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Trackwise expects FY revenues to be lower than originally expected
Printed circuit technology products provider Trackwise warned on Friday that full-year revenues were now projected to be lower than originally expected.
Eurozone heads for double dip as business activity drops - PMI
Eurozone business activity fell faster in January as companies were affected by the Covid-19 crisis and tightening restrictions, a survey showed.
John Lewis raises FY guidance after robust Christmas sales
John Lewis Partnership raised annual guidance after better-than-expected trading over Christmas as people bought more goods online and also spent the holidays at home under tighter Covid restrictions.
Learning Technologies to beat earnings expectations for 2020
Digital learning and talent management software company Learning Technologies said on Friday that it was expecting revenues for 2020 to be at least £131m, compared to £130. 1m in 2019.
Pan African Resources production improves in first half
Pan African Resources reported a 5. 9% improvement in group gold production in its first half on Friday, to 98,386 ounces.
GlaxoSmithKline's ViiV gets FDA approval for 'Cabenuva'
GlaxoSmithKline said on Friday that its HIV specialist company ViiV Healthcare has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ‘Cabenuva’, the first and only complete long-acting regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults.
IPF hit by Polish consumer credit cap
International Personal Finance said it expected collections to soften and that it was assessing the impact of Poland's decision to extend a reduced cap on consumer credit costs.
Kooth expects FY revenues to beat expectations
Digital mental health platform Kooth said full-year underlying revenues were expected to come in ahead of expectations.
Ninety One reports 8% rise in third quarter AUM
Wealth manager Ninety One on Friday reported a strong increase in third quarter assets under management (AUM).
TheWorks revenues slump 25% amid store closures
TheWorks reported a slump in sales on Friday as Covid-related store closures take their toll on the gifts and crafts retailer.
MySale H1 trading remains 'positive'
Online retailer MySale said on Friday that positive trading momentum continued in the first half of its trading year, with the group making "good progress" in executing its 'ANZ First' strategy.
Character Group warns of 'challenging' H2 trading environment
Toy company Character Group warned on Friday that second-half trading would be "challenging" as a result of difficulties arising from both the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit.
Next pulls out of the running for Arcadia's Topshop
Next has dropped out of the running to bid for Arcadia’s Topshop over price.
Zytronic struggles to see a return to profits in current trading year
Touch sensors manufacturer Zytonic said on Friday that the downturn in sales seen during the second half of 2020 had now levelled out but warned it was still "difficult to foresee" a return to profits in 2021.
Treatt shares hit record as profit beats expectations
Treatt shares jumped to a record after the ingredients supplier predicted annual profit would be well above market expectations.
London open: Stocks fall after retail sales, borrowing data
London equity markets fell in early trade on Friday as investors digested disappointing UK data, with travel and leisure shares under the cosh.
UK's £34.1bn December borrowing exceeds forecasts
The UK borrowed £34. 1bn in December, exceeding forecasts and recording the highest level for that month on record as Covid-19 forced the government to issue more debt, official figures showed.
Kainos sees annual results ahead of market consensus
IT provider Kainos Group lifted full-year guidance as it reported strong trading momentum towards the end of 2020.
Computacenter lifts full-year guidance, Mediclinic revenue rises
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 11 points lower on Friday, having closed down 0. 37% on Thursday at 6,715. 42.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull retail sales
London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales data.