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Director dealings: Currys CFO lowers stake
Currys revealed on Friday that chief financial officer Bruce Marsh had disposed of 500,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed electrical goods retailer.
Competition watchdog mulls tightening oversight of Microsoft
The UK's competition watchdog is considering ramping up regulatory oversight of tech giant Microsoft, it confirmed on Friday.
Nordex boosts guidance, shares charge ahead
Shares in Nordex Group soared on Friday, after the European wind turbine manufacturer boosted annual guidance on the back of forecast-beating quarterly numbers.
Man Group assets under management hit $270.9bn
Investment manager Man Group reported a solid rise in assets under management in the third quarter, increasing to $270. 9bn as at 30 September from $253. 6bn three months earlier, marking continued momentum across both alternatives and long‑only strategies.
Chancellor mulls hiking taxes on banks - report
Bank stocks came under pressure on Friday, after it was reported that chancellor John Healey was considering hitting the sector with a fresh wave of taxes.
Schneider Electric raises outlook as data centre boom drives record sales
Shares in Schneider Electric jumped on Friday after the French electrical equipment group upgraded its full-year forecasts following record third-quarter sales, driven by surging demand from data centres.
Wise lifts full-year revenue outlook
Wise lifted its full-year outlook for revenue growth on Friday as it posted a jump in second-quarter revenue.
IP Group invests £4m in portfolio company Microbiotica financing round
Science and technology investor IP Group said portfolio company Microbiotica has closed a £36m financing in which it invested £4m.
Iofina cuts production outlook after weaker third quarter
Iodine producer Iofina has lowered its production forecast for the second half of 2026 after reporting weaker-than-expected output in the third quarter, due to reduced water supplies, maintenance work and delays at two of its plants.
Ithaca Energy chief to step down
The chief executive of Ithaca Energy is to step down after two years in the role, it was announced on Friday.
Culture Secretary 'minded to intervene' in Sky-ITV deal
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy on Thursday revealed that she is "minded to intervene" in Sky's proposed takeover of ITV's media and entertainment activities, suggesting possible legislation of the streaming industry may be needed.
Friday preview: Man Group update, eurozone inflation eyed
Friday will mark a fairly quiet end to a busy week that saw the release of a slew of US bank earnings.
Director dealings: British American Tobacco's Karen Guerra purchases shares
British American Tobacco revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Karen Guerra had acquired 6,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed tobacco giant.
BNY beats forecasts as quarterly profits jump 20%
The Bank of New York Mellon reported double-digit growth in third-quarter revenues and profits on Thursday, beating market expectations as higher client activity, new business and rising asset values boosted performance.
AstraZeneca enters into strategic drug discovery deal with AI biotech Insitro
AstraZeneca said on Thursday that it will pay up to $1. 86bn to enter a new strategic drug discovery collaboration and licensing agreement with Califiornia-based AI biotech firm Insitro.
Q1 sales beat expectations at Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard posted a smaller-than-expected decline in quarterly sales on Thursday, as buoyant demand in India helped offset tougher trading in the US and China.
Ericsson shares surge as strong network sales lift Q3 revenues
Shares in Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson surged nearly 10% on Thursday after the company reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales, driven by robust demand for network equipment in Asia and the Middle East.
Big Yellow 'continually' evaluating all options after Ancora calls for sale
Big Yellow said on Thursday that it was "continually" evaluating all options for maximising shareholder value after activist investor Ancora Holdings Group urged the self-storage company to explore a sale.
THG boosts outlook, shares rocket
Shares in THG soared on Thursday, after the e-commerce beauty and nutrition specialist boosted full-year earnings guidance.
Workspace Q2 occupancy slips as strategic actions weigh
Real estate investment trust Workspace said on Thursday that occupancy slipped in Q2 as strategic actions temporarily reduced available stock.