Other notable movers included shares of Dr Martens PLC (LSE:DOCS), which climbed more than 5% after media reports that activist investor Sparta Capital has accumulated tens of millions of pounds of the British bootmaker’s stock. 'While investors broadly expected a cut to (Heineken’s) its guidance, a flat to mid-single digit organic EBIT growth is disappointing,' analysts at UBS said. The FTSE 100 finished the day on a high note, rising 5 points to 7699 as cooling domestic inflation boosted risk appetite even as Heineken cut its 2023 profit growth forecast. Government confirms raft of new oil and gas licences to be grantedĤ.50pm: FTSE 100 closes higher US stocks up midday.BT names Telia's Allison Kirkby as new chief executive.Nevertheless, all content published by Proactive is edited and authored by humans, in line with best practice in regard to content production and search engine optimisation. Proactive will on occasion use automation and software tools, including generative AI. The team also has access to and use technologies to assist and enhance workflows. Our human content creators are equipped with many decades of valuable expertise and experience. Proactive has always been a forward looking and enthusiastic technology adopter. The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto and emerging digital and EV technologies. This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors.

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