generate its own clean electricity in partnership with startup Alpha 311.
Berenberg hikes price target on WPP
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on advertising firm WPP from 885. 0p to 925. 0p on Friday, stating there were "few surprises" in its actual full-year results.
Berkeley says profit on track to match year before
Berkeley Group said it was on track for annual profit similar to the year before after "robust" trading but it was cautious about putting new developments on the market.
EU court grants extension to Symphony's bioplastics action
Sustainable plastics technology company Symphony Environmental Technologies said on Friday that the General Court of the European Union has granted an extension of time for each defendant to file their defences in its legal action against the Commission, Parliament and Council of the EU.
Regulator to probe Deloitte's audits of Lookers
The UK accounting regulator has launched an investigation into Deloitte's audits of Lookers, the car dealership chain that suffered an accounting fraud.
Canaccord Genuity raises target price on James Fisher
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on oilfield services firm James Fisher from 1,200. 0p to 1,375. 0p on Friday following the group's full-year results a day earlier.
Asia report: Most markets higher after Biden signs stimulus package
Most stock markets in Asia finished in positive territory on the final trading day of the week, taking their cues from Wall Street, where the S&P 500 hit a fresh record high overnight as tech plays rebounded.