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FTSE 100 movers: RBS retreats again but Halma heads higher on acquisition
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% to 7,025. 74 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in the Brexit saga.
Pennon's Viridor ups stake in UK waste-to-power plant
Pennon said on Friday that its waste recycling business, Viridor, has upped its stake in UK waste-to-power plant the Runcorn I Energy Recovery Facility for £54. 5m.
Blackberry to buy AI and cybersecurity group Cylance for $1.4bn
Blackberry has agreed to buy artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for $1. 4bn in cash.
Parkmead revenue surges on Nertherlands gas production
Independent energy group Parkmead reported a 70% increase in full-year revenue on Friday as its gross profit more than trebled thanks to enhanced gas production in the Netherlands.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull Sino-US relations, earnings
US stocks looked poised for a weaker open on Friday as investors mulled over the latest developments in Sino-US relations, with chip makers likely to see some pressure following disappointing earnings from Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as pound claws back losses
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday, with the pound clawing back some of the previous session's losses as investors kept up with the latest twists and turns in the Brexit saga.
Seeing Machines appoints Paul McGlone to head up fleet business
Advanced computer vision technology company Seeing Machines has appointed Paul McGlone to head up its fleet division with effect from 19 November.
Good Energy 10-month trading 'slightly' ahead of expectations
Renewable energy group Good Energy said on Friday that it traded slightly ahead of management expectations in the 10 months to the end of October, with continued strong cash generation.
Sportech in talks about buying iLottery provider LOT.TO
Betting technology business Sportech announced a strategic alliance with iLottery provider Lot. to Systems (LOT. TO) on Friday and said it has entered exclusive negotiations with a view to buying the company.
London open: Stocks and sterling rise despite political uncertainty
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street as investors continued to keep a close eye on Brexit developments.
Shire's lanadelumab found to significantly reduce HAE attacks
Shire announced some positive results on Friday from a phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of its experimental lanadelumab drug for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) - a rare, genetic and potentially life-threatening disorder that can result in recurrent attacks of swelling in various parts of the body.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as pound recovers from Brexit slump
London stocks were set for a positive open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to keep a close eye on Brexit developments.