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WPP interim profits rise, Pets At Home Q1 revenues grow
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open just 7. 2 points higher ahead of the bell on Friday after closing out the previous session 0. 03% firmer at 7,448. 06.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US payrolls report
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Friday newspaper round-up: Twitter, Diageo, Meta
British taxpayers are now shareholders in a further 65 companies because of a government rescue funding scheme set up during the Covid crisis – including a medical cannabis firm, a video game studio and a chain of bars offering activities like ping pong. A list published by the government’s development bank reveals an eclectic range of firms that have received convertible loans as part of the Future Fund. – Guardian.
Pets At Home Q1 revenues grow amid 'continued strong performance'
Pet supplies retailer Pets At Home said on Friday that it had delivered a "continued strong performance" in its first trading quarter, with all channels remaining in growth.
Europe close: Stocks extend rally
European stocks made gains on Thursday despite the biggest rise in UK interest rates since 1995, and growing tensions between the US and China.