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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 150. 37 points, or 1. 74%, closing at 8,809. 74 on Friday.
London close: FTSE rises on hopes for UK-US trade deal
London stocks ended mixed on Friday as optimism over a potential UK-US trade deal helped to boost the top-flight index.
Oriole reports drilling progress at Mbe project
Oriole Resources updated the market on drilling results at its 90%-owned Mbe gold project in Cameroon on Friday, where BCM International was earning up to a 50% interest through a staged investment of up to $4m in exploration.
Appeal filed in Litigation Capital-funded Queensland case
Litigation Capital Management confirmed on Friday that an appeal has been filed in the class action it was funding on behalf of Queensland electricity users against Stanwell Corporation and CS Energy.
Andrada Mining earn-in deal with SQM gets regulatory go-ahead
Andrada Mining announced on Friday that it has received final approval from the Namibian Competition Commission for its earn-in agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), clearing the way for the partnership to proceed.
Bank apps returning to normal after payday delays for second month in a row
Millions of UK bank customers were reportedly facing issues receiving their wages on Friday, as Nationwide, First Direct, Lloyds, and Halifax experienced online banking issues.
Karelian upbeat on latest mineral analysis from Kuhmo
Karelian Diamond Resources reported positive results from its latest kimberlite indicator mineral (KIM) analysis on Friday, strengthening evidence of a nearby kimberlitic source for the green diamond discovery in the Kuhmo region of Eastern Finland.
Yellow Cake amends long-term incentive plan after shareholder feedback
Yellow Cake announced on Friday that it has amended its long-term incentive plan (LTIP) following shareholder feedback after its 2024 annual general meeting, where concerns were raised about director remuneration.
Science Group makes strategic investment in Ricardo
Science Group announced on Friday that it has acquired an 8. 46% stake in Ricardo, investing £12. 2m in the engineering and environmental consultancy.
Asia report: Markets fall as Trump confirms tariff start date
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region declined sharply on Friday after US president Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would take effect next week.
Montefiore sells bigger-than-planned stake in Me Group
Montefiore Investment has sold 26. 5 million shares in Me Group International, it was confirmed on Friday, representing 7% of the company’s issued share capital, through an accelerated bookbuild.
Spectris revenue, profits decline amid weaker end-market demand
Spectris reported a decline in full-year revenue and operating profit for 2024 on Friday, as weaker demand across multiple end markets weighed on performance.
Morgan Advanced Materials cites weak demand for revenue decline
Shares in Morgan Advanced Materials were in a serious slide on Friday morning, after it reported a modest decline in revenue for 2024, with organic growth offset by weaker demand in the second half, as it flagged further likely revenue declines in 2025.
Weir reports resilient results, agrees to acquire Micromine
Weir Group reported a resilient 2024 in its final results on Friday, with strong aftermarket demand and improving margins, as it announced the strategic acquisition of mining software provider Micromine.
IAG reports profit beat, Weir profits rise as it announces acquisition
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 69 points lower on Friday, having closed up 0. 28% on Thursday at 8,756. 21.