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London close: Stocks finish flat after US nonfarms surprise
London’s benchmark finished pretty close to flat on Friday, as investors - sweltering in an August heatwave - digested a surprisingly positive US nonfarm payrolls report, released during the afternoon.
Oilex settles dispute with East Timor petroleum authority
Oilex announced on Friday that it has executed a deed of settlement and release with the Autoridade Nacional Do Petróleo E Minerais (ANPM) in East Timor, to terminate the ongoing arbitration proceedings arising from the termination of the production sharing contract by the ANPM in 2015, and settle all claims and counterclaims between the parties.
Randall & Quilter makes another captive legacy acquistion
Randall & Quilter announced on Friday that its wholly-owned Vermont subsidiary, ICDC, has completed the acquisition of NationsBuilders Insurance Company (NBIC).
Simec Atlantis signs heads of terms for NPA joint venture
Sustainable energy developer Simec Atlantis Energy announced on Friday that it has now signed a heads of terms in relation to a joint venture, NPA Fuels, with N&P Holding 2 - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netherlands-based recycling specialist the N+P Group.
Watchstone shares surge as it serves court claim against PwC
Watchstone Group shares were rocketing on Friday, after it said it had filed and served a claim against PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the High Court.
Distribution Finance trading well, gets confirmation of capital requirement
Distribution Finance had received confirmation from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) of its total capital requirement and liquidity coverage ratio, it announced on Friday, in relation to its banking licence application.
Adamas investment Future Metal gets mining licence renewed
Asia-focussed investment vehicle Adamas Finance Asia announced on Friday that its portfolio company Future Metal Holdings has completed its mining licence renewal on 6 August.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as Trump signs TikTok order
Markets in Asia finished mostly lower on Friday, as investors digested fresh export data from China, and after US president Donald Trump issued an executive order banning dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat.
Reabold upbeat as IMIC-1 moves towards acidisation
Oil and gas-focussed investment company Reabold Resources updated the market on well flow test operations at the Iecea Mica-1 (IMIC-1) well in Romania as part of the 2020 work programme on Friday.
Avacta to collaborate with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine on Covid-19 test
Avacta Group has entered into a collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), it announced on Friday, to clinically validate the rapid saliva-based coronavirus antigen test it is developing with Cytiva.
Syncona portfolio company Freeline prices US IPO
Healthcare investment company Syncona announced on Friday that its portfolio company Freeline Therapeutics has priced its initial public offering in the United States.
TP ICAP reports first half growth, warns of slowdown
TP ICAP reported an improvement in underlying revenue in its first half on Friday, to £990m, from £922m a year earlier, though it warned that activity was showing signs of slowing in July.
Friday newspaper round-up: France quarantine, Fulham Shore, NHS, News Corp, Travelex, TikTok
British tourists planning to visit France are being warned that they may have to quarantine on their return amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus there. Holidaymakers should only book trips that can be easily rearranged at 24 hours’ notice, a senior aviation source said last night, adding that France was “bubbling” with cases. - The Times.
Rightmove profits fall sharply, TP ICAP sees revenue improve
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open three points lower on Friday, having closed down 1. 27% on Thursday, at 6,026. 94.