Market Report
Richoux looking to go private as it seeks more funding
Restaurant owner Richoux said on Friday that it was looking to cancel its listing on AIM and go private as it seeks additional funding.
Sophos sinks as growth stays subdued against tough comparators
Security software provider Sophos Group said it expects to see a modest decline in full-year constant current billings.
London open: Stocks rise on trade optimism but airlines hit by Ryanair warning
London stocks overcame sterling's two-month high in early trade on Friday as investors welcomed suggestions that trade relations between the US and China were improving, with all eyes on UK retail sales data.
Venn Life Sciences finds 'model client' in Carrick Therapeutics
Integrated drug development company Venn Life Sciences announced a partnership with Carrick Therapeutics on Friday.
Greencoat sees decent NAV growth in fourth quarter
Greencoat UK Wind announced on Friday that its unaudited net asset value as at 31 December was £1. 393bn, or 123. 1p per share.
Kodal Minerals reports further high-grade results from Bougouni
Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals reported further high-grade assay results for the diamond drilling and reverse circulation (RC) drilling completed in November and December at its 450 square kilometre Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali on Friday.
LoopUp signs three-year contract renewal with Clifford Chance
Remote meetings technology provider LoopUp Group has signed a material contract renewal with global law firm Clifford Chance, it announced on Friday.
1Spatial wins two new deals in Ireland and UK
Geospatial software and solutions company 1Spatial announced on Friday that, following a competitive tender, it has been awarded a four-year contract worth €1m to provide its software and services to Ireland's Property Registration Authority (PRA).
Halma buys out Rath Communications, Rio Tinto iron ore shipments rise 2pc
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 33 points higher on Friday, having closed down 0. 4% at 6,834. 92 on Thursday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid trade optimism; retail sales eyed
London stocks were set for a positive open on Friday amid signs that trade relations between the US and China could be improving.
US close: Markets remain in the green on 27th day of shutdown
US stocks managed to close in positive territory on Thursday, as investors digested fresh concerns over Sino-US relations, as well fresh allegations of improper conduct against president Donald Trump from one of his one time lawyers, Michael Cohen, offset by surprisingly positive economic data.