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FTSE 250 movers: NCC surges on update; Kier falls
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 9% at 20,716. 47 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points as expected
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points to 3. 5%, as widely expected, pointing to a slowdown in inflation.
Mastercard to buy cyber defence firm Recorded Future for $2.65bn
Mastercard said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy cyber defence company Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2. 65bn.
Europe midday: Stocks stay up ahead of expected ECB rate cut
European stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors eye ECB
London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from strong gains on Wall Street, with encouraging UK house price data also helping to lift sentiment.
Trainline lifts FY profit outlook after strong first half
Trainline lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday following a strong first half, which was ahead of its expectations.
NCC hails better-than-expected Q4, shares surge
NCC Group said on Thursday that trading in the fourth quarter was better than expected and lifted its outlook, sending shares in the cyber security firm surging.
Europe open: Stocks rally after US gains; ECB announcement eyed
European stocks rose sharply in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues; house prices pick up
London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to surge after Wall Street gains
London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Telegraph, flexible working, Ford
The owner of the New York Sun has emerged as the latest bidder aiming to take control of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph. British-born Dovid Efune, who took control of the assets of the former newspaper the New York Sun three years ago, is understood to be in the running to lodge an offer before the deadline set for second-round bidders on 27 September. – Guardian.