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FTSE 250 movers: WH Smith in favour after update; Serco down on bid approach report
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,341. 63 0. 62% .
Serco shares fall on reported collapse of bid talks
Shares in Serco fell on Friday after a report that American Industrial Partners (AIP) contacted the UK government contractor about a potential bid for the company.
FirstGroup buys York Pullman Bus Co for undisclosed sum
FirstGroup on Friday signed a deal to buy York Pullman Bus Company for an undisclosed sum.
Europe open: LVMH, Remy Cointreau results boost Stoxx
European markets opened higher on Friday as luxury stocks led the way and investors digested the European Central Bank’s decision to hold rates steady, although more gloom from a consumer survey in German tempered the mood.
Europe midday: Remy, LVMH results boost shares; Eyes on US data
European markets extended gains on Friday as luxury stocks led the way and investors digested the European Central Bank’s decision to hold rates steady, although more gloom from a consumer survey in German tempered the mood.
German consumer gloom deepens - GfK survey
Germany’s economic gloom deepened on Friday as a widely-watched survey showed an unexpected fall in consumer confidence as inflation deterred people from major purchases.