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Novacyt reports solid demand for coronavirus test
Clinical diagnostics company Novacyt updated the market on the launch of its research-use only test for the Wuhan novel coronavirus strain, or 2019-nCoV, which was developed by its subsidiary Primerdesign as a direct response to the recent outbreak of the respiratory virus in China.
CVS performing in line ahead of tougher second half
Veterinary services provider CVS updated the market on its trading on Friday, reporting that the improved trading performance it delivered in the second half of the year ended 30 June, and the “encouraging start” to the new financial year, had continued for the remainder of the half year to 31 December.
FCA warns against sale of customer data to claims handlers
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned company administrators and claims management companies after discovering that some administrators had tried to sell customer data to claims handlers.
InfraStrata extends consultation period for Islandmagee marine licence
Infrastructure project and asset company InfraStrata has, in consultation with the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), extended the ongoing public consultation period for its marine licence, due to the amount of public interest shown in the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project, it announced on Friday.
Bernstein downgrades Royal Mail to 'underperform'
Bernstein downgraded its recommendation on shares of Royal Mail to ‘underperform’ from ‘market perform’ on Friday, cutting the price target to 135p from 225p a day after the company warned that industrial unrest threatened its turnaround plans.
Customers charged at 25% of UK cash machines
Over one in four cash points in the UK are charging people to withdraw their money, marking an almost 40. 0% increase in the number of such automated teller machines revealed Which?.
Wheelsure reports higher sales and lower costs
Wheelsure said it increased sales and reduced costs during its last financial year and was in talks to arrange more working capital.
UK poverty rate stuck at 22% of total population- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
There are currently 1 in 5 people in the UK (14. 0m) living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet, said the latest report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on Friday.
London midday: Stocks extend losses ahead of payrolls; NMC slumps again
London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report and continued to consider the impact of the coronavirus.
Audioboom enters $4m loan facility to fund growth
Podcast producer and distributor Audioboom has entered into a $4m (£3. 09m) secured loan facility arrangement with SPV Investments, it announced on Friday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of payrolls
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Friday following four consecutive days of gains, as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
Asia report: Most markets lower as China delays trade data
Most markets in Asia closed lower on Friday, snapping a three-session streak of gains, as investors closed their wallets after China delayed the release of trade figures for January.
DP Poland shares surge as it reports decent year
DP Poland, which holds the master franchise for the US-based Domino’s Pizza brand in the Poland market, said system sales for the 2019 year were up 13% to PLN 81m (£16. 09m) in an update on Friday.
Credit Suisse CEO quits after spying scandal
Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has announced his resignation after a power struggle at the bank and mounting pressure regarding an investigation into a spying scandal.
Lloyds CEO Horta-Osorio reportedly in line for pay cut
Lloyds Banking Group's boss faces a big cut to his multimillion pound pay when the bank overhauls its bonus scheme, the Financial Times reported.
Completion of Countrywide's LSH sale delayed
Countrywide Properties was in the red on Friday as it said completion of the sale of its commercial arm had been hit by delays.
Europe open: Stocks dip as traders count cost of coronavirus disruptions, data disappoints
Stocks on the Continent were trading slightly lower as traders waited on the all-important monthly non-farm US payrolls figures later in the day.
Autins trading in line after year of recovery
Automotive acoustic and thermal insulation company Autins Group updated the market on its trading on Friday, reporting that it ended the 2019 financial year in a stronger position both operationally and financially, after 12 months of “recovery and continued strategic focus”.
Morgan Stanley ups Hastings to ‘overweight’
Morgan Stanley bumped up its rating on insurer Hastings on Friday as it took a look at the UK motor insurance market.