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FTSE 250 movers: China stimulus comments provide lift; Baltic slides
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,083. 52 0. 12%.
Unilever makes appointments under new divisional strategy
Consumer conglomerate Unilever said it had appointed Reginaldo Ecclissato as president of its new “One Unilever Markets”, reporting to chief executive officer Hein Schumacher.
Chill Brands sees hit to single-use vape sales ahead of UK ban
Troubled Vape maker Chill Brands has said a planned government ban on single-use vapes had already started to hit UK sales, and said court case over claims of fraud and theft by former executives was due to start next week.
Europe midday: Weak Sentix survey, Syria weigh on Stoxx
European shares pared gains on Monday as traders assessed the potential fallout from the collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, while a weak eurozone investor survey also dented confidence.
Europe open: Shares up as traders assess impact of al-Assad's fall
European shares were higher at the open as traders assessed the potential fallout from the collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, while a fall in China consumer prices inflation was also in focus.
China CPI fall indicates stimulus measures failing to have an impact
Chinese inflation fell to its lowest level in five months indicating that recent stimulus measures from the government had failed to stimulate demand in the world’s second-biggest economy.
GSK says US agrees to look at data for new use of COPD drug
GSK said the US Food and Drug Administration has agreed to look at data from its MATINEE study to support the regulatory review process to obtain a new use of its Nucala drug as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
FTSE 250 movers: Direct Line surges on takeover; Serco hit by UBS downgrade
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,051. 89 0. 24% .
Direct Line shares spike as board agrees to higher Aviva offer
Shares in Direct Line spiked on Friday after the UK insurer said it was ready to accept an increased offer from rival Aviva of 275p a share, valuing the company at £3. 6bn.
Europe midday: Stoxx extends gains on positive eurozone GDP data
European shares extended gains on Friday as investors assessed the fallout from the collapse of the French government and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, while upbeat eurozone GDP data boosted sentiment.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as France stays in focus
European shares were marginally higher on Friday as investors assessed the fallout from the collapse of the French government and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
German industrial production falls unexpectedly in October
German industrial production fell unexpectedly in October, due to declines in energy production and the automotive industry, according to official data published on Friday.
Crude prices gain as OPEC+ extends supply cuts
Oil prices were up on Thursday as OPEC+ members agreed to extend supply cuts for three months to the end of March after their recent non-ministerial meeting.
Frasers shares dive as FY profit outlook cut on Budget, weak trade
Shares in Frasers Group nosedived as the UK sportswear and fashion retailer lowered full-year profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer confidence leading up to and after the government's recent Budget and a tougher trading environment.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains despite French turmoil, EZ data
European shares opened higher on Thursday, despite the collapse of the French government overnight.
Ipsos pulls out of making binding offer for Kantar
French polling company Ipsos has pulled out of making a binding offer for Kantar Media, just days after starting talks on a possible deal.
Europe open: France's CAC rises despite fall of Barnier government
European shares opened higher on Thursday, despite the collapse of the French government overnight.
Shell, Equinor to form UK oil & gas joint venture
Energy giants Equinor and Shell on Thursday said they were combining their British offshore oil and gas assets to create what they said would be the UK North Sea’s biggest independent oil and gas producer.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in NY
UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson has been shot dead outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan in an apparent targeted attack, New York police said on Wednesday.