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FTSE 250 movers: Wood soars on Sidara talks; Bridgepoint falls on founder departure
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,705. 11 0. 15%.
Mitie revenues hit record £4.5bn on contract wins
Annual profits at outsourcing giant Mitie surged as revenues hit a record £4. 5bn – in line with company expectations laid out in April's trading update.
Europe midday: Stoxx hits fresh high ahead of ECB decision
European shares hit fresh highs on Thursday with all eyes were on the European Central Bank for a widely-expected cut in interest rates.
Europe open: Shares on the rise ahead of expected ECB rate cut
European shares started Thursday in bright mood with all eyes were on the European Central Bank for a widely-expected cut in interest rates from record highs.
Asia report: Markets rally as rate cut bets start to firm
Asian shares were largely positive on Thursday on as investors awaited a widely forecast cut in interest rates from the European Central Bank, while hopes were also rising for a similar move by the US Federal Reserve.