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Eurozone CPI confirmed at 2.6% in February; Trade hits surplus
Eurozone inflation in February was confirmed at 2. 6%, down from 2. 8% in January, according to official data released on Monday.
China posts upbeat data, but property sector still sluggish
China reported upbeat economic data for the first two months of the year, beating expectations, but its troubled real estate sector still showed sluggishness.
Currys lifts annual profit guidance after bid battle
UK electrical retailer Currys lifted guidance as it reported stronger-than-expected sales since the busy Christmas period.
FTSE 250 movers: Chemring up on EU funding; Bytes Tech slumps as CEO goes
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,495. 60 -0. 09%.
Monzo in talks to sell stake to Singapore wealth fund - report
Digital bank Monzo is reportedly in talks to sell an additional stake to one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds.
Europe midday: Shares up; LPP rebounds from Hindenburg claims
European were up on Monday as upbeat China data lifted sentiment, while investors looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and Polish fashion retailer LPP rebounded from a critical report from short seller Hindenburg and 'buy' recommendations from Citibank.
Europe open: China data provides boost as investors eye global rate decisions
European shares opened higher on Monday as sentiment was lifted by upbeat data from China, while investors looked ahead to an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday after a two-day policy meeting.
Chemring gets €66m from EU to boost shell production
UK defence contractor Chemring said it had received €66. 7m (£57m) from the European Union as part of a €513m funding round to enhance ammunition production capacity.
FTSE 250 movers: Bodycote gains on results; no Friday Currys for JD.com
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,514. 94 0. 15%.
Bodycote on track to meet margin target as aerospace boosts profit
Heat treatment and thermal processing services specialist Bodycote delivered a rise in annual profits, driven by a strong performance at its aerospace and defence division.
Thames Water hires advisers over £190m loan as MPs call for govt administration
Lenders to troubled UK utility Thames Water's parent company have reportedly engaged accountancy firm EY as advisers weeks before a £190m debt falls due and MPs called for the company to be placed into special administration.
Europe midday: Shares stage rally; LPP suspended on Hindenburg report
European markets rallied at lunchtime on Friday while LPP Group shares were suspended after short seller Hindenburg Research claimed the Polish retailer’s Russian divestments were a "sham", causing the stock to plunge.
Europe open: Stocks fall on US data; LPP tanks as Hindenburg takes short position
European markets edged lower on Friday after a US wholesale inflation reading came in higher-than expected and hit hopes of an early rate cut this year.
UK's CMA to seek views on Barratt £2.5bn Redrow takeover
UK competition regulators on Friday said they were taking an initial look into Barratt's £2. 52bn takeover of homebuilding rival Redrow.
Vistry shares surge as profits jump, unveils £100m buyback
Shares in Vistry surged on Thursday after the UK housebuilder posted a jump in annual profits, unveiled another £100m share buyback and forecast higher completions in 2024 driven by strong demand.
Hapag-Lloyd warns on earnings, slashes dividend
Container giant Hapag-Lloyd on Thursday reported a slump in annual profits and cut its dividend as it warned of lower earnings this year due to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Europe midday: Shares up ahead of US data; Grifols slumps on S&P downgrade
European shares extended gains on Thursday as investors awaited inflation data from the US for a guide on the future path of interest rate cuts.
Europe open: Shares up ahead of US inflation reading
European shares opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited inflation data from the US for a guide on the future path of interest rate cuts.
Trainline sales, revenues surge on UK, intl demand
Online ticketing platform Trainline reported sales at the top end of expectations as fewer strikes in the UK and competition for passengers in Italy and Spain saw revenues also beat forecasts.