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FTSE 250 movers: PE investors in focus as index stride ahead
London stocks were firmly higher as investors eyed a panel discussion at the European Central Bank's semi-annual policy retreat in Sintra, Portugal, in which several of the world's top central bankers would participate.
FTSE 100 movers: Traders take profits on Ocado surge; Sage gains on JPM upgrade
With little corporate news to drive the market, traders indulged in profit taking on the back of yesterday's surge in mining stocks and Ocado.
UK govt 'draws up plans' for Thames Water amid fears over £14bn debt pile
The UK government has reportedly started drawing up plans to temporarily take beleaguered utility Thames Water back into public ownership amid fears it cannot service its £14bn debt pile a day after its chief executive quit.
Boots plans 300 UK store closures
UK pharmacy chain boots Boots is closing 300 of its stores across the country over the next year, the company said on Wednesday.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on US rally; Ocado falls back
European shares held gains at midday on Wednesday, with sentiment boosted by strong US data overnight.
Europe open: Shares higher on strong US data
European shares were higher at the open on Wednesday, with sentiment boosted by strong US data overnight.
German consumer confidence falls for first time since October
German consumer confidence fell for the first time since October, reflecting the fall of Europe's largest economy into recession, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
Diversified Energy sells non-core US assets for $40m
Diversified Energy said it had sold some of its non-core, non-operated US assets for $40m.