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Europe close: Shares lower on EZ CPI jump, weak German retail sales
European shares pared losses at the close on Friday as investors digested a weaker-than-expected rise eurozone inflation, weaker Germany retail sales numbers and the impact of an anti-dumping probe by China on spirits manufacturers.
Europe midday: Losses extend as spirits stocks hit by China probe
European shares extended losses on Friday as inflation rose in the eurozone, albeit less than expected, and Germany posted weak retail sales numbers, while spirits manufacturers were hit by an anti-dumping probe by China.
FTSE 250 movers: Full speed ahead for Clarkson; Ithaca slips as CEO goes
FTSE 250 19,160. 54, -1. 09% .
Ithaca Energy CEO Alan Bruce steps down
Ithaca Energy chief executive Alan Bruce has stepped down with immediate effect "to pursue new opportunities", the North Sea oil and gas producer said on Friday.
Clarkson shares jump on guidance upgrade as broking drives Q4
Shares in Clarkson jumped on Friday after the Shipping services provider lifted annual guidance on a strong trading performance during the final quarter of 2023 driven by its broking division.
Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard shares hit by China anti-dumping probe
Shares in famous French spirits companies Remy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard slumped on Friday after China started an anti-dumping investigation on brandy imported from the European Union.
Europe open: Shares lower as German retail sales fall; Eyes on EZ, US data
European shares opened lower on Friday as fears of an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war into a broader regional conflict and weak German retail sales hit sentiment.
UK car registrations post strongest jump since pandemic - SMMT
UK new car registrations posted their strongest jump since the Covid pandemic as supply chains eased up and fleet demand drove sales, industry figures released on Friday revealed.