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Ultra Electronics surges on report it could be a takeover target
Ultra Electronics surged on Thursday following a report the engineering and defence company could be a takeover target.
FTSE 250 movers: Dr Martens on the back foot; Trainline chugs higher
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 5% at 22,495. 49 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Halma hit by downgrade; banks rally
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 7,168. 93 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Halfords FY profits boosted by boom in demand for e-scooters, e-bikes
Halfords reinstated its dividend on Thursday and posted a rise in full-year profits and revenue as it benefits from a boom in demand for e-bikes and e-scooters amid the pandemic.
Dr Martens revenue, earnings jump in first results as listed company
In its first results as a listed company, Dr Martens reported a jump in full-year revenue and earnings on Thursday thanks to solid online sales, as it reiterated its medium-term guidance.
London midday: Stocks remain weaker after Fed comments
London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled that it could hike interest rates earlier than expected.
Halma slumps as Berenberg says valuation ‘remains a hurdle’
Shares in safety equipment specialist Halma slumped on Thursday after Berenberg said the stock’s valuation "remains a hurdle".
Liberum upgrades Pets at Home to 'buy' after results
Liberum upgraded Pets at Home to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on Thursday, lifting the price target to 510p from 460p, driven by the broker’s new, higher forecasts following the company’s preliminary results.
London open: Stocks fall after hawkish Fed comments
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled that it could hike interest rates earlier than expected.
How Group sells entire stake in Mitie
Mitie said on Thursday that How Group has sold its entire stake in the outsourcer.
NCC Group upgrades full-year expectations
Cyber security advisor NCC Group upgraded its full-year expectations on Thursday following better-than-expected trading towards the end of the year.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after FOMC comments
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Thursday as investors mull the latest comments from the US Federal Reserve.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Greensill, easyJet, Spire Healthcare
The number of EU citizens searching for work in Britain has fallen by more than a third since Brexit, according to a study that exposes the impact on UK employers as they struggle to recruit staff. Figures from the jobs website Indeed show searches by EU-based jobseekers for work in the UK were down by 36% in May from average levels in 2019. Low-paid jobs in hospitality, the care sector and warehouses recorded the biggest declines at 41%. - Guardian.