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Prices of most non-ferrous metals rose on Friday, as traders expected improving demand after authorities in top consumer China issued measures to boost some economic sectors.

Russian missiles hit grain terminals at an agricultural enterprise in the Odesa region in a fourth successive night of air strikes on southern Ukraine, the regional governor said on Friday.

French farmers had harvested 58% of this year's soft wheat crop by July 17 compared with 33% a week earlier, farm office FranceAgriMer said on Friday.

Finland's national carrier Finnair on Friday reported a swing to profit in the second quarter, helped by recovering demand.

Glencore on Friday said it expects profits at its trading division this year of up to $4 billion, exceeding its long-term annual guidance.

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia X on Friday said it has asked the country's stock exchange to lift its classification as a financially distressed firm.

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Friday due to profit-taking, but the contract is set for a fourth weekly rise on robust July exports so far and concerns over Black Sea supplies.

France's Thales upgraded its full-year revenue forecast after posting faster-than-expected growth for the first half on Friday, buoyed by a recovery in civil aerospace and growth in its digital identity and security business.

Asian rice trade paused on Friday to digest the previous day's ban by India, by far the world's biggest supplier, of a major share of its exports of the staple, with prices expected to climb substantially in coming days, three traders said.

Norwegian aluminium producer Hydro on Friday raised its guidance for capital expenditure this year as it reported a drop in core second-quarter earnings in line with expectations.

Norwegian aluminium producer Hydro on Friday raised its guidance for capital expenditure this year as it reported a drop in core second-quarter earnings in line with expectations.

Swiss elevator maker Schindler on Friday posted a 65.1% increase in net profit, driven by operational efficiency gains, a stabilisation in supply chains and price increases and slightly lifted its 2023 revenue forecast.

Shoppers are snapping up Barbie hoop earrings, perfume, jumpsuits, and dresses as retailers seek to cash in on Friday's Barbie film release, reigniting the craze for the plastic doll and her hot pink, sequin-adorned universe.

Major brands, including the investment arm of the IKEA group, are following automakers' lead in snapping up stakes in suppliers of raw materials and energy, seeking greater control over their production to meet emissions targets and limit disruptions.

France's Thales upgraded its full-year revenue forecast after posting faster-than-expected growth for the first half on Friday, buoyed by a recovery in civil aerospace and growth in its digital identity and security business.

Asian rice trade paused on Friday to digest the previous day's ban by India, by far the world's biggest supplier, of a major share of its exports of the staple, with prices expected to climb substantially in coming days, three traders said.

Swiss elevator maker Schindler on Friday reported a 65.1% jump in its second-quarter profit, citing growth across all regions and product lines.

Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly gain in more than 16 months, as Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports raised worries over global supply.

Malaysian palm oil futures ticked up on Friday, setting it on course for a fourth weekly rise on robust July exports so far and concerns over Black Sea supplies.

Prices of most non-ferrous metals climbed on Friday as traders expect improving demand after authorities in top consumer China issued measures to boost some economic sectors.