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Rightmove H1 revenue grows on continued demand for products
Online real estate portal operator Rightmove said on Friday that both revenue and operating profits had grown in the six months ended 30 June, driven by continued demand from agents and new home developers.
AstraZeneca gets positive feedback on possible Imfinzi indication
AstraZeneca's ‘Imfinzi’, or durvalumab, was recognised by the FDA's oncologic drugs advisory committee (ODAC) on Friday for its efficacy in treating resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), based on phase three trial results.
London open: FTSE gains as NatWest rallies after results
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results.
Metro Bank sells residential mortgages to NatWest
Metro Bank inked a deal to sell a portfolio of residential mortgages to NatWest Group.
Brighton Pier Group warns on profits, shares slide
The Brighton Pier Group warned on Friday that full-year EBITDA was set to be lower than previously expected due to poor weather.
Babcock profits rise amid uplift in global defence budgets
Babcock International posted a jump in full-year profit on Friday as it continued to be boosted by a "sustained uplift" in global defence budgets, with a strong performance in Nuclear, Land and Aviation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; NatWest in focus
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday despite mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled results from the likes of NatWest and IMI.
AstraZeneca gets positive feedback on Imfinzi indication, IMI reports half-year of growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 20 points higher on Friday, having closed up 0. 4% on Thursday at 8,186. 35.
Friday newspaper round-up: Stellantis, John Lewis, FRC
Rachel Reeves is expected to reveal a £20bn hole in government spending for essential public services on Monday, paving the way for potential tax rises in the autumn budget. Labour sources said the blame lay with the Tory government, describing it as a “shocking inheritance” and accusing the former chancellor of “presiding over a black hole and still campaigning for tax cuts”. – Guardian.