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FTSE 100 movers: Rentokil rallies; Fresnillo goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,275. 80 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points, as expected.
RBC Capital upgrades Antofagasta to 'sector perform'
RBC Capital Markets upgraded Antofagasta on Thursday to ‘sector perform’ from ‘underperform’ but cut the price target to 1,700p from 1,800p.
London midday: FTSE extends losses after Powell comments
London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Poland’s InPost to buy Yodel in £106m deal
Poland’s InPost said on Thursday that it has bought Yodel, one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery companies, in a £106m deal.
Dunelm on track for FY profit expectations as Q3 sales rise
Homeware retailer Dunelm said on Thursday that it was on track to meet consensus expectations for full-year profit as it reported a jump in third-quarter sales.
London open: Stocks fall after Powell comments; Sainsbury's bucks trend
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Rentokil Q1 revenues rise despite North America softness
Pest control firm Rentokil reported a rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday despite a softer performance form its North American business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Powell comments
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Thursday newspaper round-up: UK pharmaceutical firms, Bialetti, baby boomers
Ministers are having an “active conversation” with UK pharmaceutical firms about the potential impact of US tariffs, amid calls for an emergency taskforce to make sure the supply of medicines is not disrupted. The UK government has been trying to head off the threat of tariffs to the pharmaceuticals industry, which exports about £7bn of goods to the US – just behind the £8. 3bn of car exports. – Guardian.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo shines; Bunzl tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,233. 02 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Science in Sport jumps on takeover offer
Science in Sport surged on Wednesday as it confirmed it has received a takeover proposal from investment firm db-capital at 34p a share.
Fund managers' recession expectations rise amid tariff war - BofA
A growing number of fund managers is expecting a recession this year as Trump’s tariff war takes its toll.
London midday: Stocks stay down after Nvidia warning; UK inflation in focus
London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5. 5bn hit from Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Peel Hunt upgrades Hollywood Bowl to 'buy' after recent weakness
Peel Hunt upgraded its stance on Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday to ‘buy’ from ‘add’ following recent share price weakness.
ProCook outperforms the market, hails 'strong' fourth quarter
Kitchenware retailer ProCook hailed strong fourth-quarter trading on Wednesday and said it "significantly" outperformed the market as it reported a jump in revenues.
Sosandar FY profits to miss market expectations, shares slide
Sosandar tumbled on Wednesday as it said that full-year profits and revenue were set to miss market expectations following slower sales in February.
London open: Stocks fall as Nvidia warns of $5.5bn hit from US-China trade war
London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5. 5bn hit from Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Mitie lifts profit outlook, announces £125m share buyback
Outsourcer Mitie lifted its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday following "continued good momentum" in the fourth quarter, and announced the launch of a £125m share buyback.
UK inflation slows more than expected in March
UK consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in the year to March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.