Market Pulse
London close: Stocks slip after week of global rate decisions
London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a mix of declining consumer confidence and recent central bank rate decisions.
Broker tips: Volution, UK supermarkets
Berenberg lifted its price target on Volution on Friday to 700. 0p from 600. 0p after it announced an agreement to buy Fantech Group in Australasia from Elta Group for up to AUD $280. 0m (£144. 0m).
FTSE 100 movers: Banks gain; Burberry in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1% at 8,242. 74 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US open: Stocks lower following Dow's record close
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Friday following yesterday's rally.
GENinCode enters collaboration with US Family Heart Foundation
GENinCode announced a collaboration with the Family Heart Foundation, UT Southwestern, and other partners on Friday, to implement its LIPID inCode genetic test for diagnosing familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in primary and secondary care settings across the United States.
Berenberg lifts Volution price target after Fantech acquisition
Berenberg lifted its price target on Volution on Friday to 700p from 600p after it announced an agreement to buy Fantech Group in Australasia from Elta Group for up to AUD280m (£144m).
Catenai reports higher revenue, narrower loss in first half
Catenai, a provider of digital media and technology solutions, reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the first half on Friday.
Steppe Cement swings to first-half loss
Steppe Cement reported a 7% decrease in first-half revenue on Friday, to $34. 4m, compared to $36. 9m in the same period last year.
Volution to buy Fantech Australasia for up to AUD280m
Volution said on Friday that it has agreed to buy Fantech Group in Australasia from Elta Group for up to AUD280m (£144m).
CleanTech announces delay to planned ASX listing
CleanTech Lithium, a company focused on developing lithium projects in Chile, announced a delay in its planned listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Friday, due to procedural issues.
Zinnwald reports first-half progress at lithium project
Zinnwald Lithium reported significant advancements in its lithium development project in Germany in its interim results on Friday.
Concurrent Technologies refreshes brand identity
Concurrent Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of advanced computing products for high-performance markets, announced the launch of a new website and an updated corporate branding on Friday.
US pre-open: Futures in the red following Dow's record close
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday following yesterday's rally.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Burberry out of fashion
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence, better-than-expected retail sales data and a slew of rate announcements.
Dr Martens tumbles as investor sells 70m shares in placing
Dr Martens tumbled on Friday after an unnamed investor sold around 70m shares in the iconic boot maker in a placing.
Biome Technologies reports fall in revenue, profit
Biome Technologies reported a significant drop in first-half revenue and profit on Friday, with group revenue falling to £2. 3m from £3. 6m in the first half of 2023, while gross profit decreased to £0. 8m from £1. 1m.
SDX Energy renegotiating facility agreement with Aleph Finance
SDX Energy announced on Friday that it is renegotiating the terms of its recently-signed new facility agreement with Aleph Finance.
Pressure Technologies FY results seen 'slightly below' previous guidance
Specialist engineering group Pressure Technologies warned on Friday that its full-year performance was now expected to be "slightly below" previous guidance.
Asia report: Markets rise as Japan, China central banks hold rates
Asian markets ended the trading week on a positive note, with Japan’s Nikkei leading gains after a strong performance on Wall Street.
Primorus increases investment in Australian firm Fresho
Primorus Investments announced an additional investment in Fresho on Friday, acquiring 1,254,469 preference shares at a price of AUD 1. 15 (59p) per share.