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FTSE 100 movers: JD Sports surges; utilities in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,974. 56 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Easter break
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
Home Depot to buy SRS Distribution in $18.25bn deal
Home Depot said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy SRS Distribution, a residential specialty trade distribution company, for around $18. 25bn.
AO World sees FY profit 'at least' at top end of guidance
Electrical retailer AO World said on Thursday that FY24 adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be "at least" at the top end of the guided range of £28m to £33m.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull GDP data; Spirent surges
London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
Data confirms UK fell into recession last year
The UK economy fell into recession in the second half of last year, according to final figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; GDP in focus
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession last year.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Energy prices, national wage, Thames Water
Millions of households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier this weekend to ensure they do not overpay when cheaper prices come in on Monday. The consumer champion Martin Lewis is among those urging people to get their phones, pens and notepads out so that they benefit fully from the 12. 3% cut to the Ofgem energy price cap, which is altered quarterly. – Guardian.