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FTSE 250 movers: Crest Nicholson surges as it rebuffs Bellway bid
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,148. 20 -0. 24%.
Europe open: Shares rally, but France lower again on poll fears
European equities staged a slight rally at the open on Friday after a sell-off in the previous session. although French stocks were weaker again, fuelled by worries over the country’s upcoming snap election.
Europe midday: French stocks slump on election woes; Stoxx in retreat
European equities slumped into the red on Friday, continuing a miserable week, with French stocks weaker again on worries over the country’s upcoming snap election and reports that luxury labels were discounting goods in China to shift inventory.
Tesco CEO's £10m pay package overshadows Q1 sales jump
British supermarket chain Tesco on Friday held annual guidance after reporting a 4. 6% jump in UK first-quarter sales, but the £10m pay packet for company boss Ken Murphy was the only number in focus.
Vodafone looking to offload Indus Towers stake - report
Vodafone Group is reportedly looking to sell its whole $2. 3bn stake in India's Indus Towers through stock market block deals next week.