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Future shares surge as annual guidance held despite 'mixed' markets
Shares in specialist media firm Future surged by more than 20% on Friday as it held annual earnings guidance despite volatile markets, and a warning that trading conditions remain mixed.
Carnival swings to profit in Q3, cuts FY loss forecast
Cruise line operator Carnival said it had swung to a third quarter profit and cut its annual loss forecasts, boosted by higher ticket pricing and string demand.
Director dealings: SSP CFO invests, Tintra CEO linked to gift and off-market sale
Key figures at SSP Group and Tintra were involved with notable share transactions disclosed to the market on Friday.
Ixico full-year earnings could slightly exceed forecasts
Advanced medical imaging analytics specialist Ixico said in an update on Friday that its earnings for the financial year would either meet or exceed market predictions, even though it faced a minor revenue shortfall.
CleanTech makes progress at Chile lithium projects
Explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium reported progress at its sustainable lithium projects in Chile on Friday.
DCI Advisors reports fall in net asset value
DCI Advisors reported a decline in net asset value in its half-year report on Friday, to €123. 5m before accounting for deferred tax liabilities and €116. 9m after.
Malvern reports strong first half, flags possible second-half loss
Learning and skills development specialist Malvern International reported a 110% surge in first-half revenue on Friday, to £4. 85m.
First-half losses narrow for Symphony Environmental Technologies
Sustainable plastic products developer Symphony Environmental Technologies reported a rise in first-half revenue on Friday, to £3. 6m from £3m a year earlier.
Newly-formed Cavendish Financial reports post-merger progress
Newly formed investment firm Cavendish Financial updated the market on its trading on Friday, reporting rapid and strategic post-merger developments.
CMA to review Qualcomm's proposed takeover of Autotalks
The UK competition watchdog has invited comments on Qualcomm’s proposed acquisition of Israel’s Autotalks, it was confirmed on Friday.
Hutchmed confirms new drug application for fruquintinib in Japan
Hutchmed China announced on Friday that its partner Takeda has officially submitted a new drug application (NDA) for fruquintinib to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan.
Victoria describes solid year, reassures over accounting concern
Victoria described a year of success in a trading update on Friday, briefly overshadowed by accounting concerns at a small subsidiary.
R&Q records improved fee income as it works to separate business
Non-life specialist R&Q Insurance Holdings reported a first-half gross written premium (GWP) of $1. 1bn for its Accredited division on Friday, marking a 34% jump year-on-year.
UK’s CMA clears UnitedHealth’s £1.2bn takeover of EMIS
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday that it has cleared UnitedHealth’s proposed £1. 2bn takeover of UK healthcare software company EMIS.
Ariana Resources hit by FX as first-half profits sink
Shares in Ariana Resources dropped on Friday after the AIM-listed gold miner reported a near-90% drop in first-half profits as it was hit hard by a big drop in the value of the Turkish lira.
Severn Trent announces record investment plan, £1bn placing
Severn Trent announced a record investment of £12. 9bn for the regulatory cycle from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 on Friday, including a £1bn placing to help fund it.
Europe open: Shares make strong start as UK GDP provides boost
European shares made a strong start to the week's final session, with UK growth data offsetting an unexpected fall in German retail sales.
Apax in exclusive talks to buy WGSN from Ascential - report
Ascential shares shot higher on Friday morning following a report that a major buyout firm is in talks to buy its consumer data business, WGSN.
3i Infrastructure delivers decent H1 with income beat
Infrastructure investment group 3i Infrastructure (3iN) said that its portfolio continues to deliver strong earnings growth, as first-half income came in ahead of expectations.
Yew Tree Consortium ups stake in Aston Martin to 26%
Aston Martin announced on Friday that Yew Tree Consortium, led by chair Lawrence Stroll, has raised its stake in the business by a further 3. 27%.