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FTSE 250 movers: Vistry, Vivendum, Vesuivius unplugged as they go ex-div
FTSE 250: 19,125. 11, -75. 74 (-0. 39%).
UK's CBI reports new criminal offence to police
Scandal-ridden business lobby group the Confederation of British Industry has admitted handing over details of what it called a serious criminal matter to police.
Europe midday: Autos sputter on Tesla results; Husqvarna powers ahead
European shares were lower on Thursday as Nordic Semiconductor slumped on revenue declines and vehicle maker profits failed to impress investors with poor results from Tesla hitting sentiment.
Europe open: Auto stocks hit brakes as Tesla disappoints
European shares opened lower on Thursday as Nordic Semiconductor slumped on revenue declines and vehicle maker profits failed to impress investors with poor results from Tesla also dampening the mood.
Senior holds guidance as revenues rise 16%
Aerospace engineer Senior held annual guidance and reported a rise in revenue for the first three months of the year.
Babcock warns on potential £100m hit from UK frigate contract
UK defence engineer Babcock on Thursday said it may have to take a hit of up to £100m on a Royal Navy frigate contract after inflation pushed build costs higher as it argued with the government over who should pick up the bill.
Ferrexpo wins Ukraine court case over share deal
Iron ore pellet maker Ferrexpo said Ukraine's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the company in a dispute over a share deal.
Wandisco woes worsen as FCA launches fraud probe
Embattled tech firm WANdisco’s woes worsened on Thursday as the UK’s finance watchdog said it was starting a fraud probe into the company.
China keeps key lending rates steady
China held key lending rates steady as expected on Thursday, with its one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) left at 3. 65%, while the five-year LPR, used to determine mortgage rates, maintained at 4. 30%.
Volution in Slovenia, France acquisitions for up to €55m
Ventilation products maker Volution said it has bought I-Vent in Slovenia and completed the acquisition of Ventilairsec SA in France.
Rio Tinto cuts copper production guidance, posts record iron ore shipments
Rio Tinto reported record first-quarter iron ore shipments from its Plibara operations in Western Australia as China ramped up steel production, but cut copper output guidance due to issues at its US Kennecott and Chilean Escondida operations.