Iain Gilbert

Contract proteomics service Proteome Sciences has secured a contract win from a US biopharmaceutical company using the company's mass spectrometry services for the analysis of samples for an on-going clinical trial.

18.00p Security technology business Thruvision said on Friday that adjusted underlying losses had widened in FY24 as revenues fell.

Construction materials distributor Brickability said on Friday that its Q4 trading performance continued to reflect "lower levels of demand" for bricks and associated building products seen throughout the first nine months of the year.

Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants looked ahead to some key inflation data later in the session.

Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on bakery chain Greggs from 3,550.0p to 3,990.0p on Friday as it noted that customer appeal had broadened as its market share was expanding.

The US personal consumption expenditure rate rose to 2.7% in March, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis , up from 2.5% in February and higher than the 2.6% expected by economists, suggesting that inflationary headwinds were still building.

Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as market participants digested key inflation data.

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group launched a new share buyback programme on Monday, with the business set to repurchase up to £80.0m worth of ordinary shares.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla looks set to team up with Beijing-based internet company Baidu in mapping and navigation functions for its advanced assisted driving features in China.

The French government has floated the idea of snapping up key assets from heavily indebted technology firm Atos in an effort to keep the company within the country.