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Europe open: Shares rally on China stimulus; THG takeover talk
European shares rallied at the open on Friday, as Chinese central bank stimulus boosted sentiment after the previous session’s heavy sell off.
UK retail sales unexpectedly jump in April
UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in April, underpinned in part by an increase in food store sales, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Croda sees sales and profits grow YTD
Chemicals company Croda International said on Friday that trading had been strong in 2022, with continued sales and profit growth being seen across the group and significant input cost inflation being successfully recovered.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull retail sales
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
Close Brothers loan book grows in Q1, Playtech still in talks with TTB Partner regarding possible offer
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 73. 7% ahead of the bell on Friday after closing 236. 94 points lower at 31,253. 13 on Thursday.
Close Brothers loan book grows in Q3 despite 'heightened uncertainty'
Merchant banking group Close Brothers said on Friday that it had "performed well" in the third quarter of its trading year.