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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 flat; pound climbs as UK economy grows

European stocks lacked direction on Friday morning after US consumer price inflation came in hotter-than-expected, while the pound picked up after the UK economy registered...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 09:10


CORRECT: BP expects third quarter hit from weaker refining margins

(Corrects some figures to millions from thousands.)

BP PLC on Friday said it expects net debt to be higher at the end of the third...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 09:05


IN BRIEF: Bellway hires former chief financial officer of Cairn Homes

Bellway PLC - Newcastle-based housebuilder - Picks Shane Doherty to be chief financial officer, starting on December 2. Doherty was CFO of Cairn Homes PLC...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 08:52


TOP NEWS: Hays laments falling net fees amid tough market conditions

Hays PLC on Friday said it expects near-term market conditions to remain challenging as activity levels were stable but remain at subdued levels, driven by...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 08:47


Qinetiq wins communications contract with UK Ministry of Defence

Qinetiq Group PLC on Friday announced it has won a three-year contract with the Defence Digital unit of the UK Ministry of Defence.

The Farnborough,...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 08:44


TOP NEWS: BP expects third quarter hit from weaker refining margins

BP PLC on Friday said it expects net debt to be higher at the end of the third quarter, primarily due to less profitable refining...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 08:34


TOP NEWS: UK trade gap narrows as exports highest since December 2022

The UK trade deficit narrowed in August to its slimmest gap since February, as exports spiked to a near two-year high, numbers on Friday showed....

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 08:16


TOP NEWS: UK economy grows 0.2% monthly as expected in August

The UK economy grew at the pace it was forecast to in August, numbers on Friday showed.

According to the Office for National Statistics, UK gross...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 07:09


IN BRIEF: Artemis Resources finds further high-grade gold and silver

Artemis Resources Ltd - mineral exploration company focused on projects in Western Australia - Says rock chip sampling at its Titan prospect in the West...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 06:58


King to join UK PM at international investment summit reception

The King will join UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in meeting business leaders from across the world at a reception linked to the Labour government’s...

Fri, 11/10/2024 - 05:54


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