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FTSE 100 movers: Miners sink as housebuilders stay green
The FTSE 100 was holding near its worst levels of the session on Friday afternoon, with traders still on edge and very wary heading into the weekend break due to the tense geopolitical situation in the Northern Pacific.
City of London Group to acquire equity release firm Milton Homes
City of London Group announced on Friday that it has conditionally agreed the acquisition of Milton Homes, and a proposed £11m equity fundraising.
US open: Stocks hesitantly higher on weak inflation data
Stocks opened higher in the US for the first time in days on Friday, with investors brushing off much of the geopolitical concern seen on Thursday, and instead focussing on weak inflation data.
Range acquires producing assets from Trinity in $4.6m deal
Range Resources announced on Friday that it has entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire certain producing assets from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trinity Exploration and Production, for a cash consideration of $4. 55m.
Europe midday: Markets depressed as Korea, oil supply concerns continue
Markets in Europe are at their session lows, as Wall Street softness carries over from Thursday and concerns around the Korean geopolitical situation remain tight.
Kubera Cross-Border offloads stake in Synergies Casting
Kubera Cross-Border Fund announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Kubera Cross-Border Fund Mauritius, has entered into a binding agreement as of 8 August to dispose of its entire equity and debt interest in Synergies Casting.
VinaCapital takes major stake in mobile phone distributor
VinaCapital, the manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, announced on Friday that its flagship fund has become a “significant investor” in FPT Digital Retail, a leading mobile phone distributor in Vietnam.
Asia report: Markets all red as Korea tensions tighten further
Markets in Asia finished lower on Friday, as investors continued to clamber for safe havens with geopolitical tensions over the Korean peninsula tightening once again.
Nationwide pleased with progress as profits remain 'consistent'
Nationwide Building Society reported a dip in profit before tax for the first quarter on Friday, to £322m in the period from 5 April to 30 June, compared to £401m in the same period last year.
Europe open: Pyongyang vs Washington sees markets spin lower
Markets in Europe started the session sharply lower on Friday, as Wall Street softness carried over from Thursday and concerns around the Korean geopolitical situation remained tight.
Richard Smothers to take finance chief role at Greene King
Pub operator and brewing company Greene King announced on Friday that Richard Smothers would be joining the firm in December 2017, and joining the board as chief financial officer in February 2018.
Domino's Pizza takes stake in London franchises
Domino's Pizza Group announced the creation of a partnership with its largest franchisee in London on Friday.