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WPP rallies on report Kantar Media could be sold for £1bn
Advertising firm WPP rallied on Friday following a report that Kantar Media, a division of the Kantar market research company, will be auctioned later this year.
Ithaca Energy CEO Alan Bruce steps down
Ithaca Energy chief executive Alan Bruce has stepped down with immediate effect "to pursue new opportunities", the North Sea oil and gas producer said on Friday.
Clarkson shares jump on guidance upgrade as broking drives Q4
Shares in Clarkson jumped on Friday after the Shipping services provider lifted annual guidance on a strong trading performance during the final quarter of 2023 driven by its broking division.
Capital Metals possibly courting other partners for Eastern Project funding
Capital Metals updated the market on discussions aimed at securing funding for the Eastern Minerals Project in Sri Lanka on Friday.
Phoenix Copper progressing finance arrangements for Empire Mine
Phoenix Copper updated the market on its corporate copper bond financing and short-term loan facility on Friday.
Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard shares hit by China anti-dumping probe
Shares in famous French spirits companies Remy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard slumped on Friday after China started an anti-dumping investigation on brandy imported from the European Union.
Woodbois CEO steps down as firm restructures its reporting
Timber specialist Woodbois announced a significant leadership transition on Friday, as well as a fundamental restructuring initiative, in a bid to enhance operational efficiency.
Aura Energy launches exploration drilling at Tiris Uranium Project
Aura Energy announced the launch of a substantial exploration drilling initiative at its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania on Friday.
Oriole Resources inks earn-in deal with BCM International
West Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources announced the signing of a definitive earn-in agreement with BCM International for the Bibemi gold project in Cameroon on Friday.
LendInvest nets 12.1m pre-tax gain from Mortimer BTL sale
LendInvest has successfully sold its non-risk retention residual economic interest in the Mortimer BTL 2023-1 securitisation, it announced on Friday, via its subsidiary LendInvest BTL.
Mission Group offloads its 80pc stake in Pathfindr
Digital marketing and communication agency firm Mission Group announced on Friday that it had completed the sale of its 80% stake in Pathfinder, a non-core business entity, as part of its strategic objectives.
UK car registrations post strongest jump since pandemic - SMMT
UK new car registrations posted their strongest jump since the Covid pandemic as supply chains eased up and fleet demand drove sales, industry figures released on Friday revealed.
Endeavour Mining fires CEO for 'serious misconduct', shares tumble
Endeavour Mining announced after the close of markets on Thursday that president and chief executive Sebastien de Montessus has been dismissed with immediate effect for "serious misconduct".
Revolution to close eight bars despite strong festive trading
Shares in Revolution Bars Group were plunging on Friday morning, after the company announced a decision to close several locations despite a strong festive trading period.
Supreme buys sports nutrition manufacturer FoodIQ
Supreme, the AIM-listed supplier of branded and licensed consumer products, has purchased out of administration the trade and assets of sports nutrition company FoodIQ UK.