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88 Energy makes good progress at Winx-1
88 Energy updated the market on its oil and gas operations on the North Slope of Alaska on Friday, reporting that surface casing has been run to around 2,500 feet, as planned.
ECB 'hawk' Nowotny says decision on TLTROs may not come until 'summer'
Another top policymaker at the European Central Bank echoed his counterparts across the Atlantic on Friday, calling for more time, "until around summer", in order to better assess the magnitude of the risks - or not - to economic growth.
Bahamas Petroleum gets clarification on licence term
Bahamas Petroleum Company has received formal notification from the Government of The Bahamas as to the term of the second exploration period of its four southern licences in the territorial waters of the Bahamas, it announced on Friday, confirming that the current second exploration period of the licences was extended until 31 December 2020.
APC Tech trading in line with forecasts
APC Technology Group reassured shareholders that it was trading in line with expectations on Friday, as its shareholders gathered for the annual general meeting.
Asia report: Most markets higher, Aussie coal miners suffer
Most markets in Asia finished the last session of the week in the green, with Chinese stocks leading the charge, although coal plays in Australia were on the back foot following reports of a ban from Beijing.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher as some investors embrace the irrational
Stocks on the Continent are modestly higher as investors wait, and hope, for positive news out of trade talks between the US and China in Washington, while equity strategists debate the pros and cons of being in the market.
Friday broker round-up
Codemasters Group Holding: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 260p.
Holders Technology's profits light up after LED revenue increase
Holders Technology on Friday reported that its full-year profits more than tripled after an increase in revenue from its LED solutions division.
Ariana Resources praises 'excellent' performance at Turkish goldmine
Ariana Resources on Friday reported an "excellent" quarterly performance at the Kiziltepe gold mine in Turkey after strong production and prices drove gross income upward.
Angling Direct in talks about possible acquisition of Chapmans Angling
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct confirmed on Friday that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of Chapmans Angling.
Retail investment sinks to weakest since 2012 - CBI
UK retailers have had a reasonable February, according to the CBI's monthly survey of the sector.
Trump softens stance on overseas technologies
President Donald Trump has signalled a weakening in US resolve to block overseas companies such as Huawei from being used in mobile networks.
Haydale Graphene tumbles over heavily discounted placing
Haydale Graphene has begun discussions with lenders regarding a fundraising at a significant discount to its recent share price.
Pinterest files for US IPO - report
Pinterest filed confidentially for a US initial public offering and is expected to seek a valuation of $12bn, according to reports on Friday.
SFO closes Rolls-Royce and GSK investigations
The Serious Fraud Office has closed its investigations into alleged bribery at GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce, it said on Friday.
London midday: Stocks extend gains amid Sino-US trade hopes; miners rally
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, helped along by strength in the mining sector and well-received results from Pearson, amid growing optimism over Sino-US trade talks.
Webis extends California gambling licence amid sports-betting optimism
Webis Holdings' shares climbed on Friday after the company's advanced-deposit wagering business received a two-year licence approval until 2021 from the California Horse Racing Broad.
Provident Financial gets £1.3bn takeover offer from Non-Standard Finance
Sub-prime lender Provident Financial has received a £1. 3bn takeover offer from smaller rival Non-Standard Finance.
US pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of more Sino-US trade talks
US stock futures pointed to a positive open on Wall Street on Friday as investors eyed more trade talks between the US and China ahead of next week’s truce deadline.
Ninth Labour MP resigns from party
A ninth Labour MP resigned from the party on Friday in protest at its failure to deal with antisemitism among members.