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FTSE 250 movers: 888 a winner, Carnival runs aground
The FTSE 250 was down 1. 56% at 19,048. 90 at 1400 BST.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as Just Eat Takeaway off the menu
European shares extended losses on Wednesday, as renewed recessionary fears put the brakes on a rally sparked by China relaxing Covid quarantine curbs for visitors.
BT asks UK govt for more time on Huawei ban
BT said it had requested an extension to the UK government’s deadline for removing Huawei equipment from its network, after the Chinese company’s equipment was banned due to data security concerns.
UK govt 'minded' to approve Meggitt takeover
The UK government has indicated it is likely to accept the £6. 3bn takeover of the domestic defence company Meggitt by American industrial outfit Parker Hannifin.
E&Y fined $100m over US ethics exam cheating
Accounting giant Ernst & Young has been fined a record $100m by US regulators after its audit staff cheated on an ethics exam and misled investigators.
Europe open: Shares lower on Wall St; Just Eat swallows 'sell' rating
European shares opened lower on Wednesday, as renewed recessionary fears put the brakes on a rally sparked by China relaxing Covid quarantine curbs for visitors.
Asia report: Shares lower as Tuesday rally fades on inflation fears
Asian stock markets were lower on Wednesday after overnight losses on Wall Street as inflationary fears resurfaced and stoked the possibility of recession.
B&M European Value Q1 sales fall against tough comparator
Variety goods retailer B&M European Value said UK first-quarter like-for-like revenue decline fell 9. 1% as “exceptionally high sales” last year during Covid lockdowns distorted comparatives.