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FTSE 250 movers: National Express hits accelerator; Spire off colour
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National Express shares surge as dividend reinstated, profits rise
Shares in bus company National Express surged as it reinstated dividends and reported a surge in annual profits, driven by a rise in passengers using its services as a result of UK rail strikes.
ITV profits fall on tough economy, ITVX investment
ITV reported lower annual profits on Thursday due to tougher economic conditions and the investment made in its ITVX streaming service.
Europe midday: Stocks fall as EZ inflation eases less than forecast
European shares were lower on Thursday as eurozone inflation eased less than expected, stoking worries about further interest rate hikes.
Europe open: Shares lower amid earnings dump; investors eye EZ CPI
European shares opened lower on Thursday amid a a dump of corporate earnings as investors eyed eurozone inflation data later in the day for any sign of future interest rate moves.
FirstGroup to invest extra £35m in electric bus fleet, infrastructure
FirstGroup on Thursday said it was investing an extra £35m in the electrification of its bus fleet and infrastructure.
Wizz Air, Ryanair passenger numbers soar in February
Wizz Air and low-cost rival Ryanair both reported a surge in February passenger numbers as travel continued to rebound from the Covid pandemic and associated restrictions.
Grafton FY profits up slightly, warns on cooler DIY, housing markets
Builders merchant and DIY retailer Grafton reported a slight rise in full-year profit as consumers started to cut back on spending and the boom in home improvement projects during the Covid pandemic tapered off.
Melrose FY profits soar, sees stronger aerospace earnings in 2023
UK defence and commercial engineer Melrose Industries said 2022 profits came in higher than expected and forecast a significantly stronger performance from its aerospace unit this year.