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FTSE 250 movers: Genus soars on FDA green light; Mobico tanks again
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,755. 34 -0. 27% .
Europe midday: Shares up as eurozone GDP beats forecasts
European markets were at midday on Wednesday, amid a better-than-expected rise in eurozone GDP, another dump of quarterly earnings and news of a slowdown in China manufacturing activity in response to US tariffs.
Coca-Cola HBC revenue growth beats expectations
Bottling company Coca-Cola HBC reported better-than-expected first-quarter organic revenue growth on Wednesday, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
Ibstock CFO to join Hill & Smith
Hill & Smith said it had appointed Ibstock chief financial officer Chris McLeish to take on the same role from October this year.
Europe open: Shares up amid earnings flurry, China survey data
European markets were higher at the open on Wednesday, amid another dump of quarterly earnings and news of a slowdown in China manufacturing activity in response to US tariffs.
Aston Martin limits US exports in response to tariffs; Losses narrow
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is limiting exports to the US in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs and also managed to post narrower-than-expected first-quarter losses.
Barclays beats forecasts despite higher bad debt provision on US worries
Barclays Bank lifted bad loan provisions in response to macroeconomic uncertainty in the US as it also reported a better-than-expected 19% rise in pre-tax profit to £2. 7bn.
HSBC bad loan provisions up; Unveils $3bn buyback for Q1
Asia-focused bank HSBC on Tuesday lifted its bad loan provisions in the first quarter, blaming a bleak macroeconomic outlook from higher tariffs and geopolitical tensions as it also announced a $3bn share buyback.
Europe open: Shares up amid earnings; Auto stocks in focus
European shares opened higher on Tuesday amid a quarterly earnings dump and more economic uncertainty amid US President Donald Trump's global trade war, while auto stocks were in focus after results from Volvo and Porsche.
Howden plans depot expansion as early-year trade in line
Howden Joinery plans to open 20 to 25 new depots in the UK this year and refurbish around 60 older locations as it announced that trading in the first four months of the year was in line with expectations.
Mobico CEO steps down as profits disappoint
Troubled transport operator Mobico said chief executive Ignacio Garat would be stepping down, days after the company issued a profit alert that send its shares plunging by more than 40%.
FTSE 250 movers: Deliveroo on the menu; ITV falls on bid talk
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,795. 94 0. 95%.
Mediobanca launches €6.3bn bid for Banca Generali
Italy’s Mediobanca on Monday unveiled a €6. 3bn bid for rival Banca Generali in a move to expand its wealth management division.
Lidl unveils £500m plan to expand UK store estate
German owned discount supermarket retail chain Lidl on Monday unveiled plans to invest £500m and open more than 40 new UK stores in the current financial year as it looks to capitalise on government reforms to planning laws.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as investors eye tariff moves
European shares held gains in the first session of the week as investors awaited a raft of quarterly corporate earnings and eyed further news on US tariffs, while Italy’s Mediobanca on Monday unveiled a €6. 3bn bid for rival Banca Generali.
Europe open: Stoxx up with Mediobanca Generali bid in focus
European shares made a strong start to the first session of the week as investors awaited a raft of quarterly corporate earnings, while Italy’s Mediobanca on Monday unveiled a €6. 3bn bid for rival Banca Generali.
Vivendi posts rise in Q1 net asset value
French media group Vivendi on Monday reported a 7. 8% jump in net asset value to €5. 2bn in the quarter to March 31 compared with the previous three months.
France's Banijay mulls ITV bid - report
Peaky Blinders maker Banijay Group is working on plans for a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm, according to a report published on Sunday.
GPE retains 91% of fully managed customers
Great Portland Estates said it retained 91% of its fully managed customers at break or expiry for the year to March, driven by strong demand for office space.
M&S suspends online orders after cyber incident
Shares in Marks & Spencer fell after the retailer said it would suspend taking online orders in the UK and Ireland due to a recent cyber incident.