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UK consumer confidence continues to build
UK consumer confidence pushed higher in September, a long-running survey showed on Friday.
Friday preview: BoJ, UK retail sales in focus
Financial markets' focus at the end of the week would be on the Bank of Japan.
Director dealings: Bridgepoint head partner invests, Staffline non-exec linked to transactions
Bridgepoint Group was at the top of the list of director purchases on Thursday after its group managing partner picked up almost £0. 2m worth of shares.
Next lifts annual profit guidance again after strong summer sales
UK fashion retailer Next on Thursday lifted full-year guidance for the third time in four months after better-than-expected summer sales and said inflationary pressures should ease next year.
Corero swings to loss despite improved order intake
Corero Network Security reported a 19% improvement in its first-half order intake on Thursday, reaching $13m.
Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp
Rupert Murdoch is to step down as chair of Fox and News Corporation, it was officially announced on Thursday, with the 92-year-old media empire owner becoming "chair emeritus", leaving the way open for his son Lachlan to take over the reins.
Faron Pharmaceuticals names interim chief medical officer
Cancer immunotherapy-focussed biopharmaceutical firm Faron Pharmaceuticals named Dr Birge Berns as its interim chief medical officer on Thursday, with the transition becoming effective on 22 September, with Dr Berns operating from the UK.
Mercia Asset Management reports solid start to year
Mercia Asset Management reported a strong start to the financial year in an update on Thursday, with a consistent performance across its asset classes.
Filtronic wins $4.25m satellite communications contract
Aerospace, defence and space products manufacturer Filtronic announced a significant contract win with a top-tier global provider in the realm of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications equipment on Thursday.
Trakm8's new financial year begins as expected
Telematics and data technology specialist Trakm8 said in an update on Thursday that its financial year had begun as expected.
First-half losses narrow for 4basebio
Biotechnology company 4basebio reported revenues from its DNA and Hermes products surpassing £0. 2m in its first half on Thursday.
JD Sports surges on FY outlook as demand for trainers stays strong
Shares in JD Sports Fashion surged as the UK sportswear retailer said it was on track to deliver a 5% rise in annual profit after interim earnings rose by more than a quarter, driven by resilient sales of trainers and athletic leisurewear amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Alpha Group progressing plans for main market listing
Corporate financial solutions specialist Alpha Group International updated the market on its ambition to move to the premium list of the main market on Thursday.
CVS Group optimistic after year of growth
Veterinary service provider CVS Group reported a solid set of full-year financial results on Thursday, as revenues surged 9. 8% to £608. 3m.
Fonix Mobile reports robust set of full-year results
Fonix Mobile announced a robust set of full-year financial results on Thursday, with a 3. 7% rise in total payment volume to £268. 1m.
Shares in Strix slump on disappointing interim numbers
Shares in Strix Group plunged on Thursday, after the Aim-listed firm reported a slide in half-year profits.
SSP slides on guidance for low-end earnings per share
Shares in SSP Group were in the red on Thursday morning, after it flagged earnings per share guidance at the lower end of expectations.
Toshiba to go private after 74 years
Japan’s Toshiba is set to leave the stock market after more than 70 years, it was confirmed on Thursday, after a consortium acquired a majority of its shares.
Capita signs two new contracts worth £565m
Outsourcing group Capita said it has signed two new contracts with the UK and Northern Ireland governments worth a combined £565m.
Halma sticks to full-year targets after solid H1 progress
Safety equipment group Halma said it expects deliver good underlying growth in the first half, as it maintained full-year guidance.