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US pre-open: Slow start expected, but Arm to rise again
US stock markets were expected to take a breather on Friday after strong gains made the previous session.
Sunrise reports positive findings of US cement market study
Sunrise Resources released the findings of a comprehensive market study in collaboration with Cement Distribution Consultants of Amsterdam on Friday.
EPE Special Opportunities confident despite tough environment
EPE Special Opportunities reported challenges in its interim report on Friday amid an unfavourable macroeconomic environment.
Capital Metals optimistic despite Sri Lanka licence scandal as FY losses shrink
Shares in Capital Metals (CMET) rose on Friday after the mineral sands group managed to reduce full-year losses despite an "extremely challenging" period for the company as it continues to battle ongoing licence issues in Sri Lanka.
Power Metal upbeat on Tati soil sampling results
Power Metal Resources announced the results of its geochemical soil sampling at the Tati Gold Project near Francistown, Botswana, on Friday.
Powerhouse Energy granted patent for waste treatment tech
Powerhouse Energy, the energy tech group that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy, has been granted a patent for a new method of treating waste material.
Webis agrees £1.15m convertible note deal with Galloway
Gambling technology firm Webis has settled an arrangement with Galloway, it announced on Friday, to issue £1. 15m in convertible loan notes.
Quartix Technologies announces acquisition of Konetik
Subscription-based vehicle tracking specialist Quartix Technologies announced the acquisition of Konetik Deutschland on Friday.
Beacon Energy raises £4.3m in share placing
Shares in Beacon Energy dropped on Friday after the Germany-focused oil and gas group raised £4. 3m in an oversubscribed fundraising to support its the development of a well in its Erfelden oilfield.
H&M disappoints with 'flattish' third-quarter sales
Shares in H&M Group came under pressure on Friday, after the Swedish retailer posted lacklustre quarterly sales.
Bitcoin rises to $26,500, boosted by ECB and macro data
The cryptoassets market is remaining strong. Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its climb in the last 24 hours and is above $26,500, while Ethereum (ETH) also showed signs of strength and is consolidating at $1,600.
Asia report: Most markets rise on wave of China data
Asia-Pacific stock markets enjoyed a positive session on Friday, propelled by better-than-expected economic figures from China for August.
Goldman upgrades Great Portland, Derwent London
Goldman Sachs upgraded its stance on Great Portland Estates and Derwent London on Friday.
Trifast appoints ex-Essentra manager as new CEO
Industrial components manufacturer Trifast has announced it has finally found a new chief executive after a six-month search.
Rockfire Resources raises funds for "transformational" $20m deal
AIM-listed miner Rockfire Resources has announced a massive fundraising as it looks to take over two companies, Emirates Gold and Emperesse Bullion, as part of a reverse takeover.
Supermarket Income Reit overhauls debt financing
Investment trust Supermarket Income Reit said on Friday that it has undertaken a major debt refinancing.
Whitbread ‘preferred pick’ in leisure sector, says Barclays
Barclays said on Friday that Premier Inn owner Whitbread is its "preferred pick" in the leisure sector.
Eagle Eye Solutions chair to step down
Tech company Eagle Eye Solutions has announced that its long-standing chair will step down later this year.
Europe open: Shares continue rally on China data, ARM debut
European shares continued their rally at the open on Friday, driven by better-than-expected data from China.
London open: Stocks rise on encouraging Chinese data
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese data.