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B90 shares tumble after Thursday surge
Online gambling marketing company B90 responded to a recent rise in its share price on Friday, confirming that there was not any price-sensitive information remaining undisclosed.
AEX Gold reports high level of support for Nalunaq deferment
AEX Gold updated the market on its development plan review and shareholder consultation on Friday, reporting a “high level” of support from the latter.
Falcon Oil outlines 2021 work programme for Beetaloo
Falcon Oil & Gas announced plans for its 2021 work programme in the Beetaloo sub-basin of Australia’s Northern Territory on Friday, which would include the resumption of clean-up operations and the start of an extended production test at Kyalla 117.
Berenberg lowers target price on John Wood
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on oil field services provider John Wood from 400. 0p to 360. 0p on Friday but stated the company still appeared to be moving "in the right direction".
Metal Tiger invests $0.75m in Gabon-focussed Armada
Metal Tiger has agreed to invest $0. 75m (£0. 54m) in the Mauritius-domiciled company Armada Exploration, it announced on Friday, which owns 100% of Armada Exploration Gabon.
Asia report: Markets fall, BoJ moves away from stock purchasing
Most markets in Asia closed in negative territory on the last trading day of the week, as the Bank of Japan signalled a move away from its massive monetary stimulus policy, and after a selloff stateside overnight.
Wetherspoons swings to heavy loss as Covid curbs bite
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon swung to a heavy half-year loss as it felt the impact of Covid restrictions which saw its venues shuttered.
SDX Energy FY EBITDA grows on improved revenues
Oil and gas company SDX Energy said on Friday that it had continued to grow throughout 2020 despite challenges and disruptions stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bank of Japan drops huge stock purchasing target, holds rates
Japan’s central bank signalled its move away from its huge monetary stimulus policy on Friday, dropping its massive annual target for stock purchases.
Marlowe raises £100m in placing to fund acquisitions
Business systems and software company Marlowe said on Friday that it has raised around £100m in a placing as it looks to "capitalise on acquisition opportunities".
Taylor Wimpey and Countryside ordered to scrap unfair leases
The UK's competition watchdog has ordered Taylor Wimpey and Countryside to tear up onerous ground rent terms that have left many leaseholders trapped in their homes.
Asda seeks new CEO as Roger Burnley signals departure
Asda is looking for a new boss after Roger Burnley said he would leave the supermarket chain in 2022 following its £6. 8bn takeover by a private equity firm and the Issa brothers.
Johnson Service 'primed' for lockdown easing after weaker 2020
Johnson Service Group reported total revenue for 2020 of £229. 8m on Friday, falling from £350. 6m year-on-year.
PCF Group taps Caroline Richardson for CFO
Consumer lending company PCF Group said on Friday that it had chosen Caroline Richardson to take over from Nick Price as the company's chief financial officer.
Barclays starts share buyback of up to £700m
Barclays announced the start of share buyback programme on Friday, to purchase up to a maximum of £700m of shares.
Europe open: Shares fall as France lockdowns deters investors
European stocks gave up most of the week's gains at the opening on Friday as fresh regional lockdowns in France hit investor sentiment.
Ten Lifestyle interim revenues impacted by subdued demand for core services
Concierge platform Ten Lifestyle Group said on Friday that interim net revenues were expected to be roughly £17. 4m amid subdued demand for core dining, travel and live entertainment services due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
London open: Stocks fall amid rising bond yields, Covid worries
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from weak sessions in the US and Asia, amid concerns about rising bond yields and new Covid restrictions in France.
Investec warns of FY profit slump amid pandemic
Wealth management firm Investec warned on Friday that full-year profits had plummeted amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
NatWest to buy £1.1bn of its shares from UK Treasury
NatWest is spending £1. 1bn to buy almost 5% of its shares from the UK Treasury, which became the bank's majority shareholder during the financial crisis.