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Shearwater's Xcina secures partnership with Moorhouse Group
Shearwater Group announced on Friday that its portfolio company Xcina, a provider of governance, compliance, technology risk and information security assurance and advisory services, has secured a partnership with UK insurance broker Moorhouse Group.
London midday: Stocks push higher as housebuilders gain but airlines slump
London stocks had pushed further into the green by midday on Friday as investors chose to focus on signs of improving trade relations between the US and China and ignore uninspiring retail sales figures.
EasyJet hit by JPMorgan downgrade, Ryanair profit warning
EasyJet shares were under pressure on Friday, knocked lower by a downgrade from JPMorgan Cazenove and a profit warning from rival Ryanair.
Netflix fourth quarter divides opinions
Netflix enjoyed its best year for customer subscriptions growth but analysts differed over whether fourth-quarter numbers were good enough.
German politicians, business figures urge UK to rethink Brexit
Leading German politicians and business figures on Friday pleaded with the UK to change its mind and stay in the European Union.
Eddie Stobart revenues rev up by more than a third
Annual revenues at Eddie Stobart Logistics grew by more than a third to beat market expectations after a strong performance from its acquired subsidiaries.
Asia report: Markets end week higher on fresh trade hopes
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Friday, as traders welcomed reports that Washington could be considering an easing of punitive tariffs on China as a way to progress trade discussions with Beijing.
Henry Boot trading in line but property development business hit by Brexit
Construction and property development company Henry Boot said on Friday that its real-estate activities traded in line in 2018, but its property development business was hit by Brexit uncertainty.
UK retail sales fall 0.2% in fourth quarter - ONS
UK retail sales weakened much more than expected at the end of last year, official figures revealed on Friday.
Beter Bed sales rise as it restructures international business
Beter Bed Holding updated the market on its sales on Friday, reporting that they increased 2. 2% in the fourth quarter, while its restructuring remained on track.
Ryanair downgrades profit guidance on lower fares
Ryanair cut its full-year profit guidance on Friday as it pinned the blame on lower-than-anticipated winter fares.
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.
Bakkavor sees FY guidance unchanged as revenue up 2.2%
Fresh food group Bakkavor said full year reported revenue rose 2. 2% and 3. 2% on a like-for-like basis, adding that expectations for the period remained unchanged.
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.
Friday newspaper round-up: Brexit, customs union, Debenhams, Netflix
Cabinet ministers have warned that Theresa May will face mass resignations if MPs are barred from trying to stop a no-deal Brexit. The Prime Minister said on Thursday that it is "impossible" to rule out a no-deal Brexit under the terms of Article 50 and warned that it "not in the Government's power" to do so. - Telegraph.