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Agronomics invests another $10m in Liberation Labs
Cellular agriculture investor Agronomics announced a significant investment of $10m in its portfolio company Liberation Labs on Friday, as part of a broader $12. 5m financing round, with existing investor Siddhi Capital also participating.
Steppe Cement reports lower production, revenue in first quarter
Steppe Cement said in an update on Friday that in the first quarter of 2024, it sold 175,383 tonnes of cement, generating KZT 3. 78bn (£6. 69m) in revenue.
Red Rock reports progress in Burkina Faso, DRC
Natural resources developer Red Rock Resources updated the market on two key areas on Friday, being the ongoing arbitration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) related to the VUP copper-cobalt joint venture, and developments regarding its gold assets in Burkina Faso.
Beeks Financial Cloud inks service partnership with STT
Beeks Financial Cloud announced a strategic collaboration with Securities & Trading Technology (STT) on Friday, which it described as a reputable entity specialising in trading, clearing, and surveillance technology.
Chamberlin chairman, finance director announce resignations
Specialist castings and engineering group Chamberlin announced significant changes to its board on Friday, with non-executive chairman Keith Butler-Wheelhouse retiring from the board with immediate effect after 12 years of service.
Berenberg slightly raises target price on The Gym Group
Analysts at Berenberg slightly raised their target price on The Gym Group from 115. 0p to 121. 0p on Friday, stating the firm's new growth plan could very well deliver gains.
Experian to buy Illion for up to AUD820m
Credit data firm Experian has agreed to buy Illion, one of the leading consumer and commercial credit bureaus in Australia and New Zealand, for up to AUD820m (£427. 2m).
Asia report: Stocks fall across region on interest rate concerns
Asia-Pacific markets saw a downturn on Friday, largely influenced by apprehensions spurred by comments from US Federal Reserve officials overnight, hinting at a possible delay in interest rate cuts.
Body Shop administrators plotting CVA - report
Administrators to The Body Shop are reportedly drawing up plans to launch a further restructuring process in a bid to salvage a future for the well-known high street brand.
UK construction sector returns to growth in March
The UK construction sector returned to growth in March, according to a survey released on Friday.
Eurozone retail sales fell more than expected in February
Retail sales in the eurozone fell by more than expected in February, according to figures released on Friday by Eurostat.
Majestic rescues Vagabond Wines from administration, saves 170 jobs
Wine retailer Majestic has bought struggling wine bar chain Vagabond Wines, safeguarding 170 jobs and saving nine of its 12 bars from closure.
Eurozone construction PMI drops to 42.4 in March
Hamburg Commercial Bank's Eurozone construction purchasing managers index dropped to 42. 4 in March, down from a reading of 42. 9 in February.
Ceva offer for Wincanton lapses as board goes for GXO bid
Wincanton confirmed on Friday morning that Ceva Bidco's increased and final bid to acquire Wincanton had lapsed.
German factory orders rise 0.2% in February
German factory orders rose by 0. 2% month-on-month in February, according to the Federal Statistical Office, missing estimates for a 0. 8% jump but recovering from January's revised 11. 4% tumble - the steepest fall since April 2020.
Europe open: Stoxx 600 down 1% as jitters set in ahead of US jobs report
European stocks dropped sharply on Friday morning as after a sell-off on Wall Street the previous session, with investors showing concern about the likelihood of interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks slump on hawkish Fed comments; payrolls eyed
London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from heavy losses on Wall Street, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials.
AstraZeneca announces positive lung cancer treatment trial results
AstraZeneca announced positive high-level results from a phase three trial demonstrating significant advancements in the treatment of limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) on Friday.
Alliance Pharma to delay release of 2023 results
Shares in Alliance Pharma slipped on Friday after the healthcare company said that its full-year results would be delayed.
OSB Group appoints Victoria Hyde as CFO
OSB Group said on Friday that it has appointed Victoria Hyde as its new chief financial officer and executive director with effect from 10 May.