Breaking pre-market news on Friday,
- Vodafone reiterates full-year outlook – statement.
- BP says relief wells suspended due to storm Bonnie – statement.
- De Beers says H1 profit surges, CEO to step down – Reuters.
- Salamander Energy abandons Tom Hum Xanh well – statement.
- Corporate: Akzo Nobel, Beazley, United Utilities, Britvic, Close Brothers.
