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Sector movers: Commodities and drink bubble up, banks in the red
Various commodities-focused sectors and drinks compnies were bubbling up on Thursday, while personal goods and banks kept a lid on things.
Stock Spirits grabs grappa distiller
Vodka distiller Stock Spirits has acquired Italian grappa and sparkling wine maker Distillerie Franciacorta for up to €26. 5m, including adjoining land for the construction of a new production facility.
Evraz steel output stays flat in fourth quarter
Full-year production of crude steel and semi-finished products from Evraz dropped following repairs to a blast furnace in Siberia.
QinetiQ profits improve in third quarter
Defence and security technology group QinetiQ kept its sights firmly fixed on its full year targets after reporting third-quarter growth and further progress with international contracts.
Unilever's Jope expects further challenges as sales soften
Unilever said underlying sales growth will remain at the bottom end of its guidance in 2019 after growth at the Marmite and Ben & Jerry's slowed in the fourth quarter.
Berry Global mulls hijacking RPC's Apollo deal
US plastics giant Berry Global may undo the five months of works that led to Apollo making an offer for RPC Group last week.
Ofwat fast-tracks plans from United Utilities, Severn Trent, Pennon
United Utilities, Severn Trent and Pennon's South West Water have all been given fast-track status by the regulator for their 2020-25 business plans.
Staffline shares suspended after accounting allegations
Shares recruiter Staffline were suspended after the close of trading overnight after the company said it was delaying its annual results.