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FTSE 100 movers: Rentokil rallies; Fresnillo goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 8,275. 80 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, as expected.
RBC Capital upgrades Antofagasta to 'sector perform'
RBC Capital Markets upgraded Antofagasta on Thursday to ‘sector perform’ from ‘underperform’ but cut the price target to 1,700p from 1,800p.
London midday: FTSE extends losses after Powell comments
London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Poland’s InPost to buy Yodel in £106m deal
Poland’s InPost said on Thursday that it has bought Yodel, one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery companies, in a £106m deal.
Dunelm on track for FY profit expectations as Q3 sales rise
Homeware retailer Dunelm said on Thursday that it was on track to meet consensus expectations for full-year profit as it reported a jump in third-quarter sales.
London open: Stocks fall after Powell comments; Sainsbury's bucks trend
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Rentokil Q1 revenues rise despite North America softness
Pest control firm Rentokil reported a rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday despite a softer performance form its North American business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Powell comments
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Thursday newspaper round-up: UK pharmaceutical firms, Bialetti, baby boomers
Ministers are having an “active conversation” with UK pharmaceutical firms about the potential impact of US tariffs, amid calls for an emergency taskforce to make sure the supply of medicines is not disrupted. The UK government has been trying to head off the threat of tariffs to the pharmaceuticals industry, which exports about £7bn of goods to the US – just behind the £8. 3bn of car exports. – Guardian.