Halfords Group Sells Stake in Subsidiary to Bridgestone Americas for $3 Mln Halfords Group said global tire maker Bridgestone Americas has invested $3 million to buy a 5% stake in Avayler Trading, Halfords' wholly-owned software-as-a-service providing subsidiary.  Weir Group Esco Division Orders Fell; Backs 2023 Guidance Weir Group said third-quarter orders at its Esco division fell 3% after momentum in demand from mining markets was offset by infrastructure, and backed its guidance for the year.  ASOS Swings to Pretax Loss on Higher Investments, Inventory Management ASOS has reported a swing to pretax loss and double-digit revenue decline for fiscal 2023, reflecting investments and strong inventory management, and said it expects sales for fiscal 2024 to fall 5% to 15%.