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FTSE 250 movers: Property stocks gain, travel sector slides
FTSE 250: 19,023. 25, +67. 20 at 1436 GMT.
UK house sales back to pre-Covid levels - Rightmove
UK home sales in March have rebounded close to pre-Covid pandemic levels, driven by demand for flats and a recovery from the market slump last September caused by the disastrous mini-budget of former prime minister Liz Truss, according to real estate agent Rightmove.
Merck shares fall as FDA pauses new patients on MS drug trial
Shares in German pharmaceutical company Merck fell on Wednesday after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed a temporary hold on use of its multiple sclerosis evobrutinib drug on new patients.
Europe midday: Shares push on ahead of US CPI; FDA pause hits Merck
European shares pushed further ahead on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for a sign on future interest rate moves.
EY shelves restructure plan after US staff object
Accountancy firm EY has shelved plans for a major breakup of operations after an internal row over what the new business would look like.
Europe open: Shares in muted start ahead of key US CPI data
European shares edged ahead at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data for a sign on future interest rate moves.
Hikma appoints Riad Mishlawi as CEO
Hikma Pharmaceuticals said Riad Mishlawi, president of the group's injectables business, has been appointed chief executive Officer, effective from September 1.
Unite says 90% of student rooms booked for next academic year
Student accommodation provider Unite said it had already sold 90% of its rooms for the 2023/24 academic year, reflecting strong demand as well as new nomination agreements with universities.