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Corero Network Security names Andrew Miller as interim CFO
Cybersecurity firm Corero Network Security has tapped Andrew Miller to take over as interim chief financial officer.
Westminster Group secures mass entry screening contract
Security company Westminster Group has been awarded a contract to provide a mass entry screening solution to "a significant theatre and exhibition complex" in the North of England.
Europe open: Stocks rise ahead of US payrolls
European stocks edged up in early trade on Friday as investors awaited the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of payrolls; housebuilders slump
London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Bitcoin stuck at $20,000, pressured by Saylor, the Fed and Mt. Gox
Bitcoin is desperately trying to hold the $20,000 level this week, but its resistance is coming under severe pressure as central banks, especially the U. S. Federal Reserve (Fed), are determined to fight inflation by tightening monetary policy. Other factors are causing a risk-averse reaction among investors, including the imminent liquidation of the 135,000 BTC stuck in the failed crypto-broker Mt. Gox and the tax fraud indictment against MicroStrategy co-founder and one of Bitcoin's largest owners, Michael Saylor.
Cornerstone FS to acquire Pangea FX
International payment services provider Cornerstone FS has agreed to acquire FX and treasury consultancy Pangea FX in a deal worth up to £200,000.
Shell CEO van Beurden to step down next year - report
Shell has reportedly shortlisted four candidates to succeed chief executive Ben van Beurden, who is preparing to step down next year after nearly a decade at the helm of the energy firm.
Alliance Pharma appeals competition disqualification order
Healthcare group Alliance Pharma has launched an appeal against a competition disqualification order levelled against a total of seven directors by the Competition and Markets Authority.
CMA clears NortonLifeLock’s acquisition of Avast
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared NortonLifeLock’s acquisition of Avast.
Euromoney 'unanimously recommends' shareholders accept takeover offer
Business and financial information company Euromoney Institutional Investor has recommended shareholders accept Becketts Bidco's 1,461. 0p per share cash takeover offer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier amid recession worries, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Ashmore AUM fall, Ryanair traffic levels rise in August
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 28. 8 points higher ahead of the bell on Friday after closing out the previous session 1. 86% lower at 12,630. 23.
Friday newspaper round-up: Selfridges, EG Group, Credit Suisse
The Treasury is working on a menu of options to counter Britain’s cost of living crisis in readiness for an emergency mini-budget due to take place within two weeks if Liz Truss replaces Boris Johnson as prime minister. With opinion polls and bookmakers’ odds showing Truss the clear favourite to move into 10 Downing Street next week, officials are drawing up plans that would allow the new government to move quickly over bills and longer-term reforms of the energy market.
Ashmore FY AuM slip amid widespread risk aversion
Asset manager Ashmore Group said on Friday that assets under management and earnings slipped in the twelve months ended 30 June as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and inflationary concerns led to widespread risk aversion.
US close: Dow kicks off September with positive finish
Wall Street stocks were mixed at the close on Thursday, with the Dow reversing its earlier losses after the major US indices wrapped up August in the red.