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BHP Group inks deal to supply Tesla with nickel for EV batteries
BHP Group will supply Tesla with the nickel needed to produce the batteries required by its electric cars.
Consumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels - GfK
UK consumer confidence edged above pre-pandemic levels in July for the first time, research showed on Friday.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, Beazley in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week will be on the results of a raft of purchasing managers' surveys for manufacturing and services sector activity in the euro area, UK and US.
Director dealings: Puretech Health director raises stake
Puretech Health revealed on Thursday that director Bharatt Chowrira had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed biotechnology company.
Sensyne Health appoints new scientific chief
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Sensyne Health announced the appointment of Dr David Ruau to the newly-created role of chief scientific officer on Thursday, with effect from 1 September.
Darktrace plungs after shareholder loses appeal against extradition to US
Shares of Darktrace plunged following news that shareholder Michael Lynch had lost an appeal against extradition to the US on fraud charges.
Metal Tiger puts £0.29m into First Light Capital
Natural resources investor Metal Tiger has subscribed for 1. 25 million units in First Light Capital, a capital pool operating under the TSX Venture Exchange, at an issue price of 40 Canadian cents per unit, for a total consideration of CAD 0. 5m (£0. 29m), it announced on Thursday.
Serabi pleased with latest sampling from Sao Domingos
Brazil-focussed gold mining and development company Serabi Gold updated the market on exploration sampling and ongoing drilling from the São Domingos project on Thursday.
Good Energy board rejects firm Ecotricity takeover offer
Ecotricity Group made good on its announcement of a possible officer for Good Energy Group on Thursday, confirming the terms of a cash offer for the AIM-traded renewable energy company.
Northcoders to float on AIM to support growth strategy
Northcoders is preparing to float on the London Stock Exchange's junior market following a placing of shares to support its growth plans.
GSK appoints McNamara as CEO designate of consumer healthcare company
GlaxoSmithKline has appointed Brian McNamara, the chief executive of its consumer healthcare division, as CEO designate of the new, listed consumer healthcare company that will be spun off from the group next year.
Profits take off at American Airlines
American Airlines Group swung to a profit in the second quarter, the US carrier revealed on Thursday, as revenues bounced back.
3i Infrastructure says strategic review of Oystercatcher at 'advanced stage'
3i Infrastructure said on Thursday that the strategic review of Oystercatcher's European terminals in Amsterdam, Terneuzen, Ghent and Malta has reached an "advanced stage".
BoE's Broadbent says higher inflation looks temporary
Rising inflation is likely to be temporary, a Bank of England rate setter said in remarks that reined in expectations of imminent policy tightening.
Hotel Chocolat considering equity raise, shares drop
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat confirmed on Thursday that it is considering an equity raise.
Breedon ups full-year expectations, shares spark
Breedon Group expects full-year numbers to come in at the top end of forecasts, the construction materials specialist said on Thursday, after a strong first-half performance.
Treasury committee quizzes FCA on frozen bank accounts
The chairman of the Treasury committee has written to the financial regulator raising concerns about banks freezing vulnerable customers' accounts after NatWest was reported to have blocked thousands of accounts.
Audioboom rejects takeover offer from AAA
On-demand audio and podcasting distribution platform Audioboom said on Thursday that it has rejected a £188m takeover offer by All Active Asset Capital (AAA) as it "significantly undervalues" the business.
Trading 'as expected' at DMGT
Daily Mail and General Trust said on Thursday that it was trading in line with expectations, as revenues recovered from a difficult 2020.
Strix reports positive momentum in first half
Kettle safety control maker Strix reported “positive trends and momentum” in a first-half trading update on Thursday, adding that it would deliver revenue growth of about 50%, including the impact of Laica, compared to the pandemic-affected prior year.