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FTSE 250 movers: Morgan Sindall gains; Investec goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 7% at 22,708. 61in afternoon trade on Thursday.
GSK appoints McNamara as CEO designate of consumer healthcare company
GlaxoSmithKline has appointed Brian McNamara, the chief executive of its consumer healthcare division, as CEO designate of the new, listed consumer healthcare company that will be spun off from the group next year.
FTSE 100 movers: Flutter boosted by upgrade; Unilever slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 6,969. 97 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
3i Infrastructure says strategic review of Oystercatcher at 'advanced stage'
3i Infrastructure said on Thursday that the strategic review of Oystercatcher's European terminals in Amsterdam, Terneuzen, Ghent and Malta has reached an "advanced stage".
Hotel Chocolat considering equity raise, shares drop
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat confirmed on Thursday that it is considering an equity raise.
Audioboom rejects takeover offer from AAA
On-demand audio and podcasting distribution platform Audioboom said on Thursday that it has rejected a £188m takeover offer by All Active Asset Capital (AAA) as it "significantly undervalues" the business.
London midday: Stocks edge up ahead of ECB announcement
London stocks were a little higher by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Go-Ahead appoints Christian Schreyer as CEO
Transport operator Go-Ahead has appointed Christian Schreyer to succeed David Brown as chief executive with effect from November.
Restore surges as it rejects £743m takeover offer from Marlowe
Restore shares surged on Thursday after the office services provider rejected a £743m takeover offer from Marlowe.
Volution sees FY ahead of expectations, shares rally
Volution rallied on Thursday as it said revenue and earnings for the full year were set to be ahead of market expectations after strong second-half trading.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye ECB announcement
London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
IG Group posts record FY profits, upgrades medium-term guidance
Online trading platform IG Group upgraded its medium-term guidance on Thursday as it reported record full-year profit and revenue, having benefited from high market volatility.
Countryside completions jump in third quarter, on track for FY
Countryside Properties backed its full-year expectations on Thursday as it reported a jump in third-quarter revenues and completions.
Diploma backs FY guidance after 'strong' Q3; chairman to retire
Diploma said on Thursday that it was on track to meet expectations for the full year after a "strong" third quarter, as it announced the departure of chairman John Nicholas.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of ECB policy announcement
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Supermarkets, Newport Wafer Fab, Vectura
Supermarkets are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked, retail industry leaders have warned as the growing havoc wreaked by the “pingdemic” continues to force thousands of workers to self-isolate. With shops in some areas suffering shortages, and firms in sectors from petrol stations to the postal service affected by absences, the government is being urged to include supermarket staff, lorry drivers and other frontline workers on a list of those exempted from self-isolation rules.