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Bupa buys Turkish health insurer Acibadem Sigorta
Healthcare company Bupa has completed the acquisition of Acıbadem Sigorta, Turkey's second-largest health insurer, it announced on Friday.
Biohit upbeat on recent tests of ColonView product
Biohit updated the market on its ‘ColonView’ test on Friday, which it described as a new-generation fecal immunochemical test (FIT) designed for the detection of fecal occult blood (FOB) in subjects participating in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
Honkarakenne signs accommodation agreement for Beijing Winter Olympics
Honkarakenne has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese company Zhangjiakou Winter-Olympic Town Tourism Development Company, it announced on Friday, saying it would deliver around 2,000 square metres of accommodation for the Haitou Valley project.
Providence Resources upbeat on conversion of Irish licence
Ireland-based oil and gas exploration company Providence Resources updated the market on Licensing Option 16/27, operated by Total E&P Ireland, on Friday.
Shearwater's Xcina secures partnership with Moorhouse Group
Shearwater Group announced on Friday that its portfolio company Xcina, a provider of governance, compliance, technology risk and information security assurance and advisory services, has secured a partnership with UK insurance broker Moorhouse Group.
Asia report: Markets end week higher on fresh trade hopes
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Friday, as traders welcomed reports that Washington could be considering an easing of punitive tariffs on China as a way to progress trade discussions with Beijing.
Beter Bed sales rise as it restructures international business
Beter Bed Holding updated the market on its sales on Friday, reporting that they increased 2. 2% in the fourth quarter, while its restructuring remained on track.
Sophos sinks as growth stays subdued against tough comparators
Security software provider Sophos Group said it expects to see a modest decline in full-year constant current billings.
Venn Life Sciences finds 'model client' in Carrick Therapeutics
Integrated drug development company Venn Life Sciences announced a partnership with Carrick Therapeutics on Friday.
Greencoat sees decent NAV growth in fourth quarter
Greencoat UK Wind announced on Friday that its unaudited net asset value as at 31 December was £1. 393bn, or 123. 1p per share.
Kodal Minerals reports further high-grade results from Bougouni
Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals reported further high-grade assay results for the diamond drilling and reverse circulation (RC) drilling completed in November and December at its 450 square kilometre Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali on Friday.
LoopUp signs three-year contract renewal with Clifford Chance
Remote meetings technology provider LoopUp Group has signed a material contract renewal with global law firm Clifford Chance, it announced on Friday.
1Spatial wins two new deals in Ireland and UK
Geospatial software and solutions company 1Spatial announced on Friday that, following a competitive tender, it has been awarded a four-year contract worth €1m to provide its software and services to Ireland's Property Registration Authority (PRA).
Halma buys out Rath Communications, Rio Tinto iron ore shipments rise 2pc
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 33 points higher on Friday, having closed down 0. 4% at 6,834. 92 on Thursday.
US close: Markets remain in the green on 27th day of shutdown
US stocks managed to close in positive territory on Thursday, as investors digested fresh concerns over Sino-US relations, as well fresh allegations of improper conduct against president Donald Trump from one of his one time lawyers, Michael Cohen, offset by surprisingly positive economic data.