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FTSE 100 movers: Rentokil surges; Entain under the cosh
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 7,694. 58 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
ECB leaves rates unchanged; cuts inflation, growth forecasts
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday as it cut inflation and growth forecasts.
London midday: FTSE stays down but Virgin Money jumps on takeover
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
Kier reinstates dividend as H1 profits grow
Construction, services and property group Kier said on Thursday that it was reinstating its dividend as it posted a rise in first-half profits.
Nationwide to buy Virgin Money in £2.9bn deal
Virgin Money said on Thursday that it has agreed to be taken over by Nationwide Building Society in a £2. 9bn deal.
M&S co-CEO Bickerstaffe to retire after AGM in July
Marks & Spencer confirmed on Thursday that co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe will retire after the annual meeting in July "to pursue her board career".
London open: Stocks fall amid corporate deluge; Virgin Money surges on takeover
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
Rentokil profits boosted by Terminix
Rentokil reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday as it benefited from the acquisition of Terminix in the US.
Pagegroup profits slump in 'challenging' conditions
Recruiter Pagegroup reported a slump in full-year profit on Thursday amid "challenging" market conditions.
House prices rise for fifth month in a row - Halifax
UK house prices rose for the fifth month in a row in February, according to figures released on Thursday by Halifax.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; Halifax data in focus
London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Green power industry, Boots, M&S
Britain’s under-pressure green power industry has received a surprise fillip after a renewables developer pledged to plough £10bn into what would become the largest portfolio of battery storage projects in the country. NatPower, a UK startup that is part of a larger European energy group, is poised to submit planning applications for three “gigaparks”, with a further 10 to follow next year. – Guardian.