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FTSE 250 movers: Indivior surges, Hargreaves Lansdown out of favour
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,295. 52 0. 92% .
Lloyds FY profit soars, puts aside £450m for motor finance probe
Lloyds Bank on Thursday reported a 57% jump in full-year profits and announced another £2bn share buyback, but also set aside £450m for the regulatory probe into UK motor financing.
Europe midday: Shares slip off record high; Indivior surges on US move plans
European shares slipped off record highs on Thursday, but momentum continued to be driven by a rally in global equities and signs that the eurozone downturn was easing.
Europe open: Stoxx joins Nikkei and hits record high as global equities surge
European shares hit record levels at the open on Thursday, driven by a rally in global equities that saw Japan's blue-chip Nikkei index also reach an all-time high.
Eurozone activity downturn easing as services recover - PMI
The downturn in the eurozone services sector showed signs of easing, although manufacturing was still in the doldrums, according to a widely-watched survey published on Thursday.
Hays shares fall on slump in fee income, weak jobs market
Shares in Hays fell on Thursday as the embattled global recruitment firm as it reported weaker fee income on the back of an uncertain jobs market.
Mondi profits fall on weaker demand, prices
Paper and packaging giant Mondi reported lower full-year profits on the back of weaker demand and lower prices, with the latter continuing into the first quarter of 2024.