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FTSE 250 movers: Pets at Home falls, Workspace gains
Pets at Home announced a further £50m share buyback on Thursday as it hailed a record full-year performance, posting a jump in underlying pre-tax profit and revenue.
Tate & Lyle profits surge on higher prices
Food and beverage maker Tate & Lyle posted a surge in annual profits and sales, driven by higher prices on the back of soaring inflation.
Europe midday: Shares rally as chipmakers surge
European shares rallied on Thursday despite the US debt ceiling impasse and news that Germany entered a technical recession during the first quarter, as gains in semi-conductor makers boosted sentiment.
UK April car production up 9.9% - SMMT
UK car production rose 9. 9% in April, with 66,527 new models being built in the month, according to industry figures published on Thursday.
Germany enters technical recession as Q1 GDP revised lower
The German economy entered a technical recession in the first quarter of this year, as households tightened spending, according to official data released on Thursday.
Europe open: Shares lower as Germany enters technical recession
European shares opened lower on Thursday as the US debt ceiling impasse and news that Germany entered a technical recession during the first quarter dampened sentiment.
LSEG CFO to step down
London Stock Exchange Group's chief financial officer Anna Manz is stepping down next year to take a similar position outside the financial industry, the company said on Thursday.
Vanquis Bank trading in line
Consumer finance company Vanquis Banking Group said it was trading in line with expectations despite the cost-of-living crisis squeezing household finances.
Ofgem lowers UK energy price cap as wholesale prices fall
Britain's energy regulator has cut its price cap after a fall in wholesale prices, although it admitted that hard-pressed families were likely to see little benefit.
Johnson Matthey profits fall on lower PGM prices, inflation
Johnson Matthey reported a fall in annual profit on Thursday as lower average precious metal prices and higher costs hit the bottom line.