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LifeSafe receives new StaySafe All-in-1 purchase orders

27th Sep 2024 09:58

(Sharecast News) - Fire safety technology group LifeSafe revealed on Friday that it has received multiple new purchase orders for its StaySafe All-in-1 aerosol fire extinguisher.

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Ceres Power underlying losses narrow on 'strong' H1 revenue growth

27th Sep 2024 09:47

(Sharecast News) - Fuel cell technology group Ceres Power said on Friday that it had delivered "strong growth" in revenue and order intake in the six months ended 30 June, along with a "significant reduction" in cash outflows.

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Intel rejects approach from Arm Holdings - report

27th Sep 2024 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Intel has rebuffed an approach from Arm Holdings about buying the US chipmaker's product division, it was reported on Friday.

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Asia report: Chinese markets finish bumper week in the green

27th Sep 2024 09:02

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets showed a strong weekly performance on Friday, driven largely by a rally in Chinese stocks, which posted their best weekly gains since 2008.

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Moncler surges on LVMH deal

27th Sep 2024 08:37

(Sharecast News) - Moncler surged on Friday after LVMH bought a 10% stake in Double R, the investment vehicle controlled by the holding company owned by Moncler chief executive and chairman Remo Ruffini.

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Helios Underwriting sees H1 profits rise

27th Sep 2024 08:31

(Sharecast News) - Insurance group and Lloyd's of London investment fund Helios Underwriting reported a small increase in operating profits in the first half despite a lower underwriting result.

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Chinese equities rally as Beijing moves to bolster economy

27th Sep 2024 08:10

(Sharecast News) - Chinese equities rallied on Friday following a series of moves by Beijing intended to bolster the country's ailing economy, including a further cut to a key interest rate.

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Europe open:

27th Sep 2024 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares held firm at the open on Friday and nudged within sight of fresh records after strong gains in Asia and the US overnight on the back of Chinese stimulus measure to boost the world's second-biggest economy.

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German unemployment holds steady at three-year high

27th Sep 2024 08:03

(Sharecast News) - The jobless rate in German was unchanged in September for the fourth straight month, remaining at the highest levels since mid-2021.

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Totally secures new insourcing contract, NHS 111 extension

27th Sep 2024 07:59

(Sharecast News) - Healthcare services provider Totally has secured a new insourcing contract and an extension of its NHS 111 online contract, collectively valued at roughly £6.1m.

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London open: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US PCE

27th Sep 2024 07:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street and with Chinese markets on track for their best week since 2008, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.

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Prudential expands in Indonesia through Syariah life insurance deal

27th Sep 2024 07:50

(Sharecast News) - Insurance and investment group Prudential said on Friday it has expanded further into South East Asia through a strategic partnership with Bank Syariah Indonesia.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US PCE

27th Sep 2024 07:27

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.

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International PPL partially sells FHSP investment

27th Sep 2024 07:26

(Sharecast News) - International Public Partnerships announced the partial disposal of its investment in the Family Housing Support Project (FHSP) on Friday, generating £30m.

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Friday newspaper round-up: Gambling ads, road building schemes, public sector pensions

27th Sep 2024 07:20

(Sharecast News) - Ministers have been urged to intervene to stop football clubs from setting their own rules on curbing gambling advertising, after research showed Premier League fans were bombarded with nearly 30,000 gambling messages on a single weekend. Clubs in the top flight have so far avoided compulsory restrictions on gambling sponsorship, instead addressing public concern through voluntary measures such as a ban on front-of-shirt logos, starting in 2026. - Guardian

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