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FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders surge on rise in mortgage approvals
FTSE 250: 18,516. 26, +0. 65% at 1324 GMT.
Essentra shares gain on guidance, buyback despite hit from disposals
Essentra confirmed its £150m return to shareholders and maintained guidance as it posted lower full-year profits after taking a large hit from the disposal of its packaging and filters businesses.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains, Atos plunges as Airbus ends talks on Evidian
European shares extended gains on Wednesday as fears of a fully-blown banking crisis abated, although shares in Atos plunged 15% as Airbus said that it will no longer chase a minority stake in its Evidian business.
Europe open: Shares rise despite weak Wall Street, mixed Asia
European shares opened higher on Wednesday despite falls on Wall Street and a mixed session in Asia as investors continued to bet that markets had evaded a full-blown banking crisis.
RHI Magnesita buys Germany's Dalmia GSB Refractories for €13m
RHI Magnesita on Wednesday said it had bought German firm Dalmia GSB Refractories for €13m in cash.
Chemring wins £43m NLAW contract
Chemring said it had won a £43m order for the delivery of critical components used in the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (NLAW).