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FTSE 250 movers: Hammerson heads higher; CMC Markets tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 7% at 19,772. 28 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew retreats; Ashtead shoots higher
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 7,328. 48 in afternoon trade on Thursday amid an avalanche of corporate news.
Inchcape buys Latam car distributor Derco; H1 profits grow
Car dealership Inchcape posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Thursday as it announced the acquisition of Latin American automotive distributor Derco for £1. 3bn.
JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines in $3.8bn deal
JetBlue Airways said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines in a $3. 8bn deal.
London midday: Stocks little changed amid earnings deluge
London stocks were just below the flat line by midday on Thursday as investors mulled a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve and picked their way through more corporate news than you can shake a stick at.
Eurozone economic sentiment tumbles in July
Economic sentiment in the eurozone tumbled in July as the Ukraine conflict and surging inflation took their toll.
Foxtons interim results underpinned by lettings business
Estate agency Foxtons said on Thursday that interim profits and revenue rose thanks in part to strength in the lettings division.
FDM Group H1 underpinned by high demand
Recruitment company FDM Group posted a jump in interim profit and revenue on Thursday amid high demand.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings barrage, despite more dovish Fed
London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Thursday, unable to hold on to opening gains despite a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, amid a barrage of corporate news.
DiscoverIE hails further strong sales in Q1
DiscoverIE said on Thursday that the strong sales growth reported last financial year continued in the first quarter, with underlying earnings ahead of the board’s expectations.
CMC Markets operating costs seen 5% higher, shares tumble
CMC Markets shares tumbled on Thursday after the online trading platform said operating costs were set to be higher than initially expected.
Vesuvius lifts FY outlook as first-half profits grow
Molten metal flow engineer Vesuvius lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue thanks to higher selling prices and market share gains.
Anglo American cuts interim dividend as earnings fall
Anglo American cut its interim dividend on Thursday as the miner posted a drop in earnings and revenue amid lower production and higher costs.
Rentokil interim profits, revenue rise
Pest control and hygiene services company Rentokil Initial posted a rise in interim profit and revenue on Thursday, with broad-based growth across its categories.
Diageo full-year sales jump 21.4%
Drinks maker Diageo reported a jump in full-year sales on Thursday thanks to "resilient" demand and price increases.
BT backs FY outlook as Q1 revenues tick higher
BT Group backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it posted an uptick in first-quarter revenue after it lifted prices, but a decline in pre-tax profit.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after less hawkish Fed
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors welcome a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Exporters, UK car industry, Phoenix Group
Britain’s exporters have seen their overseas trade stagnate over the past year despite strong growth in domestic demand for their products and booming export markets, according to a survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said that a survey of 2,600 exporters found a quarter had suffered a fall in exports and another 46% reported no change. – Guardian.