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Consumer confidence slides as prices rise
UK consumer confidence has fallen as concerns about rising food and energy prices mount, a survey published on Friday showed.
Director dealings: Randall & Quilter CFO ups stake
Randall & Quilter revealed on Thursday that chief financial officer Thomas Solomon had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed insurance firm.
Enwell announces spudding of SV-31 well in Ukraine
Oil and gas exploration and production company Enwell Energy announced the spudding of the SV-31 well at its Svyrydivske (SV) gas and condensate field in Ukraine on Thursday.
FTSE 250 movers: PZ Cussons, Harbour Energy lose ground
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 2% at 23,836. 35 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Caledonia Mining agrees to buy Maligreen project claims
Caledonia Mining Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase the mining claims over the Maligreen project in the Gweru mining district of the Zimbabwe Midlands, it announced on Thursday, from privately-owned local company Pan African Mining.
FTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce rallies; Entain loses ground
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,086. 14 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
BP temporarily shuts some petrol stations due to supply issues
BP said on Thursday that it has had to close some of its petrol stations due to fuel supply issues.
Berenberg lifts Rolls-Royce price target on US travel boost
Berenberg lifted its price target on engine maker Rolls-Royce to 160p from 150p on Thursday as it said the decision by the US this week to open its borders to vaccinated individuals is a positive step towards a more robust recovery in long-haul travel, which has lagged domestic travel markets.
Phoenix Copper makes progress with Idaho assets
United States-focussed base and precious metals explorer and producer Phoenix Copper updated the market on its recent activities in Idaho on Thursday, as it made further progress towards bringing its assets into operation.
More than 1m on furlough as scheme end looms
Up to 1. 7 million people remained on furlough last month, official data showed on Thursday, just weeks ahead of the scheme coming to an end.
DFS swings to FY profit as consumers spend more on homes
DFS Furniture said on Thursday that it swung to a full-year profit as revenue rose, with people spending more on their homes.
Government discussing price cap with Ofgem - minister
The government is talking to Ofgem about possible changes to the energy price cap, a junior minister has said.
GE buys BK Medical to expand ultrasound operation
GE has agreed to buy BK Medical from its private equity owners for $1. 45bn in cash to expand its healthcare division's ultrasound operation.
AdEPT Technology trades in line in first quarter
Managed IT services provider AdEPT reported a “positive start” to the year on Thursday, with current trading in line with its expectations.
Begbies Traynor sees double-digit growth in first quarter
Business recovery, financial and property services provider Begbies Traynor said on Thursday that it achieved “double digit” growth in revenue and profit in its first quarter, as the result of recent acquisitions, as well as the rebound in economic activity.
Engineering teams on site at Mkango's Songwe Hill project
Mkango Resources announced on Thursday that its management team, as well as Malawian geotechnical engineering firm Geoconsult and South African peer Zutari, are now on site at the Songwe Hill Rare Earths development project to start a “major” geotechnical drilling and pitting programme.
Chariot signs binding services deal with Halliburton
Africa-focussed energy company Chariot has signed a binding letter of intent with oilfield services provider Halliburton, it announced on Thursday, for services on its planned Anchois gas appraisal well within the Lixus licence, offshore Morocco.
Eleia seals Augean takeover with £390m bid
Augean is to be taken private in a £390m deal following a bidding war for the Aim-listed waste services firm.
FinnCap rises on continued strong trading
FinnCap Group said on Thursday that trading since its first quarter had been “strong”, with its overall revenue trend “slightly above” the top end of its previous full-year revenue expectations.
US pre-open: Futures trade higher following Fed decision
US futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as the Street looks set to attempt to reclaim some of September's losses.