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FTSE 250 movers: HSBC mass upgrade a boost for housebuilders
FTSE 250: 19,036. 05 +0. 18% at 1319 GMT.
Tesco sees flat profit for current year as inflation bites
UK supermarket chain Tesco said it expected to post flat profits this year and announced a £750m share buyback as annual earnings halved last year with inflation battering both customers and company.
Premier League bans gambling sponsors on shirt fronts from 2026/27
Britain’s Premier League football clubs have agreed to ban gambling sponsors on the front of their shirts from the start of the 2026-27 season, the league said on Thursday.
Europe midday: Gains held as German, EZ data boosts sentiment
European shares were clinging to gains on Thursday after data from Germany confirmed inflation eased last month, eurozone industrial production improved and China reported a surge in March exports.
Europe open: Shares up on Germany CPI, China data; LVMH gains
European shares opened higher on Thursday after data from Germany confirmed an easing in inflation last month and China reported a surge in March exports.
KPMG fined £0.87m over Luceco audit failures
Accounting giant KPMG has been fined £875,000 by the industry regulator for its audit of lighting manufacturer Luceco, officials said on Thursday.
China exports surge unexpectedly in March
Chinese exports unexpectedly spiked in March against forecasts of a contraction, as the economy continued to recover from its zero-Covid policies and months of falling trade due to lockdowns.
UK house prices continue to fall - Rics
UK house prices were expected to continue falling but property surveyors expect the market to stabilise over the next year as borrowing costs ease, according to data released on Thursday.
German inflation confirmed easing in March
German inflation continued to soften last month due to falling energy costs, with consumer prices rising by 7. 4% on an annual basis, but lower than the 8. 7% rate recorded in the first two months of the year, according to official final data released on Thursday.
Imperial Brands sees annual earnings in line with expectations
Tobacco company Imperial Brands said it was on track to deliver earnings in line with expectations and low single-digit constant currency net revenue growth.