LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Europe trades higher but US stocks struggle
The pound was quoted higher at USD1.2588 late on Friday in London, compared to USD1.2555 at the equities close on Tuesday. The euro stood at USD1.0429, higher against USD1.0403. Against the yen, the ...
Syncona investee sells assets to AstraZeneca for USD12 million
(Alliance News) - Syncona Ltd on Friday said one of its investments Achilles Therapeutics PLC has sold its technology assets to AstraZeneca PLC for USD12 million. Syncona is a London-based investor in ...
SRT Marine Systems begins work on USD9 million coast guard contract
(Alliance News) - SRT Marine Systems PLC on Friday reported the signing and activation of a USD9 million contract with an existing Middle East Coast Guard customer. The Somerset, England-based ...
VSA Capital swings to half-year profit despite market challenges
(Alliance News) - VSA Capital Group PLC on Friday reported a swing to profit despite "difficult market conditions" in the half-year. The London-based investment bank and stockbroker said it swung to a ...
London midday: FTSE flat in quiet holiday trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Friday in very quiet trade, with no news of any note to move markets as most traders were still away from their desks for the Christmas and ...
AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Genedrive hails positive test kit trial results
Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Co PLC, up 18% at 0.025p, 12-month range 0.021p-0.1725p. City broker Peel Hunt LLP has a 10.08% stake in the Texas, US-focused oil producer as of Monday, up from none reported ...
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Kenmare ups security at Mozambique mine
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.
Boxing Day footfall slumps as post-pandemic figures stabilise
(Alliance News) - The slump in the number of people heading to the shops during Boxing Day sales signals a return to declining pre-pandemic levels, an analyst has said. Boxing Day shopper footfall was ...
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London open: FTSE nudges down in very quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday in very quiet trade, with no news of any note to move markets as most traders were still away from their desks for the Christmas ...
Direct Line Insurance accepts GBP3.7 billion takeover offer from Aviva
(Alliance News) - Aviva PLC on Monday sad it has agreed a GBP3.7 billion takeover of car and home insurer Direct Line Insurance Group PLC. The cash and shares offer values each Direct Line share at ...
UK PM condemns Russia's Christmas Day strikes on Ukraine power grid
(Alliance News) - Russia's "bloody and brutal war machine" has shown no respite "even at Christmas", UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he condemned strikes against Ukraine's energy grid. Moscow ...
Haydale Graphene names new CEO and targets "significant" cost savings
In addition, Haydale has sold its South Korean-based subsidiary, Haydale Technologies (Korea) Co Ltd to its local director, Minon Kim. HTK is currently a distributor of Haydale products serving the ...