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Stormy weather puts off January shoppers - BRC
Retail footfall continued to fall in January, industry data showed on Friday, as wet and windy weather put off potential bargain hunters.
Friday preview: U.S. non-farm payrolls, consumer confidence in focus
All eyes at the end of the week will be on the U. S. jobs market as the Department of Labor publishes the January employment report.
Anexo trading in line as emissions cases progress
Integrated credit hire and legal services provider Anexo said in an update on Thursday that a three-day consolidated hearing took place in the High Court last week to address the case management of all diesel emissions cases.
Fusion Antibodies confirms £0.28m tax credit
Preclinical antibody discovery specialist Fusion Antibodies announced the successful receipt of a research and development tax credit from HMRC on Thursday.
Venture Life flags solid rise in full-year revenue
Venture Life said in an update on Thursday that it achieved full-year revenue of £51m in 2023, making for 16% year-on-year growth.
3i Group sees NAV rise 8% in third quarter
London-headquartered private equity and infrastructure firm 3i Group reported an 8% increase in net asset value (NAV) over the third quarter and an "excellent" result from Europe-focused non-food discounter Action.
Adidas forecasts jump in 2024 profits
Adidas has forecast a jump in full-year profits, as it continues to draw a line under its Yeezy partnership with controversial rapper Kanye West.
Mitch Flegg to step down as Serica CEO
Serica Energy announced a significant leadership change on Thursday, with Mitch Flegg set to step down from his role as chief executive officer and director.
Warpaint London renews contract with Ward & Hagon
Cosmetics company Warpaint London has renewed its contract with Ward & Hagon, it announced on Thursday, effective from 1 January and spanning 24 months, with an option for continued partnership under the same terms and a mutually agreed six-month notice period.
Galileo unveils two new copper targets within Kalahari Belt
Galileo Resources unveiled two additional copper targets within the Kalahari Copper Belt on Thursday, following the recent discovery of three targets on PL253/2028.
Judges Scientific acquires Luciol Instruments
Scientific instrument investor Judges Scientific announced the successful acquisition of Luciol Instruments on Thursday, by its subsidiary PE Fiberoptics (PFO).
Volvo shares surge on decision to axe Polestar funding
Volvo shares surged on Thursday after the Swedish company said it was axing funding for electric vehicle maker Polestar Automotive and handing over to China's Geely.
Arkle reports promising gold grades at Inishowen
Arkle Resources released the results of its December drilling programme at the Inishowen gold prospect on Thursday, reporting promising grades of gold, with the strike length of the structure extending further.
JTC achieves latest business plan early, ends year in line
Professional services firm JTC described a successful year in a trading update on Thursday, achieving its ‘Galaxy’ goal of doubling its business two years earlier than originally projected, although its margins were set to be at the lower end of expectations.
Vanquis Banking Group ends financial year as expected
Vanquis Banking Group said in an update on Thursday that its performance remained in line with management expectations since its third-quarter trading update on 17 October.
Red Sea disruption hits UK manufacturing - PMI
The UK's hard-pressed manufacturing sector faltered in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as disruption in the Red Sea started to bite.
Rightmove to buy HomeViews for £8m in cash
Property portal Rightmove said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy HomeViews for £8m in cash.
GSK settles Zantac case in California without admitting liability
GSK announced on Thursday that it had reached a confidential settlement to effectively resolve the legal case over Zantac filed in a California state court.
BNP Paribas tumbles after fourth-quarter results
BNP Paribas tumbled on Thursday after its fourth-quarter profits missed estimated, as it struck a cautious note on the outlook.
Rank Group back in black, confirms full-year guidance
Rank Group reiterated its full-year outlook on Thursday, after a jump in interim revenues helped it swing back into the black.