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Falcon Oil completes stimulation of Shenandoah well
Falcon Oil & Gas announced the completion of the stimulation of the Shenandoah S2-2H ST1 (SS-2H ST1) well in the Beetaloo Sub-basin of Australia’s Northern Territory on Friday, in partnership with Tamboran B2.
Barclays upgrades IWG, says shares 'ripe for a re-rating'
Barclays upgraded IWG on Friday to ‘overweight’ from ‘equalweight’ and hiked the price target to 260p from 161p as it said the shares are "ripe for a re-rating".
Karelian extends diamond exploration programme in Kuhmo
Karelian Diamond Resources announced the extension of its diamond exploration programme in Kuhmo, Eastern Finland on Friday, after securing a new reservation, Kuumu 1, in the Lentiira area.
RBC cuts forecasts for Anglo American on weaker copper outlook
RBC Capital Markets has cut its target price for Anglo American from 2,200p to 2,130p and kept an 'underperform' stance on the stock after downgrading its profit forecasts for the next three years.
Berenberg maintains 'buy' rating on Next
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated its 'buy' rating on retailer Next in view of "some interesting medium-term growth angles".
Amazon shares ease as results disappoint
Shares in Amazon came under pressure on Friday after fourth-quarter numbers from the US tech giant disappointed.
Banco de Sabadell hikes shareholder distribution target, Q4 net profits surge
Spanish financial services giant Banco de Sabadell hiked its shareholder distribution target on Friday as it looks to fend off a takeover attempt by rival BBVA.
Agronomics investee Meatly launches cultivated meat dog treat
Agronomics announced on Friday that its portfolio company Meatly has launched the world’s first cultivated meat dog treat, marking the first sale of cultivated meat in Europe.
Iomart FY pre-tax profits seen 10pc below current consensus
Cloud services business Iomart warned on Friday that FY adjusted pre-tax profits were expected to be approximately 10% below current market expectations.
Belluscura launches £0.5m retail offer alongside £4m placing
Belluscura launched a retail share offer through the Winterflood Retail Access Platform (WRAP) on Friday, to raise up to £0. 5m for general working capital and to strengthen the company’s balance sheet.
Savannah temporarily halts Portugal fieldwork after legal challenge
Savannah Resources announced the temporary halting of fieldwork on certain lands at its lithium project in Portugal on Friday, after three local landowners filed a legal challenge against the Portuguese Ministry for the Environment and Energy.
Taqa considering new approach for Spain’s Naturgy - report
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. is reportedly considering reviving a plan to buy a stake in €23bn Spanish utility Naturgy Energy Group.
Ingenta to maintain dividend despite fall in revenue, earnings
Ingenta said in an update on Friday that it expects to report full-year 2024 revenue of £10. 2m, down from £10. 8m in the prior year, with EBITDA declining to £1. 8m from £2. 2m.
Asia report: China, Hong Kong rise on mixed day for region
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as investors reacted to India’s interest rate decision and Japan’s latest household spending data.
Ingenta forecasts lower profits as marketing investments accelerate
Shares in Ingenta dropped on Friday after the publishing and media software group warned that increased investments would dent profits this year.
German industrial production slumps by more than expected
German industrial production slumped in December, official data showed on Friday, as Europe’s biggest economy ended 2024 on the back foot.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye payrolls
London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday following a record close a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Europe open: Stoxx flat ahead of US jobs data; Iveco surges
European shares were flat at the open on Friday as investors, wearied by a deluge of corporate earnings and the turmoil of a potential trade war between US President Donald Trump and any economy in his sights, turned their attention to American jobs data.
Shore Capital upgrades Ricardo to 'hold' after sell-off
A huge decline in the share price of Ricardo has prompted Shore Capital to upgrade its rating on the environmental and engineering consultancy from 'sell' to 'hold'.
APQ warns of Trump aid policy impact, shares tumble
Shares in APQ Global were sliding on Friday morning, after it warned that policy shifts under the new Donald Trump administration in the US had created a challenging environment for its core business, Delphos, which relies heavily on international aid and foreign assistance.