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London open: Stocks edge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report. At 0825 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,825.03.
Ireland's service sector expansion outperforms Eurozone and US in May
(Alliance News) - Overall business activity in Ireland increased in May, S&P Global reported on Thursday. The AIB Ireland composite purchasing managers' index rose to 54.9 in May, up from 54.0 in ...
GreenRoc share surge as EU designates Amitsoq project as strategic
The Greenland-focused critical mineral project developer said its Amitsoq project in southern Greenland has been granted a "strategic project" designation by the EU for the extraction of graphite and ...
AFC Energy signs joint development agreement for ammonia crackers
(Alliance News) - AFC Energy PLC on Wednesday said it has signed a joint development agreement with an unnamed S&P 500 company. Shares in AFC Energy jumped 39% to 13.10 pence in London on Wednesday ...
Warehouse agrees to GBP470 million takeover offer from Blackstone
(Alliance News) - Warehouse REIT PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed the terms of an acquisition by Blackstone Inc that values it at GBP470 million. Under the terms of the acquisition, Wapping Bidco ...
Deal on US steel tariffs to be in force "in a very short time" — UK PM
(Alliance News) - The US trade deal will be implemented "within a very short time", the UK prime minister has said after Donald Trump exempted Britain from a hike in steel tariffs. Keir Starmer ...
Cornish Metals orders winders and hires consultant for tin mine
Cornish Metals Inc on Wednesday said it has placed orders for two winders and engaged Technical Management Group Ltd to provide management consulting services for the development of the South Crofty ...
GENinCode shares surge as loss narrows amid increased revenue
(Alliance News) - GENinCode PLC shares soared on Wednesday as it reported increased revenue and said it expects a further "significant increase" during 2025. Shares in GENinCode were up 55% to 2.33 ...
Synectics wins contract extension with casino operator in Asia
Synectics PLC on Wednesday reported it has won a five-year extension to an existing contract with an unnamed "major" casino operator in South-East Asia. The Sheffield, England-based provider of ...
Paragon says it is "well placed" as raises margin outlook, ups buyback
Paragon Banking Group PLC on Wednesday said it is increasing its share buyback programme reflecting a robust capital position and strong loan growth in the first-half. The Solihull, England-based bank ...
Health workers in England and Wales to vote on strikes over pay
(Alliance News) - Health workers are to be balloted on industrial action in a dispute over pay. Unite said its members in England and Wales will vote in the coming weeks on whether to reject an ...
UK's Reeves to announce GBP15 billion for transport outside London
In the south, the West of England will receive GBP800 million, including GBP200 million to develop mass transit links between Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and north Somerset.