Ships leaving Odesa have been at risk of attack since Moscow scrapped a deal that allowed the safe export of Ukrainian grain. But Ferrexpo plans to resume exports.
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UK stocks edged higher to a seven-month high on Friday morning, though gains were likely to be limited in a shortened trading session ahead of the New Year's break.
Duke Royalty reported a strong set of third-quarter results on Friday, as well as a follow-on investment in its existing royalty partner, Creō-Tech Industrial Group.