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Friday preview: Global PMIs, UK retail sales in the spotlight
All eyes at the end of the week would be on a raft of purchasing managers' surveys for June.
UK consumer confidence continues to build
UK consumer confidence continued to push higher in June, a survey showed on Friday, despite the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze.
Director dealings: Trustpilot chair invests £0.2m, AB Dynamics CEO covers tax bill
Reviews platform Trustpilot Group was on the list of director buys on Thursday, after its chair spent almost £200k on shares.
Directa Plus launches pilot project for treating produced water
Graphene nanoplatelet technology specialist Directa Plus announced the start of a pilot project for a novel concept in produced water treatment on Thursday.
Access Intelligence flags robust first half
Software company Access Intelligence said in an update on Thursday that during the six months through May, it achieved significant progress in line with its strategic objectives.
Sound Energy resolves tax disputes with Moroccan authorities
Sound Energy has successfully resolved its tax disputes with the Moroccan Tax Authority, it announced on Thursday.
Biome Technologies division awarded £0.45m contract
Bioplastics specialist Biome Technologies announced on Thursday that its Stanelco RF Technologies division has been awarded a contract worth £0. 45m to supply a groundbreaking induction furnace system to a renowned global manufacturer of scientific glass products.
Litigation Capital announces settlement of direct investment
Litigation Capital Management announced the settlement of an investment within its portfolio of direct investments on Thursday.
Poolbeg reports progress with oral vaccine development
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Poolbeg Pharma updated the market on its oral vaccine programme on Thursday.
Ocado surges on Amazon bid speculation
Ocado surged on Thursday amid speculation it could be a takeover target for Amazon.
SigmaRoc installs carbon capture system at Nordkalk
Quarried materials group SigmaRoc reported a significant milestone on Thursday, with the successful installation of its inaugural carbon capture unit at Nordkalk's site in Köping, Sweden.
Ergomed reports solid overall growth in update
Pharmaceutical services provider Ergomed said in an update on Thursday that its revenues had demonstrated solid overall growth, reflecting the resilience of its services-based business model and the global strength of its offerings.
Boohoo proposes former THG chief join Revolution Beauty
Boohoo has lined up a former THG executive to join Revolution Beauty Group, it was confirmed on Thursday, the latest salvo in its attempt to oust the crisis-hit cosmetics firm’s senior management team.
Shore Capital cuts rating on AO World
Shore Capital has cut its recommendation on AO World to ‘hold’, after a rally in the share price.
Urban Logistics swings to full-year loss
Urban Logistics Reit said on Thursday that it has swung to a full-year loss, as inflation and rising interest rates led to a repricing of assets across the sector.
NCC Group confident after year of mixed trading
Cyber security and resilience specialist NCC Group said in an update on Thursday that it expected like-for-like revenue for the year just ended to be in line with the prior year at constant currency, representing reported growth of around 5%.
Hornby swings to full-year loss
Model train set maker Hornby said on Thursday that it swung to a full-year loss, as it pointed to disappointing sales during the key October to December period.
Volex hikes final dividend after strong set of results
Power and data transmission products specialist Volex reported a 17. 6% improvement in group revenue in its preliminary results on Thursday, to $722. 8m.
Alpha Financial Markets skids despite bumper full-year numbers
Alpha Financial Markets shares came off from their near record highs despite the investment advisory outfit posting a bumper set of full-year numbers.
US CDC votes to recommend GSK's Arexvy against RSV
America's public health watchdog endorsed GSK's Arexvy for use against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in adults over 60.