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UK consumer confidence continues to improve in Jan - GfK
UK consumer confidence continued to improve in January to its best level in two years, according to a long-running survey published on Friday.
FTSE 250 movers: Elementis surges on bid report; IG Group out of favour
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,086. 17 -0. 45%.
Dr Martens shares up as guidance held despite Q3 sales slump
Shares in Dr Martens surged on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief that the UK bootmaker held full year guidance after third-quarter revenues slumped by a fifth, driven by a poor performance in the US and from its wholesale channel.
Europe midday: Shares dip after more gloomy German data ahead of ECB
European shares were lower at the end of the morning session on Thursday as investors awaited the latest rate decision from the European Central Bank later in the day and more survey gloom from Germany dampened sentiment.
Greencore holds guidance despite Q1 revenue fall
Food supplier Greencore said it was in track to meet market expectations for the financial year, despite a fall in first-quarter sales.
Europe open: Shares lower ahead of ECB rate decision; IG Group slumps
European shares opened lower on Thursday as investors awaited the latest rate decision from the European Central Bank later in the day.
Halfords Christmas sales slump as customers hit the brakes
UK car parts and bike retailer Halfords on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter sales, driven by a poor Christmas as customers reined in discretionary spending amid the cost-of-living crisis.
RS Group Q3 sales fall on weaker-than-expected markets
Industrial parts distributor RS Group reported a 10% fall in third-quarter like-for-like sales on weaker-than-expected markets and slower unwinding of customer surplus inventory particularly in electronics and associated products.
PPHE in profit upgrade as occupancy rates continue to recover
Hotel owner and developer PPHE on Thursday lifted full-year guidance as trading momentum towards the end of the year and into 2024 remained positive.